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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.
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OCLC and LIBER announce joint discussion series on Open Science
OCLC and LIBER announced the launch of a discussion series on Open Science through webinars and discussion groups from 24 September-5 November.
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Bucks County Free Library to make strategic plan a reality with help from OCLC Wise
Bucks County Free Library is the first consortium to sign on to implement OCLC Wise, the first community engagement system for U.S. public libraries.
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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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Scientists find virus still detectable after six days on four common library materials when stacked
Scientists have found that the virus that causes COVID-19 is still detectable after six days on four common library materials when they are stacked, a significantly longer attenuation period than had been detected on similar, unstacked materials. ...
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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.
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OCLC and CRL enhance infrastructure to manage shared print serials in WorldCat
OCLC and the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) have completed a two-year Shared Print Data Infrastructure project made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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OCLC named among '2020 Best Employers in Ohio'
OCLC, the nonprofit global library technology and research organization based in Dublin, has been named among the "2020 Best Employers in Ohio."
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OCLC's WorldShare Management Services achieves FedRAMP authorization from U.S. Government
OCLC's WorldShare Management Services, a leading library services platform, has achieved United States Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization.
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New profiled group CCOV joins ACOV and BCOV
For the ILL community, we have introduced the new CCOV group so you can build lender strings of libraries that are able to ship and receive materials from their physical collections during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Three public libraries selected to receive OCLC Community Engagement Awards
Three public libraries have been selected to receive OCLC Community Engagement Awards for outstanding programs that have transformed lives in the communities they serve.
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Cleveland Museum of Art now using OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
The Ingalls Library and Museum Archives, part of the Cleveland Museum of Art, is now using OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as its library services platform.
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OCLC is highest ranked supplier on latest APUC Framework Agreement for Library Management Systems
Following a competitive tender evaluation process, OCLC's WorldShare Management Services achieved the highest overall score on the latest APUC Framework Agreement for Library Management Systems.
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International interest continues to grow in OCLC's Shared Entity Management Infrastructure
OCLC welcomes four new libraries from Europe and Canada to our advisory group.
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OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting Resources
On Wednesday, 17 June 2020 OCLC held our first virtual Cataloging Community Meeting which expanded on previously held Expert Cataloging Community Sharing sessions at ALA.
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OCLC named among Computerworld's 2020 Best Places to Work in Information Technology
OCLC, the global library technology and research organization based in Dublin, Ohio, has been named among Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 Best Places to Work in IT.
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Research shows virus undetectable on five highly circulated library materials after three days
In the first phase of a project about how materials can be handled to mitigate exposure to staff and visitors, scientists have found that the virus that causes COVID-19 is not detectable on five common library materials after three days.
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Manchester Metropolitan University to join OCLC's WorldShare Management Services community
Manchester Metropolitan University has signed on to use OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as their new library management system to integrate workflows and increase visibility and access to resources.
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FAST headings for COVID-19
New headings based on LCSH will assist FAST users when cataloging resources about COVID-19.
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Learn lending status and when to return ILL items with a new ILL community-sourced map
With the information provided by the ILL community, OCLC created a physical ILL return and lending map that offers the ability to visualize and interact with this information using search and filtering tools.
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WorldShare ILL and Tipasa updates make it easier to find electronic resources
WorldShare ILL and Tipasa users can easily view more detailed holdings information, enabling borrowers to quickly find electronic resources.
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Help crowdsource the safe return of ILL physical items
As libraries begin to reopen, ILL professionals need to know if, and when, to send ILL physical items back to their home libraries. At the request of the ILL community, and to support this urgent need, OCLC is providing an easy way for you to signal ...
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COVID-19 research partnership to inform safe handling of collections, reopening practices for libraries, museums
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, together with OCLC and Battelle, announced a new collaboration to support the nation's libraries and museums as they consider safe reopening practices in light of COVID-19.
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Anja Smit and Shirley Chiu-wing Wong elected to the OCLC Board of Trustees
On 24 March 2020, OCLC Global Council convened virtually for its annual meeting, introduced candidates to serve on the OCLC Board of Trustees, and presented instructions for the 2020 online election. The election concluded on 17 April, and the votes ...
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OCLC welcomes 20 libraries to Shared Entity Management Infrastructure advisory group
These public, academic, research and national libraries from around the globe are actively working with OCLC to share ideas, discuss workflows and provide testing feedback.
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OCLC's COVID-19 page brings together resources to help libraries serve their communities during the pandemic
OCLC’s COVID-19 page brings together timely information, valuable resources, and opportunities for online discussion and instruction to help library professionals continue to serve their communities during the pandemic.
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OCLC statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)
Continuing updates on steps OCLC is taking to address coronavirus impact, and resources for libraries during the pandemic.
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University of Roehampton selects OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
The University of Roehampton has selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as their new library services platform to improve workflow efficiencies and the user experience.
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OCLC, PLA report offers strategies for public libraries to respond to the opioid crisis
OCLC and the Public Library Association (PLA) today issued Call to Action: Public Libraries and the Opioid Crisis, a report that offers tested strategies to consider as libraries determine local responses to the nationwide public health emergency.
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OCLC Community Engagement Award celebrates the impact public library programs make every day
OCLC is now accepting nominations for the OCLC Community Engagement Award, a recognition intended to highlight projects that help public libraries extend their reach, build strong partnerships and create programs that transform lives.
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Creating a shared entity management infrastructure
On January 9th, OCLC announced that we were awarded a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to jointly fund the development of a shared entity management infrastructure over the next two years.
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OCLC’s new EZproxy Analytics service offers libraries greater insights into use of e-resources
OCLC is introducing EZproxy Analytics, a turnkey analytics service that enables libraries using EZproxy hosted access and authentication services to transform data into actionable insights, drive more informed decisions, and demonstrate significant i...
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OCLC awarded Mellon Foundation grant to develop infrastructure to support linked data management initiatives
OCLC has been awarded a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to develop a shared 'Entity Management Infrastructure' that will support linked data management initiatives underway in the library and scholarly communications community.
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OCLC partners with Third Iron to offer seamless journal access and browsing experience
OCLC is partnering with Third Iron, LLC—a leading information technology company developing innovative services for libraries, publishers and their users—to integrate its LibKey Discovery service with
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University College Birmingham selects OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
University College Birmingham has selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as their new library management system to enhance e-resource management and integrate with existing systems at the library.
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Now available in WorldShare Record Manager: The Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT) authority file
OCLC is pleased to announce that WorldShare Record Manager has been enhanced to enable searching and browsing of the Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT) authority file.
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Theresa S. Byrd takes seat on OCLC Board of Trustees
Dr. Theresa S. Byrd, Dean of the University Library at the University of San Diego, took her seat on the OCLC Board of Trustees today during the board's regular November meeting.
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OCLC and Taylor and Francis partner to offer seamless workflows
OCLC is pleased to partner with Taylor and Francis to automate subscription management workflows, eliminating the need for manual intervention by library staff.
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Greensboro Public Library commits to community engagement focus with OCLC Wise
Greensboro Public Library (GPL) in Greensboro, North Carolina, has signed on to implement OCLC Wise, the first community engagement system for U.S. public libraries.
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Chesapeake Public Library plans to increase community engagement with OCLC Wise
Chesapeake Public Library in Chesapeake, Virginia, has signed on to implement OCLC Wise, the first community engagement system for U.S. public libraries.
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OCLC and Europeana partner to share access to open cultural heritage resources through WorldCat
OCLC to add records of millions of freely accessible, digitized items from the Europeana Collections to WorldCat.