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From data to action: Leveraging insights to make more informed collection decisions
https://blog.oclc.org/next/insights-for-collections/
Published: July 31, 2024 14:12
“How many books are there on Islamic law?” This was the deceptively simple question posed by a colleague while brainstorming the potential scope of a digitization project on Islamic legal history. For non-librarians, it might seem like something one could…
OCLC’s role in advancing library linked data
https://blog.oclc.org/next/oclc-advancing-linked-data/
Published: July 16, 2024 15:49
There are times when a single organization’s decision to embrace a particular technology will have an outsized influence on everyone else in that sector. For example, with the release of “Toy Story” in 1995—the first feature-length film entirely created…
How linked data can help libraries make more of an impact online
https://blog.oclc.org/next/linked-data-libraries-online-impact/
Published: April 30, 2024 15:01
In a recent post, I introduced the topic of linked data for libraries and OCLC’s plans for moving forward. Today, let’s dig into the details on how linked data amplifies the knowledge in library collections and the tools we can use to make it happen. This…
Connecting with libraries, reaffirming our mission
https://blog.oclc.org/next/connecting-with-libraries-reaffirming-our-mission/
Published: April 24, 2024 12:54
Earlier this month, Columbus wasn’t just the capital of Ohio, but a center of knowledge and literacy as it welcomed public library professionals to the Public Library Association 2024 Conference. Hosting this conference was a testament to Columbus’s status…
Engage faculty and students with digital collections
https://blog.oclc.org/next/engage-faculty-and-students-with-digital-collections/
Published: April 3, 2024 13:36
There are almost as many reasons for digitizing library collections as there are collections themselves. Public libraries may do so to curate and promote unique local history or culture. Museums, of course, want to make their treasures available for study…
An introduction to library linked data
https://blog.oclc.org/next/intro-to-library-linked-data/
Published: March 26, 2024 12:37
We recently announced a comprehensive strategy to bring linked data into mainstream library cataloging workflows. It’s a long-term approach, recognizing that most libraries will move to linked data slowly and incrementally—and we’re committed to providing…
Lessons on building community while building the new OCLC Community Center
https://blog.oclc.org/next/community-center-lessons/
Published: February 8, 2024 09:00
If you participate in the OCLC Community Center, you’ll know it’s recently had a major upgrade. We’re happy with the results and excited about the possibilities ahead. But getting to this point wasn’t easy. It’s been a long road. And like many large-scale…
Expand horizons with diversity and inclusion
https://blog.oclc.org/next/expand-horizons-with-diversity-and-inclusion/
Published: January 15, 2024 01:00
I shared earlier this month that we were once again ranked first in Computerworld’s “Best Places to Work in IT.” Among midsize companies globally, we’re in the top ten for IT growth and in the top position for benefits and diversity strategy programs. By…