Upcoming webinars
OCLC Webinars are presented on a variety of subjects from product demonstrations to implementation discussions.
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29 April 2026
Enhancing the ILL experience: Integrated OCLC solutions from discovery to delivery
A one-hour live panel discussion with public librarians sharing practical, proven ways to build a better interlibrary loan (ILL) experience for both patrons and library staff.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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12 May 2026
How to use media and information literacy events to engage teens and communities
Organizing and hosting events focused on media and information literacy topics can bring together teens and the larger community. Presenters will share two models, A Day for an Informed Public and Media Mentorship, that attendees can use in their own communities.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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21 May 2026
Where is AI in 2026, and Where is it Going?
AI has advanced at a pace that has stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. Join us for a fast-paced, beginner-friendly overview of today’s most powerful AI systems including AI's current capabilities and AI safety concepts that will help you and your library be more prepared to serve your communities.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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27 May 2026
Your collection, fully utilized: A first look at CloudLibrary recommendations
A 30-minute live webinar where a CloudLibrary expert will showcase the new recommendations feature, and how this optional update can help your library get better ROI on your existing collections.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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28 May 2026
Measuring trust: How to collect meaningful and actionable data
Trust is such an important part of library’s work. Join us to hear IREX and several libraries discuss experiments they ran with trust-building programs and leave with some tips and tools for measuring trust in your library.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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11 June 2026
Beyond the Dewey: Nonfiction Readers' Advisory for Library Staff
This webinar introduces practical nonfiction reader’s advisory skills, including how to conduct a effective readers' advisory interview. Ideal for staff who want to feel more confident helping readers cross the fiction–nonfiction divide.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]