2021 News
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Research Information Management in the United States
This two-part report series provides a first-of-its-kind documentation of research information management (RIM) practices at US research universities, presenting a thorough examination of RIM practices, goals, stakeholders, and system components.
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OCLC Research report offers new insights on Research Information Management (RIM) in United States
The Research Information Management in the United States two-part report series provides a first-of-its-kind documentation of RIM practices at US research universities, presenting a thorough examination of RIM practices, goals, stakeholders, and syst...
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New Model Library: Pandemic Effects and Library Directions
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted libraries of all types around the world, requiring library leaders to respond to rapidly shifting community and institutional needs. This briefing shares how leaders adapted during the pandemic and what they envision mo...
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New Model Library—A new publication from OCLC Research
A new briefing from OCLC Research describes how library leaders responded to the rapidly changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the needs of their staff and their community.
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New preprint on Retrospective Accessioning available for download
Download an open access preprint of “Retrospective Accessioning” on OCLC Research
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Book on libraries Leveraging Wikipedia now available for free download
Available for free download—Leveraging Wikipedia: Connecting Communities of Knowledge
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OCLC joins four IMLS grants as partner
Misinformation Escape Room: Supporting Libraries as Hubs for Misinformation Education. The University of Washington Information School will develop and implement a comprehensive progr...
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OCLC receives IMLS grant to support libraries responding to the opioid crisis
Supporting Library Responses to the Opioid Crisis. OCLC has been awarded an IMLS National Leadership Gr...
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On-demand OCLC Research Update sessions at ALA Annual 2021
Watch OCLC Research’s on-demand sessions at ALA Annual (June 23 – 29, 2021). Browse the session descriptions below—including the latest OCLC Research update—and be sure to add them to your conference sch...
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June 24—Live REALM Discussion Panel at ALA Annual 2021
Join the REALM project for a live discussion panel with museum representatives to discuss how museums and public libraries can partner to respond to public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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University of Waterloo Library joins OCLC Research Library Partnership
The OCLC Research Library Partnership (RLP) is excited to welcome the University of Waterloo as a Partner.
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OCLC and LIBER announce new open scholarship workshop series
OCLC and LIBER partner to support developing strategic relationships across universities to advance open scholarship
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Reimagine Descriptive Workflows, a new project from OCLC underway
OCLC has been awarded a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to convene a diverse group of experts, practitioners, and community members to determine ways to address systemic biases and improve racial equity in descriptive practi...
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Total Cost of Stewardship: Responsible Collection Building in Archives and Special Collections
The Total Cost of Stewardship framework is a holistic approach to understanding the resources needed to responsibly acquire and steward archives and special collections. Included materials: Research Report, Annotated Bibliography, and Tool S...
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OCLC Research Update: Convening, understanding, and sharing
The recording from our ALA Midwinter 2021 OCLC Research Update session is now available. Watch to learn more about the latest research and educatio...
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REALM project Test 7 and 8 results available
The REALM project has published the results of Tests 7 and 8 of Battelle’s laboratory testing for infectious COVID-19 virus on materials commonly found in libraries, archives and museums. These tests compare the effect of colder and warmer temperatur...
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University of Notre Dame joins OCLC Research Library Partnership
The OCLC Research Library Partnership (RLP) is excited to welcome the University of Notre Dame as a Partner.
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New OCLC Research Report on Transforming Metadata into Linked Data
Transforming Metadata into Linked Data to Improve Digital Collection Discoverability, an OCLC Research Report, shares the findings from the CONTENTdm Linked Data Pilot project. In this pilot project, OCLC partnered with institutions that manage their...
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Complete the OCLC survey on libraries and Sustainable Development Goals
One of the greatest strengths of the OCLC community is the research we can do together to gain a deeper understanding of issues and trends facing libraries.