OCLC Global Council becomes OCLC Leaders Council
On 19 March 2024, OCLC’s Global Council ratified changes to its name and structure. The evolution from OCLC Global Council to OCLC Leaders Council reflects the continuing and natural evolution of OCLC’s council model, while ensuring impactful participation and diverse global perspectives. The new Leaders Council starts in November 2024. Get more information about this change in the press release.
2023–24 Global and Regional Council members
A key benefit of membership is the opportunity to participate in OCLC's governance. Member libraries have a voice through their elected representatives.
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EMEARC Executive Committee Chair
Matthijs van Otegem
University Librarian
Utrecht University
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EMEARC Executive Committee Vice Chair
Maria Frahm-Arp
Executive Director: Library and Information Centre
University of Johannesburg
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Reinhard Altenhöner
Deputy Director General
Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
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Ed Fay
Director of Library Services and University Librarian
University of Bristol
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Sarah Hurter-Savie
Library Director
Côte d’Azur University
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Sílvia Redondo Iniesta
Head
Joaquim Folch i Torres Library
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
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Jan Simane
Library Director
Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz, Max-Planck-Institut
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Evi Tramantza
Director of Libraries and Archives
Anatolia Libraries and Archives
Anatolia College