Upcoming webinars
OCLC Webinars are presented on a variety of subjects from product demonstrations to implementation discussions.
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12 November 2026
Looking for an ILS that enables your public library staff to do more? Take a tour of the staff workspace in OCLC Wise
A 45-minute demonstration for public libraries of the Wise console, the staff workspace at the heart of the platform. See how OCLC Wise brings circulation, patron services, outreach, and marketing into one system – so every interaction helps you understand your community better.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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17 November 2026
Transformative Leaders: Rethinking e-resource workflows for Open Access, AI, and mixed collections
A 30-minute webinar where we’ll walk through the main findings from OCLC’s latest report, Unlocking the Future of e-Resource Management, and what they mean for your library
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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03 December 2026
Libraries count: Expanding access to early math learning through public libraries
Libraries Count is a project that supports library staff in creating meaningful, playful early math experiences for young children and their families. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of early math as an accessible, playful part of everyday library experiences and ideas for supporting children, families, and communities through their own library programs and spaces.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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09 December 2026
The future of CONTENTdm: A conversation with Senior Product Manager Jess McIntosh
A 45-minute interview with Jess McIntosh, OCLC’s Senior Product Manager for CONTENTdm, the digital collection management platform that helps libraries, archives, museums, and cultural heritage institutions share their unique collections with more people. The session is a conversation with Jess about where CONTENTdm is headed and why, with a brief demo of the new CONTENTdm along the way.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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12 January 2027
How to practice boldness in complex times
What does it mean for a library to be bold during these complex times? In this webinar, explore why bold thinking is essential for libraries and the communities they serve. Learn a practical exercise for discussing boldness with staff and connect with others who are also ready to feel emboldened.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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21 January 2027
Creating inclusive services: Lessons from Plano Public Library's Adapted Library Programming
Learn from Plano Public Library's experience developing opportunities to engage their local disability and neurodivergent community through accessible programming, collections, and volunteer work.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]