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#EngagedLibraries write for their audience. 📄 In this second article in a series from OCLC's #WebJunction, discover writing that is easy to read, purposeful, and more likely to get the response you need.

➡️ Read more: oc.lc/48ta11G

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The image reads: "We will be performing infrastructure upgrades. This maintenance will temporarily affect access to services, including websites. For updates, please visit oc.lc/status." The OCLC logo appears at the top of the image.

OCLC will be performing infrastructure upgrades on 10-11 April. Some OCLC websites and services may be impacted by brief outages.

We schedule system maintenance at times intended to minimize impact for our global members, but we recognize some users may still be affected. 🧵 1/2

GreenGlass for Serials: Manage your print serials quickly and accurately with detailed holdings data | OCLC A 30-minute demonstration of how you may benefit from a responsible deselection project with GreenGlass for Serials

Many libraries are reevaluating their building's space configuration as needs change. 📚 Join us on 14 April to learn how your institution may benefit from a deselection project with GreenGlass for Serials.

⤵️ Learn more and register. #OCLCgreenglass

The invisible infrastructure: why metadata is now a C-level strategic asset - Research Information Why metadata as infrastructure is now pivotal for e-resources reliability, user trust, and ROI in higher education libraries

NEW expert viewpoint from OCLC: The invisible infrastructure: why metadata is now a C-level strategic asset

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Why metadata as infrastructure is now pivotal for e-resources reliability, user trust, and ROI in higher education libraries

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GreenGlass for Serials: Manage your print serials quickly and accurately with detailed holdings data | OCLC A 30-minute demonstration of how you may benefit from a responsible deselection project with GreenGlass for Serials

Many libraries are reevaluating their building's space configuration as needs change. 📚 Join us on 14 April to learn how your institution may benefit from a deselection project with GreenGlass for Serials.

⤵️ Learn more and register. #OCLCgreenglass

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Delighted to welcome OCLC to the CILIP #SupplierShowcase. They'll showcase their library services platform, WorldShare Management Services (WMS). Visit their stand to see WMS in action, other products & services, and meet their team. 👉 Register: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/SupplierShowcaseLondon26

Strengthen cataloging skills with new LiFT course series | OCLC's WebJunction WebJunction just released three new LiFT program courses—completing the four-part Library Catalog series—to give library staff practical, user-friendly skills they can use right away. From understandi...

Each course includes hands-on activities, discussion guides, and extra resources to deepen learning. Finish all four and earn a badge you can share on LinkedIn or your digital backpack.

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Strengthen cataloging skills with new LiFT course series | OCLC's WebJunction WebJunction just released three new LiFT program courses—completing the four-part Library Catalog series—to give library staff practical, user-friendly skills they can use right away. From understandi...

From understanding call numbers to navigating subject headings and copy cataloging, these free, on-demand courses break down the essentials without the jargon.

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Strengthen cataloging skills with new LiFT course series | OCLC's WebJunction WebJunction just released three new LiFT program courses—completing the four-part Library Catalog series—to give library staff practical, user-friendly skills they can use right away. From understanding call numbers to navigating subject headings and copy cataloging, these free, on-demand courses break down the essentials without the jargon. Each course includes hands-on activities, discussion guides, and extra resources to deepen learning. Finish all four and earn a badge you can share on LinkedIn or your digital backpack. In our surveys, cataloging topped the list of skills library staff want to strengthen—and these courses deliver. Whether you’re new to cataloging or brushing up on fundamentals, this series offers a smart, approachable starting point. Read on to see what each course covers and how to get started.

OCLC's #WebJunction just released three new LiFT program courses—completing the four-part Library Catalog series—to give library staff practical, user-friendly skills they can use right away.

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Winning Library Grants: Turning Community Needs Into Funded Projects If grant writing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Libraries everywhere are balancing limited time, big ideas, and shifting community needs. This session offers a friendly, encouraging walk through a clear approach that makes the whole process more manageable and more successful.

If grant writing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. 📑 Join OCLC's #WebJunction tomorrow, 7 April, to explore how to identify community needs, shape them into grant project ideas, align with funders, and create a project structure that reviewers will trust.

⤵️ Register now. #WJwebinar

Winning Library Grants: Turning Community Needs Into Funded Projects If grant writing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Libraries everywhere are balancing limited time, big ideas, and shifting community needs. This session offers a friendly, encouraging walk throu...

"Winning library grants: Turning community needs into funded projects" is presented by:

🟠 Stephanie Gerding, 4Libraries

📅 7 April | 3-4 p.m. EDT #WJwebinar

New report highlights how libraries are adapting to the digital world 🌐📚

Coming soon: a pilot site with open-access country profiles + digital metrics to boost global comparison and collaboration.

Learn more: https://tr.ee/Es6hru

Winning Library Grants: Turning Community Needs Into Funded Projects If grant writing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Libraries everywhere are balancing limited time, big ideas, and shifting community needs. This session offers a friendly, encouraging walk throu...

"Winning library grants: Turning community needs into funded projects" is presented by:

🟠 Stephanie Gerding, 4Libraries

📅 7 April | 3-4 p.m. EDT #WJwebinar

Winning Library Grants: Turning Community Needs Into Funded Projects If grant writing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Libraries everywhere are balancing limited time, big ideas, and shifting community needs. This session offers a friendly, encouraging walk through a clear approach that makes the whole process more manageable and more successful.

If grant writing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. 📑 Join OCLC's #WebJunction tomorrow, 7 April, to explore how to identify community needs, shape them into grant project ideas, align with funders, and create a project structure that reviewers will trust.

⤵️ Register now. #WJwebinar

Our April issue is here, featuring our Graphic Novels Preview, funding strategies, a memorial for librarians who advanced the field, and more. Explore our latest articles today: hubs.la/Q049tk780

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Thank you for an amazing #PLA2026! 💜 Public libraries are at the heart of their communities. Every conversation we had over the last few days has been a reminder of that spirit. Thank you for sharing how you are connecting with and innovating for those you serve.

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Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

OCLC is here for you beyond the conference—helping share your stories, finding solutions to your needs, and making the work you do more efficient so you can focus on your community.👏 We can't wait to see you again for #PLA2028 in San Francisco!

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Happy National School Librarian Day! 🦸‍♂️🦹🏿‍♀️🦹 #SchoolLibrarianDay recognizes the vital role school librarians play in education: promote literacy, teach essential research & tech skills, & support students & staff. #COOLlibrarians #KansasDepartmentofEducation #ksleg

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

OCLC is here for you beyond the conference—helping share your stories, finding solutions to your needs, and making the work you do more efficient so you can focus on your community.👏 We can't wait to see you again for #PLA2028 in San Francisco!

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Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.

Thank you for an amazing #PLA2026! 💜 Public libraries are at the heart of their communities. Every conversation we had over the last few days has been a reminder of that spirit. Thank you for sharing how you are connecting with and innovating for those you serve.

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Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Such a fun and exciting Thursday at #PLA2026! 👏 The exhibits are open until 2 p.m. today, so don't miss your last chance to visit with our team and grab a cup of hot cider at booth 1102. ☕️

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Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Stop by to tell us your library's story—something you're proud of, building, rethinking, hopeful about, or anything in between. 👋 See you soon, #PLA2026!

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Day 1 at #PLA2026: Thousands of library workers, advocates, partners and doggos—all in one place, sharing ideas, celebrating wins, and looking forward to what’s next.

#libraries #libraryjoy #librarians

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Stop by to tell us your library's story—something you're proud of, building, rethinking, hopeful about, or anything in between. 👋 See you soon, #PLA2026!

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Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.

Such a fun and exciting Thursday at #PLA2026! 👏 The exhibits are open until 2 p.m. today, so don't miss your last chance to visit with our team and grab a cup of hot cider at booth 1102. ☕️

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🫶🏻 The Timely Topics at #ALAAC26 spotlight the issues shaping libraries right now.

Scroll for a sample of programs on Libraries Serving Targeted Communities and Health & Safety in the Library.

Register today and lock in early rates through April 24th. https://bit.ly/4qJALBq

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#PLA2026: We want to hear about your library's programs, events, spaces, and people doing amazing things for your community! 📸 Visit our team at OCLC booth 1102 and share your story with our social media team.

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⏯️ We will be sharing videos captured during the conference throughout the year with our social media followers and email subscribers. It's one way we can help celebrate amazing libraries and their workers, as well as share ideas with the larger library community. 👏

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