Research libraries have changed radically over the past 30 years, evolving from self-sustaining collections serving local users to collaborative efforts that increase the reach and role of the library. In this #HangingTogether blog, #OCLCresearch's Brian Lavoie, Rebecca Bryant, and Richard Urban share more about what we call the "Library Beyond the Library," including background and context, related research, and examples from the field. ⤵️ Click below to read more. --- #OCLC #ResearchLibrary #ResearchLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibrarianLife #LibraryLove
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OCLC is conducting user research with participants who are blind or have low vision to help improve the accessibility of its web interfaces. No previous or specialized library knowledge is necessary. Each session will be conducted remotely and take approximately one hour. Participants will receive a $50 gift card for their time and feedback. 📧 If you are blind or have low vision and are interested in this research opportunity, email us at [email protected] by 17 July and include “User testing” in the subject line. --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove
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Like the diverse people working at and served by our member libraries, OCLC employees represent an array of LGBTQIA+ identities. We were proud to come together in June to celebrate #PrideMonth and march in Stonewall Columbus' #ColumbusPride2024. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ #LiveOutLoud #LifeAtOCLC --- #OCLC #StonewallPride365 #Pride2024 #Pride #OCLCemployees #BestPlacesToWork #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove
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Happy Fourth of July to those in the US! 🇺🇸 WorldCat.org shares this list from the NEA Today's Read Across America about our nation’s Independence Day to build a foundation of knowledge of our history. ⤵️ Click below to find these titles and more in a library near you. --- #OCLC National Education Association #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove
Books for Independence Day | NEA Today | WorldCat.org
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#EngagedLibraries encourage summer reading. 📚☀️ Libraries in the northern hemisphere are diving into a vibrant season of summer reading. Guilderland Public Library showed off a book display focused on important June holidays and commemorations, including Juneteenth, Pride Month, and the anniversary of D-Day. Mt Pleasant Public Library is celebrating #GreatOutdoorsMonth with a display and accompanying booklist. In this new article from OCLC’s WebJunction, explore book display inspiration from 12 libraries on themes like #AudiobookAppreciationMonth, summer holidays, sporting events, and more. 📲 We want to hear how your library gets community members excited about reading. Share your story on social media by including #EngagedLibraries and tagging OCLC in your post. You could be featured in an upcoming issue of Abstracts, on our community engagement hub, in an upcoming blog or video, or across our social media channels. ⤵️ Click below to explore more ideas in the article. --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove
#EngagedLibraries encourage summer reading. How does your library keep kids and adults turning the pages?
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Happy Monday, #ALAAC24! 😎 The Library Marketplace is open today until 2 p.m., so stop by OCLC booth 1349 to talk with our experts and enjoy a refreshing beverage from our hydration station. ➡️ Click here to learn about what's new and trending at OCLC: oc.lc/3XKxvL8 --- #OCLC American Library Association #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove
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We're ready for another exciting day at #ALAAC24! 😎 Our experts will be at OCLC booth 1349 all day, so stop by for a conversation and grab a refreshing beverage from our hydration station. We also have two sessions on the agenda: 🔵 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. – OCLC resource sharing community breakfast (Marriott Marquis, Marina Salon D) 🟢 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Insights to action: Evaluating collections and extending them through shared print partnerships (San Diego Convention Center, Room 1B) 📅➡️ Click here to see our full conference schedule and register for sessions: oc.lc/3VNdnph --- #OCLC American Library Association #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove
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From data to delivery, your focus is our focus. Visit our experts during #ALAAC24 at OCLC booth 1349 to learn what's new with our products and services to help your library increase impact, including: 🔵 cloudLibrary – Build and share ebook and audiobook collections and provide library users access to digital magazines, newspapers, comics, graphic novels, manga, and streaming videos. 🟢 Linked data – The new #OCLCmeridian is an intuitive web application and set of APIs that allows libraries to create, curate, and connect linked data entities. 🟠 WorldShare Management Services – #OCLCwms is a complete cloud-based library services platform that supports your strategic priorities with actionable data and an experience designed with the user in mind. 🟣 Choreo Insights – #OCLCchoreo is an extensive library analytics solution that uses WorldCat holdings data to align academic library collections with institutional focus areas, emerging curriculum priorities, and future trends. 🟡 Our experts will also be on hand to discuss trends with impact from #OCLCresearch, learning opportunities from WebJunction, and other available products and services. ➡️ Click here to learn more: oc.lc/45PrZcq --- #OCLC American Library Association #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove
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We're excited for a full day at #ALAAC24 today with five OCLC sessions and the exhibits open all day! 😎 Stop by OCLC booth 1349 today to meet our experts and enjoy a refreshing beverage, and don't miss out on these sessions: 🔵 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Simple steps to increase your library’s visibility to web users (Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom C) 🟢 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. – Transforming metadata: Getting ready for AI (Marriott Marquis, Grand Ballroom Section 06) 🟠 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. – Public libraries in action (ALA exhibits floor, Pop Top Stage B) 🔵 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. – Public library research opportunities: Reflecting and planning for the future (Marriott Marquis, Grand Ballroom Section 10) 🟢 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Experience OCLC Meridian: WorldCat Entities linked data creation and curation (San Diego Convention Center, Room 23 ABC) 📅➡️ Click here to see our full conference schedule and register for sessions: oc.lc/3VNdnph --- #OCLC American Library Association #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove
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The #ALAAC24 exhibits are open! 👋 Working together during the past six decades, we’ve transformed librarianship and increased the impact that libraries have on their communities. And we’re just getting started. From linked data and AI to collection analytics, OCLC continues to innovate by collaborating with and for libraries. Stop by OCLC booth 1349 to discuss the next great transformations. Our experts will be there for conversation, and you can grab a refreshing beverage at our hydration station during your visit. ➡️ Click here to learn more: oc.lc/3W4Hclt --- #OCLC American Library Association #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove