OCLC Global Council becomes OCLC Leaders Council
On 19 March 2024, OCLC’s Global Council ratified changes to its name and structure. The evolution from OCLC Global Council to OCLC Leaders Council reflects the continuing and natural evolution of OCLC’s council model, while ensuring impactful participation and diverse global perspectives. The new Leaders Council starts in November 2024. Get more information about this change in the press release.
2023–24 Global and Regional Council members
A key benefit of membership is the opportunity to participate in OCLC's governance. Member libraries have a voice through their elected representatives.
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Global Council Executive Committee Chair
Matthijs van Otegem
University Librarian
Utrecht University
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Global Council Executive Committee Vice Chair
Joseph Hafner
Associate Dean, Collection Services
McGill University
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Maria Frahm-Arp
Executive Director: Library and Information Centre
University of Johannesburg
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Michael Levine-Clark
Dean of Libraries
University of Denver
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Gaye Rowley
Director of the Library; Professor in the Faculty of Law
Waseda University
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Helen Thomas
Associate University Librarian
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha/University of Canterbury