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You'll hear from peers at Northwestern University, New York University, and the California Digital Library on ethical and effective use of AI, as well as OCLC experts on how we're leveraging the latest technologies to enhance services.

⤵️ Register now. 🧵2/2

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2026 cataloging community meeting | OCLC
This virtual community event provides an opportunity to hear about important work by community members and learn about OCLC cataloging and metadata services.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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This new catalog offers access to Italian-language resources and materials across participating libraries, all within a unified, user-friendly discovery experience.

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OCLC introduces Italian Discovery Catalog to expand access to rich history, culture | OCLC
Today, OCLC is introducing the Italian Discovery Catalog, a comprehensive bibliographic catalog of Italian library collections rich with history and culture.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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It currently provides more than 16 million records representing 31 million items held by Italian libraries, and it continues to grow.

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OCLC introduces Italian Discovery Catalog to expand access to rich history, culture | OCLC
Today, OCLC is introducing the Italian Discovery Catalog, a comprehensive bibliographic catalog of Italian library collections rich with history and culture.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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You’ll hear from peers at Northwestern University Libraries, New York University Libraries, and California Digital Library, as well as OCLC experts on enhancements to our products and services.

⤵️ Register now for the world’s largest virtual cataloging meeting. 🧵 2/2

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2026 cataloging community meeting | OCLC
This virtual community event provides an opportunity to hear about important work by community members and learn about OCLC cataloging and metadata services.
www.oclc.org
February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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This new shared catalogue, built on the #OCLCworldshare platform with #OCLCworldcat as its foundation, will increase the visibility and discoverability of collections in CONUL institutions, nationally and internationally.

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OCLC and CONUL libraries partner to showcase Ireland's rich cultural heritage | OCLC
The Consortium of National and University Libraries (CONUL) has selected OCLC to deliver a unified view of the holdings of participating CONUL libraries, following a competitive procurement process.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Founded in 1971, CONUL represents 13 research libraries on the island of Ireland and more than 240,000 individual members, including researchers, students, and members of the public.

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OCLC and CONUL libraries partner to showcase Ireland's rich cultural heritage | OCLC
The Consortium of National and University Libraries (CONUL) has selected OCLC to deliver a unified view of the holdings of participating CONUL libraries, following a competitive procurement process.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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CONUL is the only research library consortium that covers the island of Ireland, focusing on preserving and promoting Irish research and cultural heritage.

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OCLC and CONUL libraries partner to showcase Ireland's rich cultural heritage | OCLC
The Consortium of National and University Libraries (CONUL) has selected OCLC to deliver a unified view of the holdings of participating CONUL libraries, following a competitive procurement process.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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"Creating a culture of trust and bridgebuilding: One library’s transformation story" is presented by:

🔵 Erin Busbea and Melissa Duncan-Thomas, Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System
🟢 Shamichael Hallman, @urbanlibcouncil.bsky.social

📅 29 January | 3-4 p.m. EST
Creating a culture of trust and bridgebuilding: One library’s transformation story | OCLC's WebJunction
Learn about bridgebuilding from a library director and her community engagement coordinator as they share their library’s story of transformation from both perspectives.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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📲 We want to know how your community steps up to support student literacy. Share your story on social media by including #EngagedLibraries and tagging OCLC in your post.

⤵️ Learn how to share your community engagement success stories.
Share your library’s #EngagedLibaries success stories | OCLC
#EngagedLibraries invites library workers to share stories of community engagement success across their social media channels. Consider posting ideas that your peers might find helpful, highlights of ...
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January 24, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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CloudLibrary provides access to a rich collection of digital content in a single app, including ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, comics, and streaming video titles.

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OCLC's CloudLibrary honored with Gold 2026 Modern Library Award | OCLC
CloudLibrary, OCLC's platform that offers access to a wide variety of digital content through libraries, has received Gold recognition as part of the 2026 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:26 PM