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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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 OCLC's 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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20 June 2023 - 20 June 2023
Novedades y actividades de OCLC en España. Balance del año 22-23 para preparar el nuevo curso con todas las claves.
Compartiremos las novedades sobre nuestros servicios tecnológicos disponibles en nuestro país, proyectos de innovación bibliotecaria e iniciativas de investigación bibliotecaria llevadas a cabo por OCLC en España y en colaboración con instituciones del país.
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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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15 August 2023
Built with libraries, for libraries: How OCLC’s WMS delivers a complete, cloud-based library management platform
A 30-minute webinar of how OCLC WorldShare Management Services (WMS)—a fully integrated library platform—saves you time and resources with efficient management of physical and electronic resources in one integrated solution
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 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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23 August 2023
Meeting the evolving needs of academic libraries: A demonstration of WorldShare Management Services
A 30-minute demonstration of how WMS saves time and money with efficient management of physical and electronic resources in one integrated solution
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 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]
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12 September 2023
Katalogisierung in BIBLIOTHECAnext nach RDA einfach erklärt!
BIBLIOTHECAnext Online-Schulungen 2023 (German)
- Time: 15:00 – 17:00 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]