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.
Join library leaders and OCLC at the Library Futures Conference
- Phoenix • October 2–3, 2019
- Singapore • November 20–21, 2019
- Vienna • March 3–4, 2020
Upcoming Events
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05 December 2019
Doing the Work Externally and Internally: Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
This webinar highlights the work of Richland Library staff as they work, both externally and internally, to improve dialogue and understanding on topics of race, equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Venue: Webinar
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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10 December 2019
Works in Progress Webinar: Radical Access—Leveraging Creative Commons Licenses to Open up Archives
This webinar will explain the significant benefits to researchers and archival repositories of negotiating Creative Commons licenses for archival materials at the point of acquisition.
- Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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10 December 2019
Defining Success with WMS: Des Moines Area Community College
A 30-minute webinar featuring Rebecca Funke, Director of Library Resources at Des Moines Area Community College. Rebecca will share how the library's cloud-based library management system is facilitating success for both users and staff.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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12 December 2019
Wise webinar: Leer serviceberichten bewerken (NL)
Kom op donderdag 12 december naar de webinar 'Serviceberichten bewerken in Wise' en krijg een voorproefje op de nieuwe berichteneditor in Wise die binnenkort wordt uitgerold.
- Time: 11:00 – 12:00 Central European Time [UTC +1]
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17 December 2019
Community Health Challenges: Training, Language and Programming for Libraries
This webinar will highlight approaches, resources, and programs that can help reduce stigma and fear surrounding the opioid crisis, and promote healthier communities.
- Venue: Webinar
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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19 December 2019
Introducción a Tipasa
Únase a nosotros para obtener una descripción general de unos 30 minutos sobre Tipasa y obtener una primera aproximación de cómo puede usarlo para apoyar los objetivos estratégicos de su biblioteca.
- Time: 11:00 – 11:30 Central European Time [UTC +1]
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14 January 2020
Works in Progress Webinar: Responsible Operations—Shaping a Community Research Agenda for Data Science
This webinar will provide an overview of OCLC Research's effort to develop a community research agenda that charts a path for engagement with data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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14 January 2020
Responding to All: Managing Relationships with Key Constituencies
In this webinar, both new and seasoned library directors can grow as responsible leaders and learn strategies for fostering five key relationships.
- Venue: Webinar
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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24 January 2020 - 27 January 2020
American Library Association Midwinter Meeting
Join our OCLC programs and events at ALA Midwinter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, and visit us at our booth where we will feature several conversations about our key products, services, and initiatives.
- Venue: Pennsylvania Convention Center Location: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
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29 January 2020 - 01 February 2020
Ontario Library Association's Super Conference
Join OCLC colleagues in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for the 2020 OLA Super Conference.
- Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre Location: Toronto, Ontario , Canada
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04 February 2020
Flexibility without complexity: A demonstration of how WMS can meet your library’s needs
A 30-minute overview demonstration of how over 600 libraries worldwide are simplifying daily back-office tasks through a collaborative, advanced cloud-based library system.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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05 February 2020
Works In Progress Webinar: Approaches to Preserving Private and Sensitive Data Managed by Digital Repositories
This webinar will focus on an exploration of the feasibility of a distributed digital preservation storage service for private and sensitive data held at libraries and archives in the US.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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11 February 2020
2020 OCLC Resource Sharing Forum, Australia & New Zealand
OCLC invites library leaders and professionals to Melbourne, Australia to participate in the 2020 OCLC Resource Sharing Forum Day.
- Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Location: Melbourne , VIC
- Time: 09:00 – 17:00 Eastern Daylight Time, Australia [UTC +11]
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11 February 2020
Civil Legal Justice: The Crucial Role of Libraries
In this webinar, learn about the ways public libraries can address the justice gap, connecting people with information as they navigate the complexities of the legal system.
- Venue: Webinar
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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15 February 2020
OCLC Research Information Exchange – Melbourne, Australia
The OCLC Research Information Exchange in Melbourne, Australia offers an opportunity to find out about the latest research as well as to network with librarians and key community members.
- Venue: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Location: Melbourne , Australia
- Time: 09:00 – 13:00 UTC +10
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18 February 2020
Digging deeper into what makes WMS unique: License Manager
A 30-minute explanation of how the License Manager application makes WMS stand apart from other library management systems.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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20 February 2020 - 21 February 2020
COLINET Symposium
Connect with OCLC colleagues at the 2020 COLINET Symposium in St. Ann, Jamaica.
- Venue: Jewel Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort Location: St. Ann , Jamaica
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25 February 2020 - 29 February 2020
PLA Conference
Connect with OCLC at the PLA Conference in Nashville.
- Venue: Music City Center Location: Nashville , TN
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27 February 2020
Works In Progress Webinar: Cues and Clues—How Students Identify Online Resources in the Face of "Container Collapse"
Learn how students identify the resources they retrieve from online search engine results and discuss the implications of their identification behavior for information literacy.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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03 March 2020 - 04 March 2020
OCLC Library Futures Conference – Vienna, Austria
Join fellow library leaders and members of the OCLC Europe, Middle East and Africa Regional Council (EMEARC) to discuss and discover how we can build not only future-forward libraries but also future-ready communities.
- Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Vienna Location: Vienna ,