Member stories

Learn how The University of Edinburgh provided consistent and secure access to its broad digital library resources with EZProxy for authentication and has now migrated to the OCLC hosted solution, simplifying maintenance and providing much needed support.

Learn how Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) members use FirstSearch to determine rarity of the items they acquire and sell.

Discover how the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) modernized the library experience while keeping the hybrid services its members valued.

Discover how the University of Oviedo got usage analytics needed to identify their most valuable e-resources as budgets shrank and subscription costs increased.

Learn how Chaoyang University of Technology Library increased global visibility and supported student and faculty research by integrating resource management and expanding digital access.

Learn how Moraine Valley Community College improved ILL services with the Express program, reducing turnaround times and achieving nearly 100% article fulfillment with a one-person team.

Learn how Drake University’s Cowles Library overcame staffing challenges by embracing automation, teamwork, and OCLC’s Express program to sustain their high-level of customer service.

Read about how Jessup University Library reduced turnaround times by over 35 hours, expanding request capacity for staff and enabling faster delivery for users.

Read how Big Ten Academic Alliance, OCLC, and Atlas Systems collaborated to launch a new consortial borrowing solution.  

Learn how Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP) provided secure access to e-resources for students, teachers, and researchers, gaining greater use of the databases.

Learn how Copley Library at the University of San Diego, focuses on the user journey to make every click count.

Learn how Senate House Library is showcasing its unique collections with data insights and fostered innovation for future growth.

Learn how the Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies uses FirstSearch to locate and share collections.

Learn how SWAN Library Services automated request responses for 100 libraries to save staff time and speed delivery.

Learn how Thomas Balch Library increased engagement with its new and historical collections—locally and globally.

Discover how Casanatense Library committed to providing worldwide visibility of its growing digital collection.

Discover how the American University in Cairo won a UNESCO award for its work preserving and sharing Egypt’s documentary heritage.

Learn how the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) ensures visual art collections are available online to as many people as possible.

Learn how Baldwin Wallace University used WorldShare ILL’s smart fulfillment capabilities to update workflows and fill requests faster.

Learn how University of Scranton improved organization and discoverability by combining digital collections in one place.

Discover how Edge Hill University library made a real difference to teaching and learning with transformed management of course reading lists.

Get the details on how Eastern Kentucky University saved an astonishing amount of time by customizing Tipasa resource sharing options to match local needs.

Discover how Instituto Cervantes developed digitization expertise, giving the libraries a key role in an institution-wide digital transformation program.

Learn how OCLC Wise helped Anythink Libraries improve community engagement efforts with customized programs.

Learn how the Royal Library Belgium (KBR) provided secure access to e-resources for remote users and gained a deeper understanding of usage.

Learn how staff at Università degli Studi di Enna Kore made more resources available to their users, while also increasing their global reach.

Find out how smart fulfillment functionality across all OCLC resource sharing services empowers libraries to meet user expectations.

Learn how the SAE Institute dramatically increased ILL requests by simplifying both their users' experience and resource sharing workflows.

Find out how Mannix Library simplified access and enriched the user experience across several libraries in their system.

Learn how Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington keeps print collections updated and lean to support modern research needs.

Learn how Wageningen University & Research’s digital collections of research images exploded in popularity, creating a global buzz and attracting the attention of an international newspaper.

See how American University of Sharjah made interlibrary loan requests easier for both staff members and library users.

Find out how Utrecht University prepared for their transition from a library system created for the physical collection to a cloud-based system.

Find out how Lakewood Public Library gets large monthly book orders out to library users within 24 hours of delivery.

Discover how the Documentation and Knowledge-Access Service at Barcelona City Council (SEDAC) responded to the demands of users with the cooperation and support of the international library community.

Learn how the staff at Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin keeps up with increasing demand for items from its large and respected collection.

Learn how Queen's University Belfast enabled researchers worldwide to find and access their special collection resources.  

Discover how the University of Massachusetts Boston collects photos, stories, and videos that better represent all Massachusetts communities.

See how McGill University embraced an opportunity to customize and improve workflows and to collaborate with other libraries.

Find out how Università Bocconi has provided more resources for their students and gained more visibility too.

See how The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens helps researchers find digital content and compare resources across collections.

Understand how The University of New Mexico's library staff gained support and enthusiasm from faculty when moving library resources to off-site storage.

See how Trevecca Nazarene University's Waggoner Library streamlined workflows and increased database usage by choosing a new library system instead of a migration.

Discover how Honey Grove Library & Learning Center cost-efficiently enhanced library space to better serve the community.

See how CSIC, the Spanish National Research Council, engages with researchers worldwide through highly visible collections.

Learn how Nevada State Library, Archives, and Public Records supports school libraries through extended and virtual reality technology.

Learn how Huachiew Chalermprakiet University has increased resource access and saved staff time.

Learn how Northeastern University used archives and special collections research to launch the library’s strategy for reaching online learners and to highlight their unique collections.

Learn more about how Gateway Seminary is creating custom book spine labels faster than ever.

Learn how New York University Libraries improved cataloging processes for massive and ever-changing e-collections.

Learn how the University of New Brunswick quickly updated hundreds of thousands of cataloging records.

Find out how staff at Eastern Kentucky University accelerated their library’s inventory projects.

Find out how Zentralbibliothek Zürich simplified and automated international interlibrary loan processes.  

Understand how Sacred Heart University provides large demand-driven acquisition collections with time left over to improve discovery services.

See how The University of Winnipeg provided more services to the university and library community by simplifying back-office work.

Hear how the Victoria and Albert Museum’s National Art Library improved user experience and increased visibility of their electronic and print collections.

Find out how University College London manages extensive library collections safely across 18 sites and an off-site storage facility.

See how the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt and the Wiener Neustadt public library combined their collections to reach a broader audience.

Find out how catalogers at the California Digital Library share work and rely on other libraries’ contributions.

Find out how the Harry Ransom Center made a unique collection more accessible and useful to scholars worldwide.

Learn how the Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya preserved their delicate and fragile collections.

Discover how libraries engage with their cooperative to drive the future of metadata management.

See how Rotterdam Public Library innovates to better serve the community.

Learn how the Complutense University Library participates in global projects to benefit all libraries.

Find out how the University of Suffolk provides seamless e-resource access without the problems of locally deployed systems.

Discover how Central College streamlined its library to provide a better experience for students and staff.

Find out how the National Library of New Zealand expanded services for libraries in New Zealand and expanded access to information worldwide.

Examine how Woodbury University students easily find library resources through an accessible search.

Discover how The Claremont Colleges Library improves the discoverability of their resources while contributing to the library community.

Discover how the Massachusetts Library System efficiently finds and delivers the right items to library users across the state.

Learn how the Public Library of Gouda uses data to better understand their users and provide a better customer service experience.

See how the University of California, Davis empowers researchers with quick and efficient access to the resources they need worldwide.

Learn how Saddleback College keeps its library catalog more current, has more money for library priorities, and helps new staff members rise to challenges.

Discover how Syracuse University supports researchers’ needs for unique resources in a variety of languages.

Find out how the Delaware Division of Libraries got a better understanding of how to align community needs and library services.

Learn how Saint Anselm College analyzed its special collections to identify rare items and strategically focus collection development.

See how SCELC compared collections to improve resource sharing and collection development and to secure print retention commitments.

Find out how public libraries are bringing Wikipedia into their libraries—and putting their libraries’ resources on Wikipedia.

Find out how Medicine Hat College’s library made their video databases easier for students and faculty to locate.

Learn how Swinburne University of Technology keeps electronic demand-driven acquisition titles discoverable, accessible and circulating. 

Find out how Hillsdale College makes it easier for users and reference librarians to find the information they need in the library’s catalog.

Discover how the University of Auckland maintains its catalog with up-to-date records for electronic resources. 

Learn how Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s library supports institutional goals using the cloud.

Discover how the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Libraries found more time to devote to faculty and student support.

Learn how Tulsa Community College library eased workloads across campuses without increasing the budget.

See how Ohio Wesleyan University improved services by shifting interlibrary loan processes to the cloud.

Learn how Bryant University saved time and money to allow staff members to focus on better resources, user services and reporting.

Learn how ADA University in Azerbaijan engages with libraries worldwide to share resources, culture and knowledge.

Discover how the Indiana Historical Society organizes online images in a way that allows people around the world to easily browse and learn about Indiana's history.

Find out how Antioch University's five libraries, spread throughout the United States, came together to provide a flexible, consistent and comprehensive experience for students and faculty.

Find out how the Douglas County History Research Center expanded their collection through cooperation with local organizations.

Find out how the University of KwaZulu-Natal improved user services and the use of staff resources

Learn how the Chase Law Library continued to provide a high level of service to students and faculty despite a reorganization and a smaller staff.

Discover how the Moravian Music Foundation exposed its rare and unique collections to music lovers worldwide.

Learn how Goucher College library supports study-abroad students through access to resources focused on specific locations and cultures.

Discover how Camden Theological Library made time to tackle projects that highlighted more resources for library users.

Learn how the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reestablished a Tribal community library through a partnership with University of Wisconsin – Madison's School of Library and Information Studies.

Find out how a group of scholars and librarians came together to help people learn about civil rights, African American issues, and the impact of history on today's culture.

Learn how Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary shares its focused collections and meets students' broader needs.

Find out how Saddleback College found time to improve the resources available to students without hiring more staff.