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OCLC @oclc.org · 01/10/2026

After years on a local system, Bergen Community College migrated to #OCLCwms, consolidating workflows in a single, cloud-based platform, reducing maintenance overhead, and giving staff more flexibility to optimize services over time. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/3VEb5w7 #OCLCmembers

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OCLC @oclc.org · 29/09/2026

We’re excited to be at the IFLA Interlending and Document Supply Conference, hosted by Sapienza University of Rome. 🇮🇹 We're on site to connect with the global resource sharing community and discuss how to expand access to resources. ➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4jyElOG @ifla.org

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OCLC @oclc.org · 26/09/2026

#EngagedLibraries offer dynamic spaces that meet needs. 👷 In this article from OCLC’s #WebJunction, learn how you can transform small spaces into smart spaces where discovery and community intersect. ➡️ Read the article: oc.lc/3TmGKl8

This split image has a man reading a book to two young boys on a blue bench in a library on the left, and on the right, a boy sits in a round chair while reading intently amidst bookshelves. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 19/09/2026

#EngagedLibraries form community. 🗯️ Williamsburg Regional Library's Comic Convention connects people with shared interests and creates a sense of belonging. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4yKZCt5

On the left is a poster for the Williamsburg Regional Library’s 4th Annual Comic Convention. To the right is a photo of three cosplayers posing. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 12/09/2026

#EngagedLibraries provide support and resources. 🫶 Billings Public Library is partnering with the University of Montana to place a practicum social work student on site for a year. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4A9CjdI

A woman in white t-shirt with a blue lanyard holds a pen as she intently listens to someone talking at a table. She has a red notebook in front of her. In the background is the Billings Public Library. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 09/09/2026

We’re excited to share the agendas for the upcoming OCLC cataloging community meeting, the world’s largest virtual cataloging meeting. This free virtual event will be delivered across two sessions on 22 and 23 September. ➡️ Register for both sessions: oc.lc/4rlOY9P

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OCLC @oclc.org · 08/09/2026

We're proud to be an annual participant in #Pelotonia, an organization of events centered around a bicycle ride in Central Ohio with #OneGoal: Ending cancer. In the last 10 years, OCLC has raised $525,000+ for life-saving cancer research at @OSUCCC_James. 🧵 1/3 #LifeAtOCLC

Images show OCLC's Pelotonia team during internal activities and riding bikes during the event.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 05/09/2026

#EngagedLibraries promote what makes us unique. 🌮 To celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, Dover Public Library (Ohio) is hosting a Tienda and Taqueria Walking Tour. ➡️ More: oc.lc/3URgX4M

There are two side-by-side photos featured. On the left, hands are holding a plate with tacos that have meat and pico on them. On the right, a smiling woman in glasses and an apron is holding tacos in front of a food truck menu. The OCLC and # EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 03/09/2026

We’ve recently added fresh training content to help you get the most out of your OCLC services. ⏯️ Our entire catalog, developed by OCLC experts with library experience, is available on demand so you can learn on your timeline. ➡️ Explore our training: help.oclc.org/Librarian_To...

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OCLC @oclc.org · 29/08/2026

#EngagedLibraries expand transportation access. 🚲 Getting around town has never been easier or healthier with Mount Vernon (NY) Public Library's Bike Borrow Program. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4xrbWOK

Three smiling men pose with bikes: Two seated on black and red bikes and one standing by a purple bike. They are in front of a banner that reads, "Where Opportunity Awaits" with logos for the Mount Vernon Public Library in New York below. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries appear at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 23/08/2026

#EngagedLibraries inspire storytelling. 🧚 Looking to spark creativity? Consider offering opportunities to create fairy or gnome houses. This American Libraries article showcases examples to inspire your own workshops. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4y006LD

Split image of a library craft event. On the left, children and adults craft at tables. On the right, a smiling boy proudly holds his finished fairy house that has a mushroom roof, bark door, and flowers. Photos are courtesy of Worthington Libraries in Ohio. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 19/08/2026

ℹ️ Can’t attend live? All registrants will receive the recordings after the event. ➡️ Register for each session here: oc.lc/4x99Pzd 🧵 3/3

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OCLC @oclc.org · 19/08/2026

Both sessions will offer unique insights, perspectives, and updates you won’t want to miss: 🔵 Tuesday, September 22: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT 🟢 Wednesday, September 23: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT ➡️ Register for each session here: oc.lc/4x99Pzd 🧵 2/3

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OCLC @oclc.org · 18/08/2026

Join the world’s largest virtual cataloging meeting—now in two sessions—with OCLC and members of the library community to hear about the exciting work happening across the field. 🌐 ➡️ Register for each session here: oc.lc/4x99Pzd 🧵 1/3

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OCLC @oclc.org · 13/08/2026

With #OCLCworldcat Discovery, Northwestern College is delivering fast, intuitive discovery of academic resources to meet modern research expectations across campus and online. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/3SxkuED #OCLCmembers

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OCLC @oclc.org · 13/08/2026

Thank you, IFLA, for an incredible #WLIC2026! It was wonderful to connect, share ideas, and collect feedback to bring back for our products, services, and partnerships that help libraries connect people to knowledge. Stay in touch with us, and we'll see you next August for #WLIC2027 in London! 🇬🇧👋

All images are from the 2026 IFLA World Library and Information Congress and include photos from around Busan, South Korea; the conference space; or the OCLC booth and events.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 11/08/2026

Wednesday at #WLIC2026: 🔵 Driving visibility, rankings, and accreditation (10:10-10:25 KST) 🟢 From data to storytelling: Confident decision-making for your library (13:00-13:15 KST) ➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4q8wbOz #OCLCatIFLA2026

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OCLC @oclc.org · 11/08/2026

Tuesday at #WLIC2026: 🔵 The power of WorldCat: Connecting your library to the world (10:10-10:25 KST) 🟢 One platform, endless possibilities: Working smarter with WMS (14:55-15:10 KST) ➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4q5A2vA #OCLCatIFLA2026

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OCLC @oclc.org · 10/08/2026

Monday at #WLIC2026: Don't miss our first product presentation (Expand your collection: The power of global and group resource sharing) in the OCLC booth from 14:10 to 14:25 KST. ➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/3RZKzf9 #OCLCatIFLA2026

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OCLC @oclc.org · 09/08/2026

#EngagedLibraries recognize great partnerships. 🤝 Nominate your work with community partners for the I Partner with My Public Library Award, sponsored by Let's Move in Libraries, through 31 August. ➡️ Learn how you can submit an award nomination: oc.lc/4fLaaAq

A group of young people are high-fiving and smiling. The image has a blue-tinted overlay. Text reads, "I Partner with My Public Library" and has a heart-hands icon just above the text. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries are at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 09/08/2026

Hello, Busan! ✈️🇰🇷👋 We've arrived for IFLA's #WLIC2026 and can't wait to welcome you at booth A01. Visit us to connect, join our product presentations, and learn how you can receive an OCLC pin and tote bag. ➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4z1yYND

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OCLC @oclc.org · 07/08/2026

If you're attending the IFLA's #WLIC2026 next week, don’t miss the OCLC Industry Symposium, The human centered library: AI and linked data innovations at OCLC, on Tuesday, 11 August, from 13:30 to 14:45 (KST) at Session Room 3. ➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/3TMv4rA

This image has text that promotes the OCLC Industry Symposium at the 2026 IFLA World Library and Information Congress. The session is titles "The human centered library: AI and linked data innovations at OCLC" and is being held on Tuesday, 11 August, from 13:30 to 14:45 in Session Room 3. The image is has pink and purple abstract background designs.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 04/08/2026

We can't wait for IFLA's #WLIC2026 on 10-13 Aug in South Korea! 🇰🇷 If you're attending, visit us at booth A01 to connect and take part in our product presentations and ways to get an OCLC pin and tote bag. ➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4wEa4Sm

Text reads, "OCLC @ IFLA 2026," in bold black letters with a blue line under "OCLC". The text is centered on a white background, framed by abstract geometric shapes in magenta, blue, and gray on the left and right edges.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 02/08/2026

#EngagedLibraries provide learning tools. 🎥 The Herrin City Library opened a studio to help users create videos, record podcasts, preserve recordings and more. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4wyEQfj

A smiling woman in a red dress and black cardigan holds scissors to cut a ribbon. She stands in front of a modern media studio with a large screen, desk, and chair. A podcast mic is blurred in the background. The photo is courtsey of Herrin City Library in Illinois. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos are at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 26/07/2026

#EngagedLibraries promote information literacy. ℹ️ The Empowering Informed Communities project develops opportunities to help library staff support information literacy through fun and games. ➡️ Learn more and find resources: oc.lc/4pNtbH5

An infographic defining various types of misinformation in a grid is in the background. Included in the infographic are topic areas such as Fake Content, Imposter Content, False Context, Satire and Parody, False Connections, and Sponsored Content. Each box features definitions, examples, and small illustrations. The image is listed as courtesy of the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 19/07/2026

#EngagedLibraries discover fun ways to promote resources. 🪙 The South Huntington Public Library repurposed a prize ball machine to dispense book recommendations from staff and patrons. ➡️ See the machine: oc.lc/4wGHyPz

A blue and clear prize ball machine is full of colorful capsules. On the machine, a sign reads, "Looking for your next great read? Spin for a surprise book recommendation from South Huntington Public Library staff and patrons." Around the machine are colorful paper flowers to decorate the space. Photos are courtesy of the South Huntington Public Library in New York. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 12/07/2026

#EngagedLibraries create buzz. 📖 The Laramie County Library System (WY) launched Off the Shelf, a magazine to help readers discover programs, resources, and more. ➡️ More: oc.lc/3Rw4Okt

A person with red glasses peers over an open magazine titled "Off the Shelf," showcasing library content and book recommendations. To the right is a background of magazines laid out. Photos are courtesy of the Laramie County Library System in Wyoming. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos are at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 11/07/2026

So many great moments at #ALAAC26! 👏 Thanks again for attending our sessions, visiting us in the OCLC booth, and sharing your stories about the things happening in your library. See you next year for #ALAAC27 in New Orleans! 🎷🎶⚜️

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OCLC @oclc.org · 03/07/2026

#EngagedLibraries move communities outdoors. 🐦‍⬛ The Adirondack Land Trust partners with local libraries to offer 🆓 birdwatching kits. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4fd2ojI

This image features two photos: One with children in raincoats using binoculars outdoors with adults, and the other with children smiling in a library while holding stuffed birds, binoculars, and backpacks. In the background are nature murals that feature birds. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top. Photos are courtesy of Adirondack Land Trust and Indian Lake Public Library.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 30/06/2026

We believe in the people behind the world’s libraries. We are here for you with the technology, expertise, and collaboration that help libraries thrive and communities stay connected. Because when we work together, libraries aren’t just strong; they’re unstoppable.

Photos are from the OCLC booth and sessions during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 30/06/2026

Thank you for an incredible #ALAAC26! ❤️🤍 We appreciate your participation during our seven sessions, your ideas and feedback in the OCLC booth, and the sharing of stories about what's happening in your library. 👋 Can't wait to see you again for #ALAAC27 in New Orleans! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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OCLC @oclc.org · 29/06/2026

Such a great Sunday at #ALAAC26! 💙💚🧡 We are here for you in the OCLC booth until the Library Marketplace closes this afternoon. Enjoy the final hours of the conference, including tonight's closing session and celebration! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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OCLC @oclc.org · 28/06/2026

So many smiles on Saturday at #ALAAC26! 😁 Join us today for our one session today and in the OCLC booth for cool drinks and cooler conversations. 🍓🧊🍃 ➡️ Learn more about our sessions: oc.lc/4eBKBmg @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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OCLC @oclc.org · 27/06/2026

Today, we're presenting three sessions (collective collections, social media strategies, and transforming metadata) and will be in the OCLC booth all day, serving up cool drinks and cooler conversation. ➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4xNgvnn 🧵 2/2 #ALAAC26 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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OCLC @oclc.org · 27/06/2026

It was so great to see you at our first two sessions and in the OCLC booth for the Library Marketplace opening yesterday, #ALAAC26! 🙌 🧵 1/2 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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OCLC @oclc.org · 27/06/2026

A great opening Friday at #ALAAC26 is in the books! 📚 Join us tomorrow for our lineup of three sessions on collective collections, social media strategies, and transforming metadata. ➡️ Find full details for our sessions: oc.lc/4xNuBoA @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

OCLC @ ALA 2026 session schedule for Saturday, June 27:

Scaling collective collections: Data-driven strategies for purpose-built stewardship (10:30 to 11:30 a.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, W 190 A)

Build a vibrant online community: An effective social media strategy (11:00 a.m. to noon, McCormick Place Convention Center, W 471 B)

Transforming Metadata: Evidenced-based strategies for implementing AI in metadata workflows (2:30 to 3:30 p.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, W 195)

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OCLC @oclc.org · 26/06/2026

“Here for you” is a promise we’ve been making to libraries since 1967, and it’s one we refuse to compromise on. Our team can't wait to hear about the things happening at your library, answer questions, brainstorm solutions, and offer a pause from the conference busyness. #ALAAC26

Photos are from the OCLC booth and event spaces during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 26/06/2026

The #ALAAC26 Library Marketplace opens at 5:30 PM today, and we can't wait to welcome you to the OCLC booth! 🍓🧊🍃 Stop by for a cool drink and tell us your library's story—something you're proud of, building, rethinking, hopeful about, or anything in between. 👋 See you soon!

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OCLC @oclc.org · 26/06/2026

Happy Friday from #ALAAC26! 👏 We're kicking off our first day with two sessions: 🔵 Built to last: How foundational skills power today’s public libraries (9:00 to 10:00 a.m.) 🟢 OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting (10:30 a.m. to noon, McCormick Place Convention Center)

OCLC @ ALA 2026 session schedule for Friday, June 26:

Built to last: How foundational skills power today’s public libraries (9:00 to 10:00 a.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, W 192 B)

OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting (10:30 a.m. to noon, McCormick Place Convention Center, W 184 D)

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OCLC @oclc.org · 25/06/2026

Hello, Chicago! 🩵🤍❤️ We can't wait to get things started at #ALAAC26, where we will be celebrating 150 years of @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, serving cool drinks and cooler conversation in our booth, presenting at 7️⃣ sessions, and more. ➡️ More info: oc.lc/3SoUqeB

Photos are from various places in Chicago ahead of the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference, happening there this weekend. They were taken by OCLC staff.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 21/06/2026

It's great to see the global reach of our work for and with libraries. 👏 🧵 3/3 #OCLCde

Photos from #BiblioCon26 in Berlin, Germany, as well as inside the OCLC booth during the event, that show the OCLC Deutschland team interacting with attendees.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 21/06/2026

In alignment with the "Analog meets Algorithm" conference theme, our team hosted a BiblioTalk session that brought together thought leaders to talk about the latest innovations happening in libraries, as well as share ideas, in a relaxed atmosphere. 🧵 2/3 #OCLCde

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OCLC @oclc.org · 21/06/2026

Congratulations to the OCLC Deutschland team on another successful #BiblioCon26, the largest library event in the German-speaking world. 🇩🇪 More than 4,000 attended in Berlin, offering the opportunity to connect with customers, partners, and inspiring library leaders. 🧵 1/3 #OCLCde

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OCLC @oclc.org · 20/06/2026

#EngagedLibraries create unforgettable stories. 🤼 Benicia Public Library hosted a Lucha Libro event with a ring, masked wrestlers, and storytime during the action. ➡️ More: oc.lc/4eP4jLb

A wrestling referee with raised arms stands over two wrestlers in a library ring surrounded by bookshelves and cheering spectators. Excited children watch, and two women smile for a selfie (one with multi-colored hair, one in a striped shirt). The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top. Text reads that the photos are courtesy of the Benicia Public Library.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 18/06/2026

Headed to #ALAAC26? 🍓🧊🍃 Stop by booth 4011 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. ➡️ More: oc.lc/4eqOOsV @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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OCLC @oclc.org · 13/06/2026

OCLC has proudly earned Gold recognition from the American Heart Association through the 2026 Well-being Works Better Scorecard! 💙💚🧡 ➡️ Learn more about the scorecard at wellbeingworksbetter.org. #LifeAtOCLC

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OCLC @oclc.org · 13/06/2026

#EngagedLibraries connect community. 📢 In this final article on communications from OCLC’s #WebJunction, discover how @toledolibrary.bsky.social uses integrated, community-focused communications to drive engagement. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4vvrSOz

The image features a collage of photos, including an illustrated Jane Austen sticker, two hedgehogs crafted from folded books, and a reporter interviewing a library worker. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos are at the top.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 11/06/2026

Headed to #ALAAC26? 📅 Join us for our seven sessions by registering on our conference landing page. We'll cover topics ranging from resource sharing and metadata to foundational skills and social media. ➡️ Register here: oc.lc/4dSbCRW @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

OCLC @ ALA 2026 schedule for Friday, June 26. 9-10 am CDT: 'Built to last: How foundational skills power today's public libraries.' 10:30 am-12 pm CDT: 'OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting.'

OCLC @ALA 2026 schedule for Saturday, June 27. 10:30-11:30 am CDT: Scaling collective collections. 11:00 am-12:00 pm CDT: Build a vibrant online community. 2:30-3:30 pm CDT: Transforming Metadata: implementing AI in metadata workflows.

OCLC @ ALA 2026 agenda for Sunday, June 28: 8:20-10:00 am CDT, OCLC Resource Sharing Breakfast. 11:00 am-12:00 pm CDT, Unlock the future of e-resource management.

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OCLC @oclc.org · 10/06/2026

By implementing #OCLCtipasa and #OCLCwms, the Partenariat des bibliothèques universitaires du Québec (PBUQ 🇨🇦) has transformed how its 18 academic libraries share resources. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4dXYeMg #OCLCmembers

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OCLC @oclc.org · 07/06/2026

#EngagedLibraries cast out experiences. 🎣 Hooks and Books, a partnership between MassWildlife and 25+ libraries, is providing 🆓 access to basic fishing equipment. ➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4dRC7qL

A tackle box is filled with colorful fishing lures next to a fishing rod and reel on a dock. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.

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