Presentations
Pandemic Effects and Library Directions
virtual
In this session, OCLC Research staff summarised findings from interviews with 29 library leaders from 11 countries conducted during the height of the pandemic, the themes of which were synthesized in the briefing, The New Model Library: Pandemic Effects and Library Directions.
Topics: New Model Library
EBLIDA & OCLC Workshop
virtual
As a part of OCLC Research’s work in documenting how libraries as organizations operate, adapt, and evolve, the OCLC Research team met with global library leaders to discuss emerging library models in response to the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. They looked at new and evolving practices and policies, possibilities for collaboration, and how these opportunities can benefit their communities into the future.
Topics: New Model Library
Transition and Transformation: Realigning to develop a New Model Library
virtual
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed higher education and academic libraries. Services and modes of collaboration have had to shift dramatically to adapt to challenges and support the rapidly changing needs of our communities.
Topics: New Model Library
New Model Library
Library leaders had to make immediate changes because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their workflows and community offerings. This session reflected on their long-term vision for libraries as a result of changing practices and environments.
Topics: New Model Library
OCLC Research Update: Convening, understanding, and sharing
virtual
This January 2021 update session includes presentations on Resource Sharing, Realigning to develop a New Model Library, Linked Data Research, and Library Learning during COVID-19
Topics: Resource Sharing, New Model Library, Linked Data
Circulating Optimism: How Library Workers Have Shifted Rapidly to Engage and Assist their Communities
virtual
In this session with OCLC Research, learn how libraries have strengthened community by connecting, collaborating, and supporting each other amid a tumultuous and ever-shifting landscape.
Topics: New Model Library