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Roanoke Valley Libraries to improve online experience for users with OCLC Wise
Roanoke Valley Libraries in Virginia has signed on to implement OCLC Wise, the first community engagement system for U.S. public libraries.
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Reimagined WorldCat.org offers an improved user experience, more ways to engage, better connections to libraries from where people start their searches
OCLC, the leading library technology and research organization, has introduced a new WorldCat.org, reimagining the single website that connects people to thousands of libraries in one search.
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WorldCat.org puts the world's libraries at people's fingertips
WorldCat.org, the only website that connects online searchers to the world's libraries, has been redesigned and reimagined to offer greater accessibility to the collections and resources of more than 10,000 libraries.
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Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany, is now live with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany, is now live with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its new library services platform.
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ALA Core members now have free access to OCLC's WorldShare Management Services sandbox
OCLC and ALA Core are partnering to provide free access to OCLC's WorldShare Management Services sandbox allowing Core members a chance to work hands-on with a cloud-based library management system.
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OCLC files suit against Clarivate PLC and its subsidiaries, Clarivate Analytics, Ex Libris, and ProQuest
On June 13, 2022, OCLC filed suit against Clarivate PLC and its subsidiaries, Clarivate Analytics (US) LLP, Ex Libris, and ProQuest in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio.
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Three more libraries in the UK join OCLC's WorldShare Management Services community
Three more libraries based in the UK have recently selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as their new library management system.
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OCLC releases more than 150 million WorldCat Entities as the foundation of a linked data infrastructure
OCLC has completed a project, funded in part by a grant from the Mellon Foundation, to develop a shared entity management infrastructure that supports linked data initiatives in the library community.
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WorldCat quality efforts to enhance millions more records
We’ve recently kicked off two efforts to further improve WorldCat records. We’ve started controlling and enriching subject headings in individual bibliographic records with the many authority files we’ve made available in WorldCat. And we’re adding m...
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Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research is now live with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is now live with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its new library services platform.
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2021 in review, and what's ahead for 2022
Another year is in the books (please excuse my library humor), and we’re already off to a fast start to 2022. Last year we experienced the continued evolution of libraries amid a global pandemic—many of you saw students back on campus and reopened yo...
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OCLC and Google now connect web searchers directly to library collections
OCLC and Google are working together to link directly from books discovered through Google Search to print book records in the catalogs of hundreds of U.S. libraries.
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COVID research simulating virus on common library, museum materials published in Journal of Applied Microbiology
When libraries, archives and museums were seeking reliable information to help them make informed decisions about how to operate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle formed a partnership to help...
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Appalachian College Association libraries select OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
Twenty-seven libraries that are part of the Appalachian College Association (ACA) have selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as their new library services platform.
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OCLC stands in solidarity with Ukraine
We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they find themselves on the front lines of an active military invasion.
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More open access collections added to FirstSearch database
Additional open access collections are now searchable in FirstSearch using the Open Access Content database. Released in June 2021, the Open...
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Complutense University of Madrid extends partnership with OCLC
Complutense University of Madrid is extending its partnership and commitment to OCLC's shared platform and services.
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Thousands of valuable collections from the Royal Defense Museums Foundation soon visible worldwide through WorldCat Group Catalogue
A partnership between OCLC and Royal Defense Museums Foundation will reveal thousands of collections through WorldCat Group Catalogue, the world's most comprehensive database of information about library collections.
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Lorcan Dempsey to retire as OCLC's Vice President for Research and Membership, and Chief Strategist
Lorcan Dempsey, known globally as a thought leader and strategist for libraries, has announced his plans to retire at the end of April as OCLC's Vice President for Research and Membership, and Chief Strategist.
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OCLC's entire suite of Capira library services recognized with 2022 Modern Library Awards
OCLC suite of Capira library and museum services has been recognized with LibraryWorks 2022 Modern Library Awards, including several platinum awards.
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New Dewey Decimal Classification system editor-in-residence focused on equity
OCLC welcomes the first editor-in-residence as part of a new program to enhance the DDC
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Griffith University extends OCLC partnership with move to WorldShare Management Services
Griffith University, in Australia, has selected 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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Debbie Schachter, Janet Walls take seats on OCLC Board of Trustees
Debbie Schachter, Director of Library Services and Learning Commons, Langara College, and Janet Walls, President of Delta Blvd, a leadership consulting and executive coaching organization, took their seats on the OCLC Board of Trustees today during t...
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OCLC partners with ROSFLO to distribute services in Latin America
OCLC is pleased to welcome ROSFLO, a leading content delivery organization based in Santiago with offices in Asuncion, as a new distributor of OCLC services in Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia.
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University of Milano-Bicocca now live with OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services
The University of Milano-Bicocca (Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca) is now live with a new library management system, OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services.
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OCLC partners with Wiley to offer seamless workflows
OCLC is pleased to partner with Wiley to automate subscription management workflows, eliminating the need for manual intervention by library staff.
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OCLC named among 'Best Places to Work' in Central Ohio
OCLC, the global library technology and research organization based in Dublin, has been named among the "Best Places to Work" in Central Ohio.
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Exploring the new WorldCat Discovery Premium API package
Earlier this year, I authored a post about the completion of our cloud-based API infrastructure, which serves as the foundation for a consistent, sea...
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Millions of open cultural heritage resources from Europeana now easily accessible through WorldCat
A partnership between OCLC and Europeana has now made millions of open cultural heritage resources easily accessible through WorldCat, the world's most comprehensive database of information about library collections.
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2021 Global Council election results announced
The 2021 elections for OCLC Regional Council delegates are complete. In addition to welcoming new delegates, new leadership for each of the Regional Councils will begin on 1 November 2021.
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OCLC's WorldShare Management Services is first in library service industry to achieve StateRAMP 'Ready' authorization
OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS), a leading global library services platform, is first in the library service industry to be included on the StateRAMP Authorized Vendors List as "Ready," following a thorough evaluation to meet se...
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OCLC signs new agreements with publishers and other content providers worldwide
OCLC has signed new agreements with leading publishers and other content providers around the world to add metadata for high-quality electronic and print books, journals, databases, and other learning materials that will make their content discoverab...
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OCLC and Talis to offer leading resource list management system to support library and university e-learning strategies
OCLC and Talis are partnering to offer Talis Aspire, a market-leading course resource list management system, to new and existing customers of OCLC's WorldShare Management Services.
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OCLC receives IMLS grant to support libraries responding to the opioid crisis
OCLC has been awarded an IMLS National Leadership Grant to develop a set of free online resources that staff at public libraries can use to determine how their library can address opioid use disorder in their local communities.
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University of Suffolk now using OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
The University of Suffolk is now live with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as their new library services platform.
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OCLC named among Best Places to Work in IT
OCLC, the library technology and research organization, has been named among the prestigious IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld 2021 Best Places to Work in IT.
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Libraries in Germany and Switzerland join OCLC's WorldShare Management Services community
Several libraries in Germany and Switzerland have recently selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as their new library services platform.
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OCLC to provide new national cataloging platform for libraries in Japan
The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan has selected OCLC to replace NII’s current library metadata infrastructure.
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University of Milano-Bicocca selects OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
The University of Milano-Bicocca has selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as their library services platform to improve access to print and digital collections for students on campus as well as those studying remotely.
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Instituto Superior para el Desarrollo de Internet now using OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
The Instituto Superior para el Desarrollo de Internet (ISDI), a school based in Spain that provides training for professionals and entrepreneurs in digital business, is now using OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as its library services platform.
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OCLC and LIBER announce collaboration to support librarian skills development
OCLC and LIBER announced today the launch of a virtual workshop series, Building strategic relationships to advance open scholarship at your institution, to focus on how librarians can develop strategic relationships across their universities to adva...
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OCLC to convene a diverse group to 'Reimagine Descriptive Workflows' in libraries, archives
OCLC has been awarded a grant to convene a group to determine ways to improve descriptive practices, tools, infrastructure and workflows in libraries and archives.
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OCLC's Express program uses 'smart fulfillment' enhancements to help libraries deliver materials fast
More than 1,000 libraries are now participating in OCLC's new Express digital delivery program that facilitates exceptionally fast turnaround times using smart fulfillment enhancements to OCLC resource sharing services.
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OCLC helping Fayetteville Public Library to 'create ultimate library experience' with Wise
Fayetteville Public Library in Arkansas has signed on to implement OCLC Wise, the community engagement system for U.S. public libraries.
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REALM project releases results from tests of virus on materials at different temperatures
The REALM project has released results of scientific tests to determine how long the SARS-CoV-2 virus can remain on materials at temperatures colder and warmer than previous tests.
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Building a shared entity management infrastructure: Moving from promise to production
In this February 2021 presentation at the International Conference for Bibliographic Control in the Digital Ecosystem, OCLC’s John Chapman discussed the reasoning behind our shared entity management infrastructure initiative, our progress to date and...
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New OCLC Research Report on Transforming Metadata into Linked Data
Transforming Metadata into Linked Data to Improve Digital Collection Discoverability, an OCLC Research Report, shares the findings from the CONTENTdm Linked Data Pilot project.
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OCLC's Capira mobile library services recognized with 2021 Modern Library Awards
OCLC's CapiraMobile and CapiraCurbside—mobile library services that offer flexibility, choice, and convenience for libraries and their users—have been recognized with LibraryWorks' 2021 Modern Library Awards.
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National College of Art and Design now live with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services
The National College of Art and Design (NCAD), based in Dublin, Ireland, is now using OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as their library services platform.
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REALM project releases results from latest tests of coronavirus on five common building materials
The REALM project has released results from the sixth round of tests conducted in a Battelle laboratory that determined how long SARS-CoV-2 can remain active on five materials commonly used in furnishings, exhibits, and equipment found in museums, li...