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OCLC Annual Report 2024–2025
OCLC’s Annual Report presents the key milestones and major innovations that libraries and OCLC achieved as the result of our collective efforts.
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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.
⤵️ Read the OCLC Annual Report for 2024–2025.
⤵️ Read the OCLC Annual Report for 2024–2025.
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From all of us at OCLC, a world of good wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year to come. ✨
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
From all of us at OCLC, a world of good wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year to come. ✨
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
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👀 WATCH THIS SPACE! 🚨
Have plans right after the ball drops in Times Square? 🪩 Join us here!
At 12:01am ET, we’ll start rolling out highlights for #PublicDomainDay2026 — iconic books, films & music newly free for reuse + where you can find them.
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
Have plans right after the ball drops in Times Square? 🪩 Join us here!
At 12:01am ET, we’ll start rolling out highlights for #PublicDomainDay2026 — iconic books, films & music newly free for reuse + where you can find them.
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
December 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
👀 WATCH THIS SPACE! 🚨
Have plans right after the ball drops in Times Square? 🪩 Join us here!
At 12:01am ET, we’ll start rolling out highlights for #PublicDomainDay2026 — iconic books, films & music newly free for reuse + where you can find them.
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
Have plans right after the ball drops in Times Square? 🪩 Join us here!
At 12:01am ET, we’ll start rolling out highlights for #PublicDomainDay2026 — iconic books, films & music newly free for reuse + where you can find them.
Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/public-domai...
From all of us at OCLC, a world of good wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year to come. ✨
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
From all of us at OCLC, a world of good wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year to come. ✨
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
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In FY25, we focused on bringing libraries and library staff closer together through new ways of engaging, learning, and sharing.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In FY25, we focused on bringing libraries and library staff closer together through new ways of engaging, learning, and sharing.
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pb12b0 🧵 1/2
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To learn from librarians and embrace their ideas, we engaged with the community at conferences, regional meetings, virtual events, and in the enhanced OCLC Community Center.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
To learn from librarians and embrace their ideas, we engaged with the community at conferences, regional meetings, virtual events, and in the enhanced OCLC Community Center.
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In Estevan, Saskatchewan "local high school students volunteered to help set up and decorate the [annual mini golf at the library] course" and over 250 partook of the fun over the weekend discoverestevan.com/articles/put... #EngagedLibraries
Putt between the Pages
The Estevan Public Library transformed its space into a festive playground December 5–7, hosting its annual mini golf event that drew in hundreds of participants. Branch Manager Jason Redshaw says thi...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In Estevan, Saskatchewan "local high school students volunteered to help set up and decorate the [annual mini golf at the library] course" and over 250 partook of the fun over the weekend discoverestevan.com/articles/put... #EngagedLibraries
In FY25, we focused on bringing libraries and library staff closer together through new ways of engaging, learning, and sharing.
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pb12b0 🧵 1/2
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December 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In FY25, we focused on bringing libraries and library staff closer together through new ways of engaging, learning, and sharing.
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While generally I’m against for AI metadata creation, I’ve like this macro for enhancement. Though not perfect, it does save time in getting me pointed in the right direction. I like that I can review & choose to not use any of the terms or proposed call numbers. Will continue to test!
Powerful new AI features have been added to #OCLCworldshare Record Manager and #OCLCconnexion, helping catalogers save time and improve accuracy by automatically suggesting classification numbers and subject headings.
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OCLC introduces new AI tools to make cataloging faster and smarter | OCLC
OCLC has added powerful new AI features to its WorldShare Record Manager and Connexion cataloging applications that automatically suggesting classification numbers and subject headings.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
While generally I’m against for AI metadata creation, I’ve like this macro for enhancement. Though not perfect, it does save time in getting me pointed in the right direction. I like that I can review & choose to not use any of the terms or proposed call numbers. Will continue to test!
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⚠️ As part of ongoing modernization and resiliency efforts, OCLC will be performing critical infrastructure upgrades in our US data centers from 20 December at 4 p.m. EST until 21 December at 4 a.m. EST.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
⚠️ As part of ongoing modernization and resiliency efforts, OCLC will be performing critical infrastructure upgrades in our US data centers from 20 December at 4 p.m. EST until 21 December at 4 a.m. EST.
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Access to certain products and services across all regions will be temporarily affected. The main service interruption is planned for the first several hours of the maintenance window, but intermittent service degradation is possible.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Access to certain products and services across all regions will be temporarily affected. The main service interruption is planned for the first several hours of the maintenance window, but intermittent service degradation is possible.
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We are committed to fully restoring service access as quickly as possible. Due to the complexity of this project, the window may extend beyond the anticipated schedule.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We are committed to fully restoring service access as quickly as possible. Due to the complexity of this project, the window may extend beyond the anticipated schedule.
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We schedule maintenance at times intended to minimize impact for our global members, but we recognize some users may still be affected. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We schedule maintenance at times intended to minimize impact for our global members, but we recognize some users may still be affected. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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➡️ You can view the most current information and receive updates about the planned outage on the OCLC System Status Dashboard: oclc.service-now.com/status
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December 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
➡️ You can view the most current information and receive updates about the planned outage on the OCLC System Status Dashboard: oclc.service-now.com/status
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This week, ALA and global library leaders led a session on dynamic digital inclusion at the UN High Level Meeting on WSIS+20, exploring how digital inclusion moves from global commitments to local, practical action.
Check out the recording: https://bit.ly/44wh8EQ
Check out the recording: https://bit.ly/44wh8EQ
December 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This week, ALA and global library leaders led a session on dynamic digital inclusion at the UN High Level Meeting on WSIS+20, exploring how digital inclusion moves from global commitments to local, practical action.
Check out the recording: https://bit.ly/44wh8EQ
Check out the recording: https://bit.ly/44wh8EQ
⚠️ As part of ongoing modernization and resiliency efforts, OCLC will be performing critical infrastructure upgrades in our US data centers from 20 December at 4 p.m. EST until 21 December at 4 a.m. EST.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
⚠️ As part of ongoing modernization and resiliency efforts, OCLC will be performing critical infrastructure upgrades in our US data centers from 20 December at 4 p.m. EST until 21 December at 4 a.m. EST.
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OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves visibility for Colombian libraries by providing a unified view of collections and facilitating sharing of resources among institutions. 🇨🇴
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OCLC launches Colombia Discovery Catalog for single-search access to nation's library resources | OCLC
OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves libraries' visibility within Colombia by providing a unified view of collections across libraries, and facilitates the...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves visibility for Colombian libraries by providing a unified view of collections and facilitating sharing of resources among institutions. 🇨🇴
⤵️ Read more. 🧵 1/2 #OCLCnews
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The Colombia Discovery Catalog is built on the #OCLCWorldCat Discovery platform, making it possible for people to easily find and get resources available in libraries worldwide through a single search.
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OCLC launches Colombia Discovery Catalog for single-search access to nation's library resources | OCLC
OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves libraries' visibility within Colombia by providing a unified view of collections across libraries, and facilitates the...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Colombia Discovery Catalog is built on the #OCLCWorldCat Discovery platform, making it possible for people to easily find and get resources available in libraries worldwide through a single search.
⤵️ Read more. 🧵 2/2 #OCLCnews
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Company News: OCLC Introduces New #AI Tools to Make #Cataloging Faster and Smarter www.oclc.org/en/news/rele... #metadata #libraries #DDC #LCC #LCSH
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Company News: OCLC Introduces New #AI Tools to Make #Cataloging Faster and Smarter www.oclc.org/en/news/rele... #metadata #libraries #DDC #LCC #LCSH
OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves visibility for Colombian libraries by providing a unified view of collections and facilitating sharing of resources among institutions. 🇨🇴
⤵️ Read more. 🧵 1/2 #OCLCnews
⤵️ Read more. 🧵 1/2 #OCLCnews
OCLC launches Colombia Discovery Catalog for single-search access to nation's library resources | OCLC
OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves libraries' visibility within Colombia by providing a unified view of collections across libraries, and facilitates the...
www.oclc.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves visibility for Colombian libraries by providing a unified view of collections and facilitating sharing of resources among institutions. 🇨🇴
⤵️ Read more. 🧵 1/2 #OCLCnews
⤵️ Read more. 🧵 1/2 #OCLCnews
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The National Public Library of Antigua and Barbuda teamed up w/ the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Ministry of Education, the National School Meals Program, the Medical Benefits Scheme, and the Ministry of Health to offer this event. #EngagedLibraries antiguaobserver.com/students-par...
Students participate in World Diabetes Day Expo at public library - Antigua Observer Newspaper
By Kisean Joseph Kisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.com A number of students from eight primary and secondary schools gathered at the National Public Library yesterday for the third annual World Diabetes D...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The National Public Library of Antigua and Barbuda teamed up w/ the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Ministry of Education, the National School Meals Program, the Medical Benefits Scheme, and the Ministry of Health to offer this event. #EngagedLibraries antiguaobserver.com/students-par...
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Libraries never stand still—and neither can the systems that support them. As collections keep growing and shifting from print to digital, the need for smarter tools and stronger collaboration becomes even more important.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Libraries never stand still—and neither can the systems that support them. As collections keep growing and shifting from print to digital, the need for smarter tools and stronger collaboration becomes even more important.
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4s006sH 🧵 1/2
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4s006sH 🧵 1/2
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To add value to library services in FY25, we grew #OCLCworldcat with linked data and even more content, as well as our #OCLCworldshare and #CloudLibraryApp platforms with more capabilities and subscribers.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
To add value to library services in FY25, we grew #OCLCworldcat with linked data and even more content, as well as our #OCLCworldshare and #CloudLibraryApp platforms with more capabilities and subscribers.
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4s006sH 🧵 2/2
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"Of course, any kind of book category is going to be good for me." Purdue University archivist and Jeopardy! super champion Adriana Harmeyer speaks with American Libraries about her time on the show. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/qa-with-adriana-harmeyer/
December 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"Of course, any kind of book category is going to be good for me." Purdue University archivist and Jeopardy! super champion Adriana Harmeyer speaks with American Libraries about her time on the show. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/11/03/qa-with-adriana-harmeyer/
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Ready to confidently plan your next system move? ▶️⏺️ View this 30-minute, on-demand webinar to discover how implementation with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) can be your smoothest system transition yet.
⤵️ Watch now. #OCLCwms
⤵️ Watch now. #OCLCwms
Experience the WMS difference: An easier migration for academic libraries | OCLC
View this 30-minute webinar to discover how implementation with our WorldShare Management Services (WMS) can be your smoothest system transition yet. Whether you’re in the early planning stages or rea...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Ready to confidently plan your next system move? ▶️⏺️ View this 30-minute, on-demand webinar to discover how implementation with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) can be your smoothest system transition yet.
⤵️ Watch now. #OCLCwms
⤵️ Watch now. #OCLCwms
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Fifteen Years of #ISNI: A Milestone for Global Identity Management isni.org/page/article... #metadata #libraries #scholcomm @oclc.org
December 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Fifteen Years of #ISNI: A Milestone for Global Identity Management isni.org/page/article... #metadata #libraries #scholcomm @oclc.org