Uncovering hidden duplicates in WorldCat: Combining machine learning and library expertise to strengthen data quality
Below are two WorldCat records for the same book. The first shows the pre-publication record, with the title as provided by the publisher, a projected date, and little else (Figure 1). The second is t…
25 years of Jeugdbieb.nl: A small idea that became a public good
Twenty-five years ago, a youth librarian in the Netherlands saw a problem that many parents, educators, and librarians are still grappling with today: finding trustworthy information for children onli…
AI needs context. Linked data provides.
Artificial intelligence is at the center of today’s technology conversation. At conferences, in headlines, and across product roadmaps, AI is everywhere. At the same time, linked data, once a major fo…
Making accessibility metadata work at scale
Digital content is evolving quickly, and so are expectations for inclusive access. Libraries are being asked to deliver e-books, audiobooks, and streaming media in ways that work for everyone. But the…
Listening to library leaders: Surveys capture real-time perspectives shaping decisions across the field
Funding and resourcing, technology, staffing, community needs and expectations—the pace of change library leaders now need to navigate and lead their organizations through is nothing short of breathta…
Celebrating excellence: How being the “Best Place to Work in IT” elevates library services
I’m delighted to share that OCLC has once more earned the top spot on Computerworld’s “Best Place to Work in IT” among midsize global organizations. Such distinction matters. This isn’t just an accola…
Expand horizons with diversity and inclusion
I shared earlier this month that we were once again ranked first in Computerworld’s “Best Places to Work in IT.” Among midsize companies globally, we’re in the top ten for IT growth and in the top pos…
Lessons on building community while building the new OCLC Community Center
If you participate in the OCLC Community Center, you’ll know it’s recently had a major upgrade. We’re happy with the results and excited about the possibilities ahead. But getting to this point wasn’t…
An introduction to library linked data
We recently announced a comprehensive strategy to bring linked data into mainstream library cataloging workflows. It’s a long-term approach, recognizing that most libraries will move to linked data sl…
Engage faculty and students with digital collections
There are almost as many reasons for digitizing library collections as there are collections themselves. Public libraries may do so to curate and promote unique local history or culture. Museums, of c…
