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Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who dreamed of equality, justice, and unity.

➡️ Celebrate his vision by revisiting the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, available through open access on WorldCat.org: oc.lc/4a1jZsh #MLKDay #SearchWorldCat
January 19, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Have insights or expertise to share with the global resource sharing community? 💡 Submit a presentation proposal for the 2026 OCLC Resource Sharing Conference by this Friday, 23 January.

➡️ Learn more and submit your proposal here: oc.lc/49xJ4cQ #OCLCrsc26
January 18, 2026 at 7:46 PM
AI is transforming how we access and share information, but its true power depends on the quality of data behind it. Join us this Tuesday to discover real-world applications of AI and linked data in resource sharing and discoverability.

➡️ Register here: oc.lc/3YEJw4f
January 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
We're counting down the top 🔟 most popular stories from Abstracts, OCLC's flagship newsletter, in 2025.

1️⃣ Take a look at the 100 most requested books via OCLC interlibrary loan in 2024: oc.lc/4qpCvR2

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January 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM
We're counting down the top 🔟 most popular stories from Abstracts, OCLC's flagship newsletter, in 2025.

2️⃣ New AI tools make cataloging faster, smarter: oc.lc/4jCxNg4

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January 14, 2026 at 7:18 PM
We're counting down the top 🔟 most popular stories from Abstracts, OCLC's flagship newsletter, in 2025.

3️⃣ How libraries are shaping the future of knowledge in an AI world: oc.lc/45vc8AT

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January 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM
5️⃣ Enhancing the visibility and accessibility of open content: oc.lc/3NhFlsz

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January 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
We're counting down the top 🔟 most popular stories from Abstracts, OCLC's flagship newsletter, in 2025.

4️⃣ Taipei National University of the Arts moves to WMS: oc.lc/3Ngieig

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January 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
7️⃣ Chichester University modernizes library services with our cloud-based platform: oc.lc/3YyM7fX

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January 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
We're counting down the top 🔟 most popular stories from Abstracts, OCLC's flagship newsletter, in 2025.

6️⃣ Elevate your product expertise and boost your confidence with OCLC training: oc.lc/3Z7pi3a

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January 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
🔟 Step inside the heart of public library work with LiFT’s newest course: oc.lc/4juYao8

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January 10, 2026 at 9:42 PM
8️⃣ Opportunities and challenges of AI in metadata workflows: oc.lc/4jBjVCS

9️⃣ How resource sharing libraries overcame an international shipping crisis: oc.lc/4juymbE

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January 10, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Let’s take a moment to reflect on the top stories from Abstracts in 2025. Our best-read pieces focused on AI, resource sharing, professional development, open access, and WorldShare Management Services.

We're counting down the top 🔟 most popular, including... 🧵 1/3
January 10, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Looking for your next great read? 📚 Check out the top 50 non-fiction titles most frequently requested for interlibrary loan in 2025 through the OCLC resource sharing network.

➡️ Find the titles in a library near you: search.worldcat.org/lists/44e5d2e5-3613-46fd-878f-9c1a37e09a0a #SearchWorldCat
January 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Wrapping up another year of connecting more people to libraries! 🥳 Did you know OCLC and Google work together to link searches to collections in WorldCat? Since announcing and expanding the program, we’ve sent more than 2M clicks directly to these collections.

➡️ Learn more at oc.lc/visibility.
January 1, 2026 at 2:47 PM
From all of us at OCLC, a world of good wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year to come. ✨

We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
To learn from librarians and embrace their ideas, we engaged with the community at conferences, regional meetings, virtual events, and in the enhanced OCLC Community Center.

➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pb12b0 🧵 2/2
December 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In FY25, we focused on bringing libraries and library staff closer together through new ways of engaging, learning, and sharing.

➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pb12b0 🧵 1/2
December 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
⚠️ As part of ongoing modernization and resiliency efforts, OCLC will be performing critical infrastructure upgrades in our US data centers from 20 December at 4 p.m. EST until 21 December at 4 a.m. EST.

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December 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
To add value to library services in FY25, we grew #OCLCworldcat with linked data and even more content, as well as our #OCLCworldshare and #CloudLibraryApp platforms with more capabilities and subscribers.

➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4s006sH 🧵 2/2
December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Libraries never stand still—and neither can the systems that support them. As collections keep growing and shifting from print to digital, the need for smarter tools and stronger collaboration becomes even more important.

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December 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Together, these investments are helping libraries stay connected, efficient, and ready for the future.

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December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
From faster resource sharing to smarter metadata tools, libraries are saving time and serving communities better. At the same time, libraries are expanding digital access with CloudLibrary and building stronger networks with Wise.

➡️ Learn more: oc.lc/4pTz4Bs 🧵 2/3
December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Libraries are stepping into the AI era—and everyone benefits. In FY25, OCLC worked with libraries to put AI to practical use, speeding up article delivery, simplifying cataloging, and improving discovery for users everywhere.

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December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"As I reflect on the past year, one thing stands out above all: the resilience of libraries everywhere. Around the world, I’ve seen library leaders adapt, innovate, and serve their communities in extraordinary ways." – Skip Prichard

➡️ Read more: oc.lc/4pPuOTB
December 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM