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Collective Insight: Driven by Shared Data

By applying some massively collaborative thinking to issues and opportunities that libraries face today, we can deepen our collective knowledge and broaden our expertise. Join us for this series of discussions.

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Upcoming Events

29 May 2013

OCLC Canada Symposium at CLA: "Linked Data and Innovation in Canadian Libraries"

OCLC Canada will hold a symposium and luncheon during the Canadian Library Association Annual Conference and Trade Show. The symposium and luncheon are free and open to all.

This year’s symposium keynote speaker will be Richard Wallis, Technology Evangelist, OCLC. He will discuss how Linked Data is used, what it could lead to—and whether or not it truly represents a radical change.

31 May 2013

Collective Insight: Driven by Shared Data

Part of the Collective Insight event series, this will be an engaging symposium on the break-through opportunities and operational challenges of turning data into powerful analyses and purposeful action for academic libraries and the campuses they serve.

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