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OCLC is committed to your library

To continue collaboration, OCLC is developing ways to give a voice to the needs and concerns of the federal library community.

On this site, you’ll find important topics of interest to the federal library community, including details about OCLC's FedRAMP authorization to support secure library management. You’ll also read success stories of federal government agency libraries that use WorldShare Management Services (WMS), a fully integrated library services platform designed to meet the evolving needs of libraries.

Learn about the collaboration between OCLC, FEDLINK, and the Federal Library Community

 

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OCLC Trust Center

Learn more about how we work every day to earn the trust of all library workers because we share core values like social responsibility, security, and privacy.

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Learn more about the benefits of WMS

“Harnessing the power of the largest shared library database was a significant factor in our decision to go with OCLC when it was time to consider migrating from our legacy ILS to a modernized LSP. There is no need to export and import records from OCLC into a local ILS; the same central database where you add holdings and improve the quality of worldwide records is the basis for your outward facing public catalog. Moreover, we were impressed by the level of customization and support during the implementation process.”

Noted by the Head and Associate Librarians
Astronomical Research Library


Available on-demand

A demonstration of WorldShare Management Services for federal libraries 

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(Duration: 45 minutes)

  • Simplify your library’s workflows with an intuitive, web-based system that integrates applications—including OCLC services you may already be using—and eliminate redundant tasks
  • Help users quickly access your library’s, or group’s, resources—including eBooks, subscription databases and print—with a single-search from any device that links to full text or by requesting items via ILL or consortial borrowing systems
  • Automate the management of your e-resources so you can spend less time ordering, updating, and maintaining your electronic collections and spend more time assisting your patrons
  • Save on your budget since a WMS subscription includes traditional ILS applications and much more at no additional charge—including serials management, an openURL resolver, electronic resource management tools, authority control, A-to-Z list services, APIs, a digital collection harvesting tool, and more


FedRAMP and OCLC

FedRAMP steps to request authorization for OCLC services

OCLC’s FedRAMP authorization includes WorldShare® Management Services, WorldShare Acquisitions, WorldShare Circulation, WorldShare Metadata Services, WorldShare Interlibrary Loan, WorldShare License Manage, WorldShare Report Designer, and WorldCat® Discovery. Some of these services are part of WorldShare Management Services but are offered as stand-alone products also included in the FedRAMP authorization.

Initial steps

  1. Download OCLC’s FedRAMP package access request form found on FedRAMP.gov Marketplace
  2. Review OCLC’s System Security Plan (SSP) to be sure it meets agency needs
  3. Work with OCLC implementation team to connect your Identity Provider (IDP) to WMS 
  4. Approve an Authority to Operate (ATO)

Ongoing steps

  1. Review OCLC continuous monitoring reports (monthly)
  2. Review OCLC’s 3rd Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) accreditation (annually)

Hear what your peers are saying

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Move from cataloging to curating for your users

Pritzker Military Museum & Library

Learn how Pritzker Military Museum & Library found time to expand their focus on guest and user services.


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We're excited to show you how WMS can help your institution. Fill out the form below and Brad will contact you to set up a discussion about how OCLC can help. 

Brad Cole 

Library Services Consultant, Federal libraries

OCLC