(via OCLC) OCLC is excited to announce the 2021 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference (RSC), a virtual event. Because of your positive feedback from the RSC20 web series, we will host another series of free virtual events that will focus on topics of interest to the interlibrary loan community. The events will take place from late…
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Reminder: OCLC Survey on Libraries and Sustainable Development Goals Closes Sun., Jan. 31
(via Mary Konkel, College of DuPage) The OCLC survey “Libraries and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” closes on Sunday, January 31, so there is still time to participate if you haven’t already. This survey focuses on the impact libraries can have on global sustainable development. Your input will be a key part of original research…
Findings of 2020 OCLC Global Council Survey on Discovery and Fulfillment Now Available
(via Mary Konkel, College of DuPage) In late 2019 OCLC Global Council, in conjunction with OCLC Research and Market Research teams, surveyed librarians around the world on their discovery and fulfillment efforts. The publication Global Perspectives on Discovery and Fulfillment: Findings from the 2020 OCLC Global Council Survey provides an overview of the findings from this…
Registration Open for OCLC Resource Sharing Conference Web Series That Starts July 8
(via OCLC) OCLC invites ILL professionals and users of OCLC’s resource-sharing solutions to join us online for a series of five sessions that starts on Wednesday, July 8. We’ll discuss how we’re all moving forward together, including best practices and better ways to connect your users with the information they need as your libraries reopen….
Recording of OCLC Virtual Town Hall “Libraries and the COVID-19 Crisis” Now Available for Viewing
(via OCLC) The recording from the April 13 OCLC Virtual Town Hall “Libraries and the COVID-19 Crisis” is now available for viewing, along with the chat transcript, slides, and additional resources from the meeting. More than 2,100 people attended the 90-minute session featuring representatives from public, academic, special, and school libraries. Presenters shared their experiences…
Call for Proposals: OCLC Americas Regional Council Conference 2019, Oct. 2-3 in Phoenix (Deadline June 3)
(via Mary Konkel, College of DuPage) Submit a proposal to showcase the great work being done by your institution OCLC is seeking member proposals that will spark conversations around library futures–more specifically, how libraries act as catalysts within their communities by providing new solutions, partnerships, and services to inspire change and innovation. Selected speakers will…
Reminder: Elections for OCLC Global and Regional Councils Delegates Open Through March 15
(via Mary Konkel, College of DuPage) It is time to vote! Elections for OCLC Global and Regional Councils delegates are now open through March 15, 2019. Each OCLC member institution has a single vote and a designated voting representative who received an email on February 15 with a link to the regional ballot for the…
Call for Nominations: Virginia Boucher/OCLC Distinguished ILL Librarian Award (Deadline 1/15)
(via Karen Janke, Erikson Institute) I have a modification to make in the link provided to access the nomination form. The first time you visit, you should use this link: https://www.conferenceabstracts.com/cfp2/login.asp?EventKey=ZFENIJEQ You’ll be asked to log in with your ALA id/password, then be taken to the nomination form submission site. Future logins should work from…
Call for Participation: OCLC Survey on Open Content (Deadline 1/15/19)
(via Mary Konkel, College of DuPage) On behalf of OCLC’s Global Council of library leaders I’d like to invite you to participate in the Open Content Survey. OCLC’s Global Council of library leaders wants to hear from you regarding your library’s use and support of open content/open access resources. The goal of the survey is…
Call for OCLC Global Council Candidate Nominations (Deadline 11/17)
(via Mary Konkel, College of DuPage) Did you know that as an OCLC member, your voice matters? You play an important role in the development of products and services and in shaping the direction of the OCLC cooperative. This work is accomplished by the OCLC Global and Regional Councils, which represent your voice and the…