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Upcoming webinars

OCLC Webinars are presented on a variety of subjects from product demonstrations to implementation discussions.

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Aug 13

13 August 2026

Messy on purpose: The power of playful learning for children

Splatter painting indoors and a sand table out on the floor for an entire month!? These things really happen in the Youth & Family Services department at the Kenosha Public Library! Learn how making a mess can benefit your patrons, why to embrace it, and how others have managed it.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Aug 26

26 August 2026

Managing all your resources in one integrated solution: A demonstration of how WMS simplifies workflows

A 30-minute demonstration of how OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) offers all the applications—acquisitions, circulation, metadata and e-resource management, resource sharing, reports, and a single-search discovery interface—you need to manage your library in one integrated solution

  • Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Sep 10

10 September 2026

The potential and peril of generative AI

Generative AI continues to integrate into our daily lives, and public libraries can play an important role in helping their communities understand these technologies.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Sep 22

22 September 2026

How Gen Z use and don't use public libraries: New data and analysis

A new survey shows big increases in use and trust of librarian recommendation. How do Gen Z use public libraries? Learn why libraries fit into Gen Z book discovery behaviors, and what prompts Gen Z to identify as readers—or not.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Oct 13

13 October 2026

How to host a job fair at your library

Public libraries are uniquely positioned to support workforce development and connect job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities. This session will guide attendees through the process of planning, promoting, and executing a successful job fair at their library.

  • Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]