News & Events
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
Show details
02 December 2020
Expand your library’s reach through OCLC’s visibility program
A 30-minute overview of OCLC's visibility program
Training events
Watch this space for WorldCat Discovery Services training.
Show details
21 October 2020
WMS Online Webinar
WMS – E-Medienverwaltung und WorldCat Discovery
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
06 October 2020
Open Access Web-Seminar
Den Zugriff auf Open Access Content verbessern
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
17 September 2020
Ensure your library’s visibility on Google Scholar
Maximize your library's Google Scholar visibility
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
17 June 2020
Online resources for summer pursuits with your FirstSearch/WorldCat Discovery subscription
Help people find information about summertime activities through your existing FirstSearch/WorldCat Discovery subscription
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
16 June 2020
Unlock a world of online resources with your FirstSearch/WorldCat Discovery subscription
Maximize access to open content and unique digital resources with your existing FirstSearch/WorldCat Discovery subscription
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
24 April 2020
WMS Online Webinar
WMS – E-Medienverwaltung und WorldCat Discovery
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
15 April 2020
Make the most of your library’s evolving WorldCat Discovery service
A 30-minute overview of the many search innovations, intuitive user experience enhancements, and configuration advances that have resulted in today’s WorldCat Discovery service.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
20 February 2020
Benefits of a FirstSearch/WorldCat Discovery subscription
Expand your library's reach through WorldCat searching and web visibility included in a FirstSearch/WorldCat Discovery subscription
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
15 January 2020
The value of a FirstSearch and WorldCat Discovery subscription for academic libraries
A 60-minute refresher on how to use the WorldCat access included in your current FirstSearch/WorldCat Discovery subscription.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
04 December 2019
The value of a FirstSearch and WorldCat Discovery subscription for public libraries
A 60-minute webinar refresh your knowledge of WorldCat searching through FirstSearch and WorldCat Discovery available through your subscription.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
10 October 2019 - 10 October 2019
OCLC Contactdag 2019
De bibliotheek: Feiten en verhalen - Kom donderdag 10 oktober 2019 naar de jaarlijkse OCLC Contactdag.
- Location: Rotterdam
- Venue: De Doelen, Willem Burger Kwartier
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
29 June 2017
User-driven search enhancements in WorldCat Discovery
Participants heard an overview of WorldCat Discovery search algorithms and how to choose the approach that will best support their search tasks.
- Time: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
14 June 2017
Moving from WorldCat Local to WorldCat Discovery: Recommended Configuration Steps
Participants who attended this webinar learned about recommended configuration settings for an easy transition from WorldCat Local to WorldCat Discovery.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
This event has passed. View the archive.
Show details
26 April 2017
Moving Course Reserves Data to WorldCat Discovery
Participants were given the information they will need for a successful transfer of course reserves data from WorldCat Local to WorldCat Discovery.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
This event has passed. View the archive.