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06/18/2026

Headed to the American Library Association’s in Chicago next week? 🍓🧊🍃 Stop by booth 4011 in the Library Marketplace for cool drinks and cooler conversations. We're here for you—as you take a break with a refreshment and to listen as you share about what's happening at your library. We can't wait to see you there!

➡️ Learn more about our conference plans: https://oc.lc/3SfP0T4

06/17/2026

We are making Dewey more accessible to libraries around the world with the launch of Spanish-language Dewey services. Through a strategic partnership with Referencistas, WebDewey and Dewey linked data are now available in Spanish, helping library staff work more effectively in their preferred language. The move expands access to trusted classification data and supports Spanish-speaking library communities globally. It’s another step toward making high-quality metadata and library infrastructure easier to use, regardless of language. ⤵️ Read more.

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06/16/2026

Exploring, selecting, and implementing a new library system can seem overwhelming. 🧑‍💻 Join us on 23 June to get tips from librarians who’ve made the move to a new library system with OCLC’s cloud-based WorldShare Management Services. Our guest speakers will share what helped and hindered their search, questions that led them towards a decision, and what they wish they knew before they went through the process. ⤵️ Register here.

A one-hour virtual discussion to get tips from librarians who’ve implemented a new library system—OCLC’s cloud-based WorldShare Management Services

06/13/2026

OCLC has proudly earned Gold recognition from the American Heart Association through the 2026 Well-being Works Better Scorecard!

"OCLC is honored by this recognition because supporting health isn’t just about offering benefits; it’s about helping people live well," said Tammi Spayde, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief HR Officer at OCLC. "Physical health, mental well-being, family needs, and the everyday realities of life are all connected. We believe people do their best work at OCLC when they feel supported and have resources that truly make a difference."

➡️ Learn more about the scorecard at wellbeingworksbetter.org. 💙💚🧡

06/13/2026

connect community. 📢 How did the Toledo Lucas County Public Library drive 20,000 new library card signups in 2025? In this last in a series of articles on communications from OCLC’s WebJunction, discover how their team uses an integrated, community-focused communications strategy—paired with strong relationships and a human touch—to drive meaningful engagement.

➡️ Read the article: https://oc.lc/3SbwWt4

06/11/2026

Headed to the American Library Association's later this month? 📅 Join us for our seven conference sessions by registering to attend on our conference landing page. We'll be covering topics ranging from resource sharing and metadata to foundational skills for library staff and social media best practices.

➡️ Learn more and register: https://oc.lc/4ug6JqB

06/10/2026

By implementing and , the Partenariat des bibliothèques universitaires du Québec (PBUQ 🇨🇦) has transformed how its 18 academic libraries share resources with standardized loan policies, a seamless bilingual interface, and faster turnaround times.

➡️ Read more: https://oc.lc/4g7fJec

06/09/2026

AI is reshaping how libraries serve their communities, and the questions this development raises are as much about culture and trust as they are about technology. In this second article in a series, we recap discussions from the OCLC Leaders Council meeting in February on what responsible AI adoption looks like in practice through experimentation, thoughtful implementation, and trust. ⤵️ Read more.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how libraries serve their communities, and the questions this development raises are as much about culture and trust as they are about technology. In February, the OCLC Leaders Council came together to discuss what responsible AI adoption looks like in practice.

06/08/2026

See these top books from that inspire young minds! Find these stories that nurture empathy, compassion, belonging, and more at your local library this month. 🌈
🔗: http://spr.ly/6183B8iuXR

06/07/2026

cast out new experiences. 🎣 No pole? No problem! Hooks and Books, a new partnership between the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife and more than 25 libraries statewide, is providing free access to basic fishing equipment and educational materials to help beginners get started without buying gear.

➡️ Read more: https://oc.lc/4e05iIh