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The Universidad Complutense de Madrid (🇪🇸) has extended its collaboration with a new five-year agreement for OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (#OCLCwms). The renewal extends a decade of partnership and reinforces the university’s commitment to OCLC’s integrated cloud-based library services platform. The renewal also includes continued use of #OCLCtpasa, the interlibrary loan management system that automates workflows and reduces processing time while improving delivery speed. ⤵️ Read more, including to learn the university's perspective on our shared commitment to innovation and the value of this partnership. #OCLCnews --- #OCLC OCLC España #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #ResearchLibrary #ResearchLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

#WorldBookDay2026 is tomorrow, 5 March! 🌍📚 Young readers search wherever they are, and WorldCat.org helps connect them to books they'll love! How does your library reach young readers? ➡️ Start your next book search here: search.worldcat.org #OCLCuk #OCLCie --- #OCLC World Book Day Charity #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

We’ve recently added fresh training content to our online learning hub to help you get the most out of your services. In addition to live, instructor-led classes and self-paced training videos, interactive e-learning, and course recordings, you'll now find: ▶️ Short, focused videos to walk you through key tasks and features ☑️ Hands-on e-learning tools to help you explore new products and build skills step-by-step 🗣️ Recorded conferences and event sessions to help you stay up-to-date We know your schedule is packed. That’s why our entire catalog of training content, developed by OCLC experts, is available on demand so you can learn on your timeline. ⤵️ Explore all available resources and start learning when it works best for you. --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #ResearchLibrary #ResearchLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

Libraries of Things are now a familiar feature in many libraries, but far fewer libraries are fully activating these collections through intentional, community-centered programming. 🛠️ Join OCLC's WebJunction on 3 March for a practical, idea-rich session on how to design and deliver programs that put your Library of Things to work. "Programming with Your Library of Things" is presented by: 🔵 Hazel Onsrud, Curtis Memorial Library 🟢 Rachel Tanner, Central Arkansas Library System ⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar --- #OCLC #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

#EngagedLibraries make big impacts no matter the budget. 📚 Think you need a big budget to build an engaging after-school program? Think again! In this on-demand webinar from OCLC’s WebJunction, Meservey Public Library shares how they launched a thriving after-school program from the ground up with less than $100 per year. Serving a low-income community, this initiative brought in everything from coding and cooking classes to therapy animals, photography, sewing, music, and career exploration—all at little to no cost. In the recording, you'll learn how to tap into community partnerships, think outside the box, and turn your library into the go-to after-school hub for enrichment, creativity, and connection. ⤵️ Watch the recording here. --- 📲 Has your library gotten creative to create impressive programming while staying within budget? 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. --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

The 2026 Resource Sharing Conference (#OCLCrsc26) kicks off next Wednesday, 4 March, with OCLC and Atlas Systems sharing an in-depth look at new features and innovative developments that are transforming our interlibrary loan services. The full series, running through 14 May, features six free, virtual events that include presentations, lightning talks, a panel discussion, and time for Q&A. ➡️ Learn more and register for all sessions here: oc.lc/4saEEAr --- ℹ️ You will need to sign in to the OCLC Community Center with your credentials for WorldShare ILL or Tipasa to register for sessions. If you don’t have your credentials (or have forgotten them), use this form to request them: oc.lc/3OtUurw --- #OCLC #ResourceSharing #InterlibraryLoan #ILL #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

What do The Prince, The Divine Comedy, and Gladiator share? Each reflects Italy’s enduring cultural influence—and each leaves a measurable imprint in the global published record. Renowned for its contributions to world literature, Italy is the origin of many great works. The latest Data Insights from #OCLCresearch, From Marco Polo to Gladiator: Italy’s Influence on the Published Record, investigates which classic Italian works have stood the test of time for centuries, who can claim the title of “most popular Italian author,” and which film set in Italy, known for its rich history as a frequent subject or setting of great works of film, is the most popular. ⤵️ Read the full study to see how insights from WorldCat can surface the stories embedded in library collections, and how Italy’s cultural legacy continues to resonate worldwide. --- #OCLC #OCLCworldcat #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #ResearchLibrary #ResearchLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

ICYMI: Libraries have invested deeply in building and sustaining collective collections that safeguard access to the scholarly and cultural record, but maintaining those investments requires more than shared infrastructure. The latest #OCLCresearch report, Making Shared Print Work, explores current library workflows and tools for managing shared print, where these approaches fall short, and what’s needed to support coordinated stewardship across institutions and networks. ➡️ Read the report: lite.spr.ly/6001Peat --- #OCLC #SharedPrint #CollectiveCollections #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #ResearchLibrary #ResearchLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

Generational divides are some of the steepest, defined not just by age but also by differences in experiences, cultures, and perspectives. 👥 Join OCLC's WebJunction on 26 February to explore generational labels, discover the benefits of and barriers to intergenerational relationship building, and find resources for designing your own intergenerational programs. "Intergen at the Library: Programming and Engagement Across Ages" is presented by: 🔵 Cristy Moran, Library Consultant ⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar --- #OCLC #EngagedLibraries #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

#EngagedLibraries expand access to care. 🩸 With February’s #AmericanHeartMonth underway, libraries across the country are using partnerships and their centralized locations to spread information and awareness about cardiovascular health. One example can be found at Dover Public Library in Ohio, where the library is teaming up with the Cleveland Clinic to offer blood pressure checks and screenings for cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. ⤵️ Read about Dover’s partnership. --- 📲 How does your library promote healthy communities? 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. --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove