Listening to library leaders: Surveys capture real-time perspectives shaping decisions across the field | Hanging Together, the OCLC Research Blog Learn how OCLC Research is helping library leaders navigate rapid change through pulse surveys capturing real-time insights. Learn how these quick, actionable snapshots complement in-depth research, providing timely guidance on priorities like funding, technology, staffing, and community needs. Stay informed about leadership insights drawn from the collective wisdom and evolving strategies shaping the future of libraries.

#OCLCresearch is expanding its approach with a new series of pulse surveys focused on library leadership priorities.

⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, Constance Malpas shares how the surveys will complement our more in-depth research activities.

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Scaling research support at Monash University Library | Hanging Together, the OCLC Research blog Learn from efforts at Monash University Library to reimagine operational structures and service models to scale research support and better align with institutional needs.

In this #HangingTogether blog, find insights from a recent #OCLCrlp webinar on how Monash University Library reimagined its operational and service models to align with institutional priorities without breaking their budget.

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Dog rose hips - 2025

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Exploring AI uses in archives and special collections: Integration, entities, and addressing need - Hanging Together Learn how archives and special collections are exploring using AI responsibly to meet accessibility requirements and improve access to unique resources.

AI tools present new possibilities for providing access to archives and special collections.

⤵️ In this second in a series of four #HangingTogether blogs, OCLC's Kate James shares insights from an #OCLCrlp working group. #OCLCresearch

Backlogs and beyond: AI in primary cataloging workflows - Hanging Together Facing backlogs, legacy metadata issues, and language challenges, libraries are exploring how AI may offer practical support—while keeping human expertise central.

In dit #HangingTogether blog post belicht OCLC Research de bevindingen van een RLP werkgroep over AI-implementatie in bibliotheken, waarbij menselijke expertise behouden blijft.

Werewolves in WorldCat - Hanging Together If you enjoy a good werewolf story, read on for a description of some resources that will leave you howling for more—all available in WorldCat, of course!

Happy Halloween! 🎃🐺 If you enjoy a good werewolf story, these resources — all available on WorldCat.org — will leave you howling for more.

⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Kate James shows that there is something for everyone. #OCLCresearch

Building connections with publishers to bridge the OA discovery gap  - Hanging Together Explore how libraries and publishers can collaborate to improve Open Access discoverability, breaking down barriers with better metadata, seamless access, and trust.

OCLC’s publisher relations team works to strengthen collaboration between libraries and publishers.

⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Claire Holloway explores how together they can improve #OpenAccess discoverability. #OCLCresearch #OAweek

Rising to the challenge: How the SHARES resource sharing community navigated a global disruption to international shipping - Hanging Together When international ILL shipping faced an unprecedented disruption, the OCLC RLP SHARES community turned confusion into collaboration, crafting creative solutions to keep library materials moving acros...

Uncertainty over global shipping operations in August 2025 led to various pauses that affected interlibrary loan into the US. In this #HangingTogether blog, #OCLCresearch's Dennis Massie highlights how the SHARES community responded.

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Artificial intelligence to support metadata workflows: an OCLC RLP working group - Hanging Together Discover how an OCLC RLP working group is exploring the power of AI to streamline workflows, tackle backlogs, and enhance collection descriptions. This work includes exploring key challenges, best pra...

Leuk nieuws vanuit het OCLC Research Library Partnership! Een nieuwe werkgroep onderzoekt hoe kunstmatige intelligentie (#AI) metadataworkflows in bibliotheken kan verbeteren. Lees meer ⤵️

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The ultimate cat quilt Feline blogger Chobe is back to share about a purr-fect quilt made by OCLC quilters--just in time for ALA

"Those crafty OCLC Quilters are at it again, making a cat quilt!" — Chobe 😺

⤵️ Our favorite feline is back on #OCLCresearch's #HangingTogether with details about our quilt up for auction at #ALAAC25 to support the Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship Fund.

Scaling de-duplication in WorldCat: Balancing AI innovation with cataloging care - Hanging Together Discover how OCLC uses AI to accelerate WorldCat de-duplication while preserving catalogers' care and expertise. Learn how a hybrid approach blends machine learning with human oversight to improve met...

Duplicate records have always been a challenge for libraries, requiring time, care, and human expertise.

⤵️ On #HangingTogether, OCLC's Bemal Rajapatirana shares how we are scaling de-duplication in WorldCat using a hybrid approach. #OCLCresearch

The ultimate cat quilt Feline blogger Chobe is back to share about a purr-fect quilt made by OCLC quilters--just in time for ALA

More on the ultimate #WorldCat library quilt and the scholarship it will support at #ALAAC25 from our resident cat blogger on #HangingTogether hangingtogether.org/world-of-cat...

Reimagine Descriptive Workflows in the UK and Ireland: An OCLC RLP community-informed discussion - Hanging Together OCLC RLP convenings illuminate how UK and Irish libraries are reimagining descriptive workflows to create welcoming spaces for all users.

Libraries and archives in the UK and Ireland are working to improve descriptive practices, tools, and workflows to better contextualize collections.

⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, hear from #OCLCrlp professionals leading this effort. #OCLCresearch

Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 18 March 2025 - Hanging Together In this edition: Women's History Month; elders in libraries; research on diversity in librarianship; ALA President shares experience with autism.

The latest #AdvancingIDEAs—a series on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility—has been posted on #HangingTogether by #OCLCresearch.

⤵️ Learn about #WomensHistoryMonth, elders and elder justice in libraries, diversity in librarianship, and more.

Activating URIs in linky MARC: an OCLC RLP discussion summary - Hanging Together As libraries work to a linked data future there are challenges in activating URIs within MARC records due to time constraints, tool limitations, and uncertainty about user needs. In a recent OCLC RLP ...

On this topic - a new #hangingtogether blog from OCLC-RLP on "Activating URIs in linky MARC" hangingtogether.org/activating-u...
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Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 18 February 2025 - Hanging Together In this edition: Earliest known African American cookbook; WebJunction webinar on neuroinclusive library workplaces; documentaries focus on libraries.

The latest #AdvancingIDEAs—a series on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility—has been posted on #HangingTogether by #OCLCresearch.

⤵️ Learn about the earliest known African American cookbook, neuroinclusive library workplaces, and more.

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Thanks to @merrileeiam.bsky.social for this series!

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Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 4 February 2025 - Hanging Together In this edition: Black History Month and Black librarians; 2025 Day of Remembrance; the facts about book bans.

The latest #AdvancingIDEAs, a series on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, has been posted on #HangingTogether by #OCLCresearch.

⤵️ Learn about a WorldCat.org resource list on #BlackHistoryMonth and Black librarians, @jacl-national.bsky.social's Day of Remembrance, and more.

ILL across borders: Insights from SHARES on sharing physical materials internationally - Hanging Together In the face of ever-rising costs, customs hurdles, and logistical headaches, the SHARES community came together to tackle the enduring challenges of international interlibrary loan—proving once again ...

Resource sharing across international borders can be difficult to navigate.

⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, #OCLCresearch’s Dennis Massie explores insights from the SHARES consortium on overcoming challenges, managing costs, and improving access to physical materials.

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@cavetoad.bsky.social’s birthday activity. Working out together after dropping the youngest at school for his hs trip! 😂😊#simplepleasures #hangingtogether