News & Events
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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 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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OCLC signs agreements with publishers worldwide
OCLC has signed agreements with leading content providers from around the world to add metadata for high-quality electronic and print books, journals, databases, and other learning materials that will make their content discoverable through WorldCat ...
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EZproxy 6.5 available
The library community's leading authentication and access solution has been enhanced again.
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OCLC partners with StackMap to enhance discovery experience for library users
OCLC is partnering with StackMap, an indoor mapping and way-finding service, to enhance the discovery of library materials by providing detailed directions to the location of physical items within a library.
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OCLC signs agreements with leading publishers worldwide to make more content discoverable through libraries
OCLC has signed agreements with distinguished publishers from around the world to add metadata for high-quality books, e-books, journals, databases and other materials that will make their content discoverable through WorldCat Discovery.
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06 February 2020
An overview of EZproxy Analytics: The newest addition to the EZproxy family
A 30-minute overview of the EZproxy Analytics user interface.
- Time: 14:00 – 14:30 UTC +0
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18 February 2020
Digging deeper into what makes WMS unique: License Manager
A 30-minute explanation of how the License Manager application makes WMS stand apart from other library management systems.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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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 – 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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16 January 2020
EZproxy Hosted Analytics: Facilite el acceso a los recursos electrónicos de sus usuarios
Bienvenido los seminarios web de OCLC en español. Juntos exploraremos una variedad amplia de temas -desde demostraciones de productos hasta discusiones de implementación- disponibles en Internet sin coste alguno.
- Time: 11:00 – 11:30 Central European Time [UTC +1]
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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]
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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]
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04 December 2019 - 04 December 2019
WMS-Infotag 2019
4. Dezember 2019 in Mannheim
- Location: Mannheim
- Venue: Dorint Kongresshotel Mannheim
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03 December 2019 - 03 December 2019
15. Bibliotheksleitertag 2019
15. OCLC Bibliotheksleitertag in Mannheim
- Location: Mannheim
- Venue: Congress Center Rosengarten
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12 November 2019
Helping libraries make more informed, data-driven decisions: A preview of EZproxy Analytics
Join us for a 30-minute overview of EZproxy Analytics and get a sneak peek of how you can use it to support your library’s strategic goals.
- Time: 14:00 – 15:00 UTC +0
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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
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08 October 2019
Helping libraries make more informed, data-driven decisions: A preview of EZproxy Analytics
A 30-minute preview of how EZproxy Analytics can provide libraries with meaningful information to measure collection usage, student success, and more.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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03 October 2019
Digging deeper into what makes WMS unique: Acquisitions
A 30-minute explanation of what makes the Acquisitions module in WMS stand apart from other library management systems.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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10 September 2019 - 13 September 2019
Österreichischer Bibliothekartag 2019
OCLC auf dem Bibliothekartag in Graz
- Location: Graz
- Venue: Messe Congress (Stadthalle Graz)
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11 June 2019
Navigating student success: Considerations and a case study
A 30-minute webinar that reviews why student success is becoming a critical measure and a case study of how one university is measuring student success.
- Time: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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01 May 2019
EZproxy analytics: experiences from pilot libraries
EZproxy analytics pilot libraries will share how this coming-soon service from OCLC made e-resource assessment easier, and report on new insights gained into collection development, user experience, student outcomes, and more.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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27 March 2019
Product Insights: EZproxy
Insights gathering session led by OCLC product managers
- Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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18 March 2019 - 20 March 2019
7. Bibliothekskongress Leipzig
OCLC auf dem Bibliothekskongress
- Location: Leipzig
- Venue: Congress Center
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12 December 2018
EZproxy Q&A Webinar
Join OCLC EZproxy experts to ask questions about the service, set-up and hosting options.
- Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
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17 October 2018
EZproxy Q&A Webinar
Join OCLC EZproxy experts to ask questions about the service, set-up and hosting options.
- Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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07 August 2018
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Librarian Art of Decluttering and Organizing EZproxy
Hear how two librarians decluttered their EZproxy config.txt files and have continued to maintain them
- Venue: WebEx
- Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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19 June 2018
EZproxy Q&A Webinar
Join OCLC EZproxy experts to ask questions about the service, set-up and hosting options.
- Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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05 May 2015
Creating efficiencies in a community college library - A WMS success story: Saddleback College
View this 30-minute webinar with guest presenters from Saddleback College. Jenny Langrell, Library Department Chair and Systems Librarian, and Lydia Welhan, Technical Services Librarian, will share their library’s experience with WorldShare Management Services (WMS). During this session, you will:
- Hear why Saddleback College chose to implement WMS
- Learn the ways WMS is creating efficiencies for staff, faculty and students
- Explore how WMS has enabled this library to spend less time managing systems so staff can focus on priorities.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
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