Get together with the OCLC cooperative 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.
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06 June 2023 - 12 June 2023
Visit with OCLC at ACL
OCLC will serve as sliver sponsor and participate in the vendor showcase. Join us at the Association of Christian Libraries conference, because together, we make breakthroughs possible.
- Venue: Learn more about the Association of Christian Libraries conference
- Location: Cedarville, Ohio
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06 June 2023
From strategic planning to data analysis: Tools to collaborate successfully
A one-hour webinar where you can discover how research informed the development of OCLC's new library analytics solution, determine how to create a high-level strategy for collaborative efforts, and develop data insights that can help ensure success
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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06 June 2023
Promoting Voter and Civic Engagement at Your Library
Join this webinar to learn about the types of resources and services your library can provide to support voter registration and civic engagement.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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09 June 2023
OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting
This virtual community event provides an opportunity to hear about important work by community members and learn about OCLC cataloging and metadata services.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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13 June 2023
Works in Progress Webinar: Building a National Finding Aid Network (NAFAN) research findings—Introduction and project recommendations
In this webinar, members of the OCLC Research team will give an overview of the NAFAN project, methodologies used, and overall recommendations.
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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13 June 2023
Digging Deeper into what makes WMS unique: Managing e-resources with License Manager
A 30-minute webinar to learn how to simplify your library's electronic resource management with License Manager, part of WorldShare Management Services (WMS)
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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14 June 2023 - 17 June 2023
Visit with OCLC at Atla Annual
OCLC will sponsor a "New You Can Use" breakfast presentation and an exhibit. Join us at the American Theological Library Association conference, because together, we make breakthroughs possible.
- Venue: Learn more about the American Theological Library Association conference
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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15 June 2023
Redefining the library experience: Insights and inspiration
Join Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Executive Director, OCLC Research, and library leaders from OCLC’s Global Council as they share results from the 2023 global survey on “Redefining the library experience.”
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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22 June 2023
WMS-Erwerbung: Alles vereint unter einer Oberfläche. (German)
Kostenloses OCLC Produkt Web-Seminar 2023
- Time: 16:00 – 17:00 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]
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22 June 2023 - 27 June 2023
OCLC at ALA Annual 2023
Join OCLC at ALA Annual 2023 in Chicago, IL
- Venue: ALA Annual Conference website
- Location: Chicago, IL
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29 June 2023
Einrichtung einer "Bibliothek der Dinge" in BIBLIOTHECAnext
BIBLIOTHECAnext Online-Schulungen 2023 (German)
- Time: 15:00 – 17:00 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]
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29 June 2023
Low Morale in Libraries: Impacts and Countermeasures
Learn about important research on low morale and leave with actionable ideas for promoting a healthy work environment for all staff and cultivating empathetic leadership in libraries.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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11 July 2023
EZproxy - Komfortabler Fernzugriff auf lizensierte E-Medien (German)
Kostenloses OCLC Produkt Web-Seminar 2023
- Time: 16:00 – 16:45 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]
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11 July 2023
Works in Progress Webinar: Building a National Finding Aid Network (NAFAN) research findings—End user survey and interviews
In this webinar, members of the OCLC Research team will review findings from quantitative and qualitative research on end users of archival aggregation discovery platforms.
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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13 July 2023
Designing for Diversity in Your Library’s Communications
Motivations, ideas, and inspiration for supporting diverse populations and creating community with care.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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18 July 2023
Sustainability 101
Part of a series, this webinar with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative will introduce characteristics of a sustainable library.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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25 July 2023
Works in Progress Webinar: Why don't research impact LibGuides include bias-related resources?
In this presentation, Sheila Craft-Morgan will share insights from her recent investigation into the content of LibGuides on research impact topics at ARL institutions.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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01 August 2023
Works in Progress Webinar: Building a National Finding Aid Network (NAFAN) research findings—Archivist focus group interviews and EAD analysis
In this webinar, members of the OCLC Research team will review findings from focus group interviews with archivists and review overall project recommendations.
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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16 August 2023
Climate Action Planning (Part 1): An Introduction
Part of a series, this webinar with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative will inform where your time and energy can be best spent in the face of the overwhelming nature of climate action.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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05 September 2023
WMS-Ausleihe: Arbeitsprozesse optimieren und Zeit gewinnen. (German)
Kostenloses OCLC Produkt Web-Seminar 2023
- Time: 16:00 – 17:00 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]