Press releases
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OCLC supports libraries, researchers, educators and students with open access content through WorldCat
OCLC is supporting libraries, researchers, educators and students with high-quality open access content that is discoverable and freely accessible through WorldCat Discovery and WorldCat.org.
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K. Wayne Smith, former President and CEO of OCLC, dies at 82
Smith led OCLC from 1989–1998, a period of enormous growth. He came to OCLC after a distinguished career in government, education, and business.
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REALM project releases results from latest tests of coronavirus on leather, summary of research
The REALM project has released results from the latest round of scientific tests to determine how long the SARS-CoV-2 virus can remain on materials found in archives, libraries and museums.
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OCLC signs agreements with publishers and other content providers worldwide
OCLC has signed agreements with leading publishers and other content providers around the world to add metadata that will make their content discoverable through WorldCat Discovery.
Announcements
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Tips for reopening your ILL service
If your library is one of many that are resuming more normal ILL operations, or you’re just planning to restart lending and borrowing, here are some workflow and configuration suggestions to help make the transition smooth.
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How your library will benefit from linked data
As we move toward new ways to create and share information about library collections, I believe that no matter what type of library you are associated with, you and your users will benefit from this project.
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New OCLC linked data recording and advisory group members
Be sure to watch our "Moving from research to reality" on-demand recording and welcome to our new advisory group members.
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University of La Verne is the 300th library to go live with OCLC’s Tipasa
The University of La Verne’s Wilson Library is the 300th library to go live with Tipasa as its interlibrary loan management system.