Toby Lichtle
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👨👩👦👦 Husband and Papa | 💼 Social media strategist at OCLC | 🐱 Ohio University Alumni | 🎧 DJ | ✌️ Cub Scout Leader | ❤️ Germania, concerts, records, bier, football, + products
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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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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
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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.
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pb12b0 🧵 1/2
➡️ 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.
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pb12b0 🧵 2/2
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pb12b0 🧵 2/2
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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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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...
www.oclc.org
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
⤵️ Read more. 🧵 2/2 #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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"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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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
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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
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4s006sH 🧵 2/2
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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.
⤵️ Learn more. #CloudLibraryApp
⤵️ Learn more. #CloudLibraryApp
CloudLibrary: Your Library Digital Content App | OCLC
Ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and more with OCLC's CloudLibrary: Give your users more digital content and save your budget for a rainy day.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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.
⤵️ Learn more. #CloudLibraryApp
⤵️ Learn more. #CloudLibraryApp
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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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Library Community Engagement Coordinator Sarah Cawley said the library hopes to collaborate with organizations to use the cart as a shared educational resource. "This is not just a library resource. This is a community resource."
www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/... #EngagedLibraries
www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/... #EngagedLibraries
Great Falls Public Library launches mobile kitchen to boost community health
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The Great Falls Public Library is preparing to roll out a new resource aimed at promoting healthier living in the community. The library has become the
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December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Library Community Engagement Coordinator Sarah Cawley said the library hopes to collaborate with organizations to use the cart as a shared educational resource. "This is not just a library resource. This is a community resource."
www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/... #EngagedLibraries
www.montanarightnow.com/great-falls/... #EngagedLibraries
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Have you cast your VOTE FOR THE LIBRARIANS yet? Help us share our superheroes stories to an even wider audience and support the Freedom to Read movement by voting (or voting again) for us in the Cinema Eye Honors Audience Choice Award!
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Audience Choice Voting - Cinema Eye Honors
Audience Choice Voting Choose Your Favorite Film of this year
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December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Have you cast your VOTE FOR THE LIBRARIANS yet? Help us share our superheroes stories to an even wider audience and support the Freedom to Read movement by voting (or voting again) for us in the Cinema Eye Honors Audience Choice Award!
cinemaeyehonors.com/audience-cho...
cinemaeyehonors.com/audience-cho...
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Libraries are stepping into the AI era—and everyone benefits. In FY25, OCLC worked with libraries to put AI to practical use, speeding up article delivery, simplifying cataloging, and improving discovery for users everywhere.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Libraries are stepping into the AI era—and everyone benefits. In FY25, OCLC worked with libraries to put AI to practical use, speeding up article delivery, simplifying cataloging, and improving discovery for users everywhere.
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pTz4Bs 🧵 1/3
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pTz4Bs 🧵 1/3
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From faster resource sharing to smarter metadata tools, libraries are saving time and serving communities better. At the same time, libraries are expanding digital access with CloudLibrary and building stronger networks with Wise.
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pTz4Bs 🧵 2/3
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pTz4Bs 🧵 2/3
December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
From faster resource sharing to smarter metadata tools, libraries are saving time and serving communities better. At the same time, libraries are expanding digital access with CloudLibrary and building stronger networks with Wise.
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pTz4Bs 🧵 2/3
➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pTz4Bs 🧵 2/3
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Together, these investments are helping libraries stay connected, efficient, and ready for the future.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Together, these investments are helping libraries stay connected, efficient, and ready for the future.
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Middlesex County Library patrons: have you tried CloudLibrary for free eBooks and audiobooks on your phone or tablet? Download the app, pick our library, sign in with your card, and start reading or listening anywhere. No late fees, just great stories. 📚💙
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Middlesex County Library patrons: have you tried CloudLibrary for free eBooks and audiobooks on your phone or tablet? Download the app, pick our library, sign in with your card, and start reading or listening anywhere. No late fees, just great stories. 📚💙