OCLC @ ACRL

Linked data provides a major new opportunity to connect the unique, powerful work done within the world’s libraries to more users, more partners, and more communities. From enhanced, library-focused discovery services to better visibility across the web, linked data will improve results for libraries and their users. With linked data, libraries can pave new paths—both within and outside traditional library platforms—that lead users to unexpected discoveries. This program provides an introduction to linked data fundamentals and practical advice for using new and existing tools that will help you use linked data to expand the reach of your library.

Discover the essential role of data and tools in supporting workflows for monographic shared print collections. This session will include findings from a project aimed at identifying the key workflows, data, and tools involved in shared print, as well as perceived gaps in data and tools. A panel of leading shared print practitioners will share their experiences on these topics and offer perspective on future priorities and opportunities. Learn how shared print workflows, data and tools support collection evaluation, coordinated collection stewardship, and DEI goals.

Objective 1: Identify the key data and tools necessary to support monographic shared print collective collection workflows in order to enhance collection management practices

Objective 2: Evaluate... Read more

Discover the essential role of data and tools in supporting workflows for monographic shared print collections. This session will include findings from a project aimed at identifying the key workflows, data, and tools involved in shared print, as well as perceived gaps in data and tools. A panel of leading shared print practitioners will share their experiences on these topics and offer perspective on future priorities and opportunities. Learn how shared print workflows, data and tools support collection evaluation, coordinated collection stewardship, and DEI goals.

Objective 1: Identify the key data and tools necessary to support monographic shared print collective collection workflows in order to enhance collection management practices

Objective 2: Evaluate strategies for improving the visibility and accessibility of diverse materials in shared print collections

Objective 3: Develop mechanisms for building, sharing, and storing collections for long-term persistence in order to equitably sustain collective print monographic collections

Library leaders/collection professionals recognize the importance of diversifying collections to authentically represent a spectrum of voices and perspectives. When navigating change is hard, how can these goals grow into practices and programs? This session will illuminate how institutions are actively building diverse print collections. Grounded in research and insights shared by panelists, the session will explore innovative strategies, including:

• Fostering reparative relationships with book suppliers
• Cultivating community partnerships to understand gaps
• Crafting comprehensive collection diversity strategies
• Benchmarking against peer collections
• Considering shared print
• Harnessing metadata to understand gaps and... Read more

Library leaders/collection professionals recognize the importance of diversifying collections to authentically represent a spectrum of voices and perspectives. When navigating change is hard, how can these goals grow into practices and programs? This session will illuminate how institutions are actively building diverse print collections. Grounded in research and insights shared by panelists, the session will explore innovative strategies, including:

• Fostering reparative relationships with book suppliers
• Cultivating community partnerships to understand gaps
• Crafting comprehensive collection diversity strategies
• Benchmarking against peer collections
• Considering shared print
• Harnessing metadata to understand gaps and inform collection development practices
• Involving community members/students in collections development

Objective 1: Learn about a range of approaches to diversify print collections at several institutions

Objective 2: Learn about practical strategies to shift collections development practices in support of expanding community involvement and investment

Objective 3: Increase their understanding of the emerging community of practice and efforts in diversifying collections to support their advocacy and motivation for this work