Library Technology Guides

University of Medellín to move to OCLC's WorldShare Management Services. The University of Medellín, a private university in Medellín, Colombia, has selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as its new library services platform to take full advantage of efficiencies in cataloging, discovery, and resource sharing. [Full Announcement].

La Universidad de Medellín pasará a los Servicios de Administración WorldShare de OCLC. La Universidad de Medellín, universidad privada en Medellín, Colombia, ha seleccionado los Servicios de Administración WorldShare de OCLC como su nueva plataforma de servicios bibliotecarios para aprovechar al máximo las eficiencias en catalogación, descubrimiento y compartir recursos. [Full Announcement].

Which books about America have truly stood the test of time? OCLC turns to the world's libraries for an answer. OCLC introduces America's 250-Year Bookshelf, a collection of 250 nonfiction books about America—one for every year since 1776—identified through data from WorldCat, the world's most comprehensive source of information about library collections. The list reveals which books, from among the vast number written about America over two and a half centuries, libraries around the world have continued to preserve and share across generations. [Full Announcement].

48 new libraries join OCLC's WorldShare Management Services community. OCLC's WorldShare Management Services, the first cloud-based library services platform and the only one built with WorldCat as its foundation, has added 48 libraries to its expanding community over the last 12 months. WMS makes it possible for libraries to gain significant efficiencies, improve user experience, increase the visibility of their collections, and collaborate with other leading institutions worldwide through OCLC's global network. [Full Announcement].

Heidelberg University Library has successfully implemented OCLC's WorldShare Management Services. Heidelberg University Library and OCLC have successfully transitioned WorldShare Management Services into live operation. With a total of 35 institutes and department libraries, Heidelberg University's library system is one of the largest academic library systems in Germany and provides literature and information services to approximately 30,000 students and 6,500 researchers. With the go-live of the cloud-based library services platform, the library has reached an important milestone in the modernization of its library infrastructure. [Full Announcement].

Constance Malpas promoted to Vice President, Research. OCLC announced that Constance Malpas has been promoted to Vice President, Research at OCLC. Constance has been an integral part of the OCLC Research team since 2006, leading research and strategic initiatives that advance the efficiency and impact of libraries worldwide. In her new role, Constance will guide the ongoing innovation and growth of OCLC Research, the Research Library Partnership, Leaders Council, and WebJunction. [Full Announcement].

Old Dominion University selects OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as its library services platform. Old Dominion University recently concluded a comprehensive review of its library systems, and OCLC's WorldShare Management Services emerged as the clear choice to provide ODU Libraries with the library services platform it needed. [Full Announcement].

Complutense University of Madrid extends partnership with OCLC. OCLC and the Complutense University of Madrid have extended their collaboration with a new five year agreement for WorldShare Management Services. The renewal extends a partnership of more than ten years and reinforces the university's commitment to OCLC's integrated cloud based library services platform. The renewal also includes continued use of Tipasa, the interlibrary loan management system that automates workflows and reduces processing time while improving delivery speed. [Full Announcement].

OCLC introduces Italian Discovery Catalog to expand access to rich history, culture. OCLC is introducing the Italian Discovery Catalog, a comprehensive bibliographic catalog of Italian library collections rich with history and culture. This new catalog offers access to Italian-language resources and materials across participating libraries, all within a unified, user-friendly discovery experience. The Italian Discovery Catalog currently provides more than 16 million records representing 31 million items held by Italian libraries, and it continues to grow. The catalog features filtering options to quickly locate all types of electronic resources, including open access content, as well as print works. [Full Announcement].

Popular E-Read Texas Library Service moving to CloudLibrary Mobile App this spring. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission announce that its popular E-Read Texas e-books program will be moving to CloudLibrary, an application from OCLC. TSLAC anticipates that most libraries will be up and running with CloudLibrary by the end of March. CloudLibrary replaces the previous app, Boundless, which shuttered in December due to the closure of the vendor, Baker & Taylor. [Full Announcement].

OCLC's award-winning CloudLibrary now offers streaming video in Australia and New Zealand. OCLC announced that its CloudLibrary streaming video service is now available to public libraries in Australia and New Zealand. This new functionality offers unlimited access to an ad-free video streaming service featuring thousands of films and TV episodes with no holds or waits. Viewers can enjoy a high-quality streaming experience across all devices, with a thoughtfully curated collection selected specifically for library audiences. [Full Announcement].

OCLC and CONUL libraries partner to showcase Ireland's rich cultural heritage. The Consortium of National and University Libraries has selected OCLC to deliver a unified view of the holdings of participating CONUL libraries, following a competitive procurement process. This new shared catalogue, to be built on the WorldShare platform with WorldCat as its foundation, will increase the visibility and discoverability of collections held in CONUL institutions, nationally and internationally. [Full Announcement].

OCLC's CloudLibrary honored with Gold 2026 Modern Library Award. CloudLibrary, OCLC's platform that offers access to a wide variety of digital content through libraries, has received Gold recognition as part of the 2026 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks. CloudLibrary provides access to a rich collection of digital content in a single app, including millions of ebooks and audiobooks as well as tens of thousands of magazines, digital newspapers, digital comics, and streaming video titles. [Full Announcement].

OCLC launches Colombia Discovery Catalog for single-search access to nation's library resources. OCLC has introduced the Colombia Discovery Catalog, a group catalog that improves libraries' visibility within Colombia by providing a unified view of collections across libraries, and facilitates the sharing of these library resources among Colombian institutions. More than 40 public, academic, and corporate libraries throughout Colombia have contributed millions of records of their collections to WorldCat—the world's most comprehensive global network of data about library collections and services. The Colombia Discovery Catalog is built on the WorldCat Discovery platform developed by OCLC that makes it possible for people to easily find and get resources available in libraries worldwide through a single search. [Full Announcement].

OCLC introduces new AI tools to make cataloging faster and smarter. OCLC has added powerful new AI features to its WorldShare Record Manager and Connexion cataloging applications. These updates help catalogers by automatically suggesting classification numbers and subject headings, saving time and improving accuracy. Catalogers can now see AI-generated suggestions for Dewey Decimal Classification numbers, Library of Congress Classification numbers, and Library of Congress Subject Headings as they create or edit records. The system draws on WorldCat data—built from hundreds of millions of library records—to make these intelligent recommendations. [Full Announcement].

Taipei National University of the Arts signs on to WorldShare Management Services to create efficiencies and support future growth. Taipei National University of the Arts has selected WorldShare Management Services as its new library services platform to streamline library operations, enhance cataloging efficiency, and prepare for future growth. [Full Announcement].

University of Chichester signs on to OCLC's WorldShare Management Services to enhance student and staff library experience. OCLC announced that the University of Chichester has selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its library services platform. The comprehensive cloud-based platform will help the university streamline library operations and provide enhanced access to global research resources for students and faculty. [Full Announcement].

OCLC Leaders Council elects Keith Webster to Board of Trustees. The OCLC Leaders Council has elected Keith Webster, Helen and Henry Posner, Jr. Dean of the University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon University, to the OCLC Board of Trustees. Webster was appointed Dean of University Libraries at Carnegie Mellon in July 2013 and two years later to the additional role of Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives. In 2021, his deanship was endowed by the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, making him the inaugural Helen and Henry Posner, Jr. Dean. [Full Announcement].

El Paso Community College Library is using OCLC's WorldShare Management Services to break down barriers to learning. El Paso Community College is now using OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as its library services platform to improve efficiencies, modernize resource management, and support students and faculty in today's digital world. [Full Announcement].

OCLC expands global partnerships with CORE sponsorship agreement. OCLC has announced a sponsorship agreement with COnnecting REpositories, expanding OCLC's commitment to supporting open access research infrastructure worldwide. This partnership builds on OCLC's recent agreements with organizations including the International Image Interoperability Framework, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, and the European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations. [Full Announcement].