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Exploring, selecting, and implementing a new library system can seem overwhelming. That's why we invited librarians who’ve recently implemented a new, cloud-based library system with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services to share their tips on the process from start to finish. Learn what helped and hindered their search, questions that led them towards a decision, and what they wish they knew before they started in this on-demand webinar. ⤵️ Click below to watch now. #OCLCwms --- #OCLC #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

Exploring, selecting, and implementing a new library system can seem overwhelming. That's why we invited librarians who’ve recently implemented a new, cloud-based library system with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services to share their tips on the process from start to finish. Learn what helped and hindered their search, questions that led them towards a decision, and what they wish they knew before they started in this on-demand webinar. ⤵️ Click below to watch now. #OCLCwms --- #OCLC #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

Sharing information and creating impact with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services. Check out our 5️⃣ best webinars for selecting a new library system, including guest librarians sharing their experiences and OCLC product experts discussing trending library topics. ▶️⏺️ Click below to watch on-demand. #OCLCwms --- #OCLC #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

Did you catch the 2023 end-of-year book lists? At OCLC, we also have lists to share, comprised of the most-requested books via interlibrary loan on our resource sharing network of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide. Our member libraries manage millions of transactions on OCLC's interlibrary loan systems every year, all thanks to the billions of holdings that libraries have registered with WorldCat. Today, we are sharing the top 25 most-requested fiction books of 2023 via interlibrary loan. (We will also share the top 25 non-fiction books of 2023 later this week.) ➡️ Click here to view the fiction list on WorldCat.org: oc.lc/3unvSXA --- #OCLC #OCLCworldcat #InterlibraryLoan #ResourceSharing #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibrarianLife #LibraryLove

A new report from the American Library Association sheds light on the evolving landscape of digital book borrowing. With a 34% surge since 2019, the report emphasizes the growing importance of transparency in the digital content ecosystem for public libraries and patrons. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gKkrMix4 #ala #library #readingcommunity #libraries #digitallibrary

Libraries Remember Day, observed on September 11, honors the vital role public libraries play in society. Public libraries offer everyone access to knowledge, whether through books or online resources, fostering learning and community. They provide equal opportunities for education, nurturing a love for reading and discovery, regardless of age or background. #AVMC #VMRF #vmrfdu #LibrariesRememberDay #libraries #library #reading #librarylife #librarylove #book #librarians #booklover #read #librarian #publiclibrary #booknerd #booklover #read #librarian #publiclibrary #BookNerd

In this insightful article by Karen Burton, Assistant Librarian at Clemson University, explores the rise of predatory publishing in academia. Uncover the red flags, learn to evaluate journals and publishers, and discover how librarians play a crucial role in educating students and faculty. Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/g_3sHAz4 #AcademicPublishing #PredatoryJournals #LibrarianInsights #Library #Libraries #LibraryData #LibraryDataManagement

Thank you to the many librarians who visited our booth at the 2024 PLA conference. It’s amazing what we learn by listening. Here are two of our takeaways: 1. Many public libraries are experiencing challenges with staffing. Processing delays are affecting getting books into circulation. We offer à la carte or shelf-ready processing. 2. Libraries are using Amazon far-more than they’d prefer. Inventory levels at vendors seem to have declined. Books are often reordered from Amazon, but a lack of ILS integration, customer service, billing complexities, and more, add to a library’s workload. Midwest Library Service can solve these issues. #librarian #librarians #libraries #library #PLA2024 #publiclibrary #publiclibraries

I'm rounding out my 20th year in education with some thoughts! #library #librarian #education #teacher #stem #stemed #stemeducation https://lnkd.in/gSf2Ab2s

OCLC welcomes Essen Public Library (🇩🇪) as the most recent major public library to announce the move from its current library system to BIBLIOTHECAnext, the newest generation of the market-leading system used by some 4,000 libraries in German-speaking countries in Europe. "We were looking for a future-oriented library system that focuses on customer needs," said Anja Flicker, Director of Essen Public Library. "We have big plans and are looking forward to having OCLC as a strong partner." The new generation of BIBLIOTHECAnext — available in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland — focuses on digital services, a modern platform, and access to a wide range of partner systems. These include self-checkout systems via RFID, a library app, and e-government functions such as e-payment and online registration, as well as a solution for ticketing and event management. ⤵️ Click below to read more. #OCLCnews --- #OCLC #OCLCemea #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove