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OCLC Wise is the first community engagement system for US public libraries. A proven solution used by more than 75% of public libraries in the Netherlands, Wise is being tailored to the specific needs of US public libraries and will be available later this year.

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Videos

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Dr. Carla D. Hayden on the need for constant change in libraries
The 14th Librarian of Congress discusses the impact of widespread cultural and technological changes on libraries with OCLC President and CEO Skip Prichard.

Connecting regions with a global infrastructure
Learn how JISC is delivering a UK national digital library that will support the UK higher-education community and connect to the global library network.

Better understand your collection
The Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium Shared Print Operations Group used data to highlight their shared collection while enabling participants to reduce local holdings.

Global Council and you
As an OCLC member, your voice matters. Get engaged to help shape the future of the cooperative. Watch this video for an overview of OCLC's member-driven, librarian-led governance structure.

News

CONTENTdm Featured Collections: December 2018
- 05 December 2018
This month, three collections are featured on the OCLC website: Towson University Photographs Collection, Verterans History Project Collection, and World War II Scrapbooks Collection.
OCLC Research and euroCRIS release report on international research information management practices
- 04 December 2018
OCLC Research and euroCRIS, the international organization for research information, have published a joint research report, Practices and Patterns in Research Information Management: Findings from a Global Survey, which examines how research institu...
OCLC awarded IMLS funds to expand 'Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces' project
- 28 November 2018
OCLC has received a $223,120 award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to expand its National Leadership Grant project, Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces, to more small and rural public libraries across the U.S.