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Global library organization that provides shared technology services, research, and community programs. Together we make breakthroughs possible.
Worldwide
Joined April 2009
In recent months, many customers and colleagues have encouraged us to join the Bluesky social media network and its rapidly growing library community. Well...you asked, and we listened. 🦋 ➡️ Follow us on Bluesky: https://t.co/FpiJXwIIza 🧵 1/2
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To learn from librarians and embrace their ideas, we engaged with the community at conferences, regional meetings, virtual events, and in the enhanced OCLC Community Center. ➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/IGSODUG1Pe 🧵 2/2
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It’s the season of giving… 🎁 Get FREE access to ANY model from the Dedalus API. Available until January 12th, 2026.
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In FY25, we focused on bringing libraries and library staff closer together through new ways of engaging, learning, and sharing. ➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/IGSODUG1Pe 🧵 1/2
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🍂 Jump into a big pile of these books about trees to fall in love with the changing seasons. 🔗: https://t.co/zxZPb2pMyE
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⚠️ As part of ongoing modernization and resiliency efforts, OCLC will be performing critical infrastructure upgrades in our US data centers from 20 December at 4 p.m. EST until 21 December at 4 a.m. EST. 🧵 1/5
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Access to certain products and services across all regions will be temporarily affected. The main service interruption is planned for the first several hours of the maintenance window, but intermittent service degradation is possible. 🧵 2/5
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We are committed to fully restoring service access as quickly as possible. Due to the complexity of this project, the window may extend beyond the anticipated schedule. 🧵 3/5
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We schedule maintenance at times intended to minimize impact for our global members, but we recognize some users may still be affected. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. 🧵 4/5
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➡️ You can view the most current information and receive updates about the planned outage on the OCLC System Status Dashboard: https://t.co/ZNVTE0uL1M 🧵 5/5
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#CheckItOut! Managing AI in metadata workflows working group, part of the OCLC Research Library Partnership (RLP) Metadata Managers Focus Group (MMFG), has published a blog post titled 'Examining the role of AI in institutional repository workflows':
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Can AI help to manage institutional repository metadata? From improving deposit workflows to cleaning up legacy data, explore how AI might support IRs while keeping human expertise front and center.
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➡️ You can view the most current information and receive updates about the planned outage on the OCLC System Status Dashboard: https://t.co/ZNVTE0uL1M 🧵 5/5
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We schedule maintenance at times intended to minimize impact for our global members, but we recognize some users may still be affected. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. 🧵 4/5
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We are committed to fully restoring service access as quickly as possible. Due to the complexity of this project, the window may extend beyond the anticipated schedule. 🧵 3/5
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Access to certain products and services across all regions will be temporarily affected. The main service interruption is planned for the first several hours of the maintenance window, but intermittent service degradation is possible. 🧵 2/5
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⚠️ As part of ongoing modernization and resiliency efforts, OCLC will be performing critical infrastructure upgrades in our US data centers from 20 December at 4 p.m. EST until 21 December at 4 a.m. EST. 🧵 1/5
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OCLC’s new AI cataloging tools show how AI can support—not replace—librarians. Smarter metadata, stronger research visibility, and clear policy implications for universities & ministries. https://t.co/2dfSr4YnMK
#AIinLibraries #Cataloging #AcademicLibraries #ResearchPolicy
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Registration is now open for the OCLC cataloging community meeting on 11 February 2026. This free, virtual event brings together global library professionals to connect across a wide range of topics and hear from OCLC's product experts. ⤵️ Register now.
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This virtual community event provides an opportunity to hear about important work by community members and learn about OCLC cataloging and metadata services.
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The OCLC cataloging community meeting agenda and full event details will be available soon. ℹ️ Can't attend live? All registrants receive the full recording after the event.
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This virtual community event provides an opportunity to hear about important work by community members and learn about OCLC cataloging and metadata services.
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Follow the clues to this list of mystery fiction. Whether you've been reading for a while or are just starting out, these picks are a great way to dive in and explore the genre. 🔗: https://t.co/8PXPsq5W5X
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OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves visibility for Colombian libraries by providing a unified view of collections and facilitating sharing of resources among institutions. 🇨🇴 ⤵️ Read more. 🧵 1/2 #OCLCnews
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OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves libraries' visibility within Colombia by providing a unified view of collections across libraries, and facilitates...
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The Colombia Discovery Catalog is built on the #OCLCWorldCat Discovery platform, making it possible for people to easily find and get resources available in libraries worldwide through a single search. ⤵️ Read more. 🧵 2/2 #OCLCnews
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OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves libraries' visibility within Colombia by providing a unified view of collections across libraries, and facilitates...
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