11 February 2026
This free, virtual event for library professionals around the globe is a great opportunity to connect with peers across a wide range of topics and to hear from OCLC's product experts about both recent and upcoming enhancements to products and services.
Session recording, slides, and resources list
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Welcome
Morag Boyd, Director, Metadata Applications and Engagement, OCLC
Metadata Panel: Using AI ethically and effectively
Ethics, AI, and cataloging: A practical approach
Northwestern University librarians will discuss ethical codes and statements of principles related to cataloging and AI, including using them to assess the benefits and risks of implementing AI technologies in cataloging workflows. They will share practical tips and a checklist they developed to perform an ethical analysis for using AI technologies.
Panelists:
- Abby Dover, Linked Data Librarian, Northwestern University Libraries (USA)
- Jessica Grzegorski, Rare Materials Metadata Librarian, Northwestern University Libraries (USA)
A principled approach to AI and metadata
Co-chairs of the PCC (Program for Cooperative Cataloging) Task Group on AI and Machine Learning for Cataloging and Metadata will provide key takeaways from their group's final report, explaining how principles can guide daily cataloging work and providing information about PCC initiatives open to all catalogers for sharing AI knowledge. The PCC is an international cooperative effort among libraries to create and share high-quality, standardized bibliographic and authority records.
Panelists:
- Charlene Chou, Head of Knowledge Access, New York University (USA)
- Elizabeth Miraglia, Associate Director of Discovery and Delivery, California Digital Library (USA)
Discussion hosted by Kate James, Program Coordinator, Metadata Engagement, OCLC
Break
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OCLC cataloging products and services update
Catalog faster and smarter with help from new AI tools in WorldShare Record Manager and Connexion
Catalogers can now choose to see AI-generated suggestions for classification numbers and subject headings as they create or edit records in Record Manager and Connexion. Alexis Fintel and Petra Löffel will demonstrate how to implement these new tools and show how catalogers stay in full control via customizable settings. Before closing out this section, there will be time for questions.
Panelists:
- Alexis Fintel, Product Analyst, OCLC
- Petra Löffel, Senior Product Analyst, OCLC
WorldShare Collection Manager: What's changed and what's new?
Learn how to take advantage of recent WorldShare Collection Manager enhancements to improve library workflows. Hank Sway will recap recent improvements and share a teaser about new features coming in 2026. Have questions? Hank will be able to answer your questions during our short Q&A at the end of this section.
Panelist:
- Hank Sway, Product Manager, OCLC
Transforming library metadata for the future
Anne Washington will provide an update on the status of OCLC's BIBFRAME editor tool and share plans for the future.
Panelist:
- Anne Washington, Product Manager, OCLC
OCLC's global commitment to accessibility
Liz Neal will discuss OCLC's commitment to accessibility, including accessibility metadata in WorldCat records. She'll also preview ways we're updating our cataloging interfaces to support users and meet international standards
Panelist:
- Liz Neal, Accessibility Strategist, OCLC
Continued enhancement and growth of WorldCat data
Laura Ramsey and Kate James will spotlight how WorldCat quality continues to improve with help from our machine learning model. They'll also share cataloging tips from Metadata Quality staff, invite you to upcoming AskQC office hours, and more.
Panelists:
- Laura Ramsey, Senior Manager, Metadata Quality, OCLC
- Kate James, Program Coordinator, Metadata Engagement, OCLC