Get together with OCLC online or in person.
We offer a variety of events both physical and virtual for different engagement and comfort levels. You can decide what’s best for you based on what you need to know. Use this list to keep informed of upcoming meetings, conferences, events, and webinars that OCLC plans to host or attend.
Upcoming Events
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15 October 2025
Improve metadata visibility and usefulness: Create, curate, and connect linked data entities with Meridian
A 30-minute live demonstration of OCLC's Meridian platform, where a product expert will walk you through the interface, share key use cases, and explain how Meridian can help libraries enrich metadata by creating connections to existing values in MARC records and other datasets.
- Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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21 October 2025
Exploring, selecting, and implementing a new library system: A panel discussion with community college librarians
A one-hour virtual panel discussion to get tips from librarians who’ve recently implemented WorldShare Management Services (WMS)—OCLC's advanced library services platform
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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23 October 2025
AskQC office hours: Making RDA relationship elements work
Join OCLC Metadata Quality staff to discuss WorldCat quality issues and cataloging questions.
- Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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28 October 2025
10 Things Every Library Friend or Trustee Should Know
Join us to learn about the role and responsibilities of an effective library board member and how to be a true advocate for your library.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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18 November 2025
Big impact, small budget: After-school ideas that cost next to nothing
Discover how one librarian launched a thriving after-school program from the ground up with less than $100 a year. Learn how to tap into community partnerships, think outside the box, and turn your library into the go-to after-school hub for enrichment, creativity, and connection.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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09 December 2025
Navigating new building projects
Public library building and renovation projects are often once-in-a-generation events. Staff and leaders may never have done a similar project and may never do one again, making it imperative for libraries to learn from one another. Come learn from one library’s successful experience.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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08 January 2026
Generative AI and collection development policies: A proactive approach
Learn how to craft a collection development policy and create selection guidelines that address the rapidly growing amount of AI generated materials.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]