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Public library building and renovation projects are often once-in-a-generation events. 👷 Join WebJunction on 9 December for an overview of design, fundraising, and managing input and expectations during the building process. "Navigating new building projects" is presented by: 🟢 Cari Cusick, NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar --- #OCLC #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

"As I reflect on the past year, one thing stands out above all: the resilience of libraries everywhere. Around the world, I’ve seen library leaders adapt, innovate, and serve their communities in extraordinary ways. Two themes capture this spirit: innovation and connectivity." – Skip Prichard, OCLC President and Chief Executive Officer ➡️ Read the President's Welcome in the OCLC Annual Report for 2024–2025: oc.lc/4pPuOTB --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #ResearchLibrary #ResearchLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

CloudLibrary makes it easy to get more content without busting your budget. It has all the popular titles your users could want—with shorter hold times—and with CloudLink, you’ll expand your content even more by teaming up with other CloudLink libraries. It’s the only cloud that’s not going to rain on your parade. ⤵️ Learn how you can simplify and save. #CloudLibraryApp --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

#EngagedLibraries deepen community connections. 🙋♂️ Libraries play a crucial role in fostering social trust and civic engagement. To support this vital work, OCLC’s WebJunction partners with IREX and the Urban Libraries Council on a variety of bridgebuilding resources. These resources create opportunities in libraries for communities to engage across differences in ways that respect identities, foster mutual relationships, seek a common good, and promote a commitment to civic engagement. The resources include monthly Community of Practice online meetings and a special hub filled with facilitation guides, training videos, and other tools. 📲 We want to know how your library is helping the community get civic-minded. Share your story on social media and include #EngagedLibraries 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. ⤵️ Explore the resources. --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

The Ga❌e—Saturday’s showdown between the Ohio State Buckeyes and ❌ichigan Wolverines—is about so ❌uch ❌ore than football. It’s a year’s worth of bragging rights between two incredible institutions. And here in central Ohio’s Buckeye country, fans proudly wear their nut necklaces and cross out that certain first letter whenever they can. 🌰 One of our favorite traditions at OCLC is welco❌ing the Ohio State University Alu❌ni ❌arching Band to our Dublin, Ohio, headquarters to help us gear up for the rivalry. Their energy is contagious—and we captured so❌e highlights for you below. O-H! #LifeAtOCLC --- #OCLC #OCLCemployees #BestPlacesToWork #TechJobs #Jobs #Hiring #Technology #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

Libraries can help formerly incarcerated community members build entrepreneurial skills. 📝 Join OCLC's WebJunction on 2 December to learn how two public libraries created innovative programs and a supportive environment for these individuals to build knowledge and skills in finance, marketing, licensing, and business planning. "Libraries supporting small business skills for formerly incarcerated individuals" is presented by: 🟢 Megan Phifer-Davis, St. Louis County Library 🟠 Adam Pitts, Gwinnett County Public Library ⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar --- #OCLC #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

Taipei National University of the Arts (🇹🇼) is taking a big step forward by choosing OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS/#OCLCwms) as its new library platform. The goal? Smoother workflows, faster cataloging, and a platform that can grow with the university’s needs. Known for its programs across music, fine arts, theater, dance, film, and more, the university wanted a system that supports both its creative community and its future plans. WMS’s clean, user-friendly design—and the trust they have in OCLC’s member-driven approach—made the decision easy. Plus, having direct access to WorldCat gives them a powerful foundation for managing collections and improving the experience for everyone who relies on the library. ⤵️ Learn how WMS is reshaping the university's library services. #OCLCnews --- #OCLC #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

Are you ready to enhance your library’s approach to hybrid and blended learning? Join us on 2 December (9 a.m. EST) as we explore innovative solutions and practical strategies to advance hybrid and blended learning in higher education. This webinar brings together two leading voices in digital education discussing how libraries can adapt to meet these changing needs and rethink how they support access, engagement, and learning: 🔵 David White, University of the Arts London 🟢 Dr. Maha Bali, The American University in Cairo ➡️ Register here: oc.lc/49ydNZ6 --- #OCLC #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove #LibrariesOfInstagram #LibrariansOfInstagram #ILoveLibraries #LibrariesTransform

ICYMI... FY25 was a year of unprecedented uncertainty and pathbreaking transformations. Despite the challenges, libraries and OCLC moved aggressively forward with a determined spirit and a steadfast commitment to build our shared future together by: 🟢 Investing to move libraries forward 🟣 Growing to help libraries thrive 🟠 Engaging to gather libraries’ expertise ➡️ Learn about our unwavering dedication to the library community in the OCLC Annual Report for 2024–2025: oc.lc/4r9ZQqN --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #ResearchLibrary #ResearchLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

#EngagedLibraries recognize the impact of community partnerships. 🤝 The I Partner With My Public Library Awards, sponsored by the non-profit Let’s Move in Libraries, annually recognize community partners doing amazing work with their local public libraries. Ten awardees for 2025 were announced in October. 📲 We want to know about the amazing partnerships happening at your library. Share your story on social media and include #EngagedLibraries 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. ⤵️ Read more about the award winners. --- #OCLC Noah Lenstra #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove