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  • Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas by persons working with or interested in map and geography collections
  • Provides a forum to increase the availability, use, and bibliographic control of map and geography collections
  • Increases communication and cooperation between map and geography librarians and other librarians
  • Contributes to the improvement of education and training of map and geography librarians.

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OCLC announces the agenda for the world's largest virtual cataloging meeting

  • 1.  OCLC announces the agenda for the world's largest virtual cataloging meeting

    Posted May 28, 2025 12:24 PM

    Just announced: Agenda for the 18 June OCLC cataloging community meeting
     

    We're pleased to announce the agenda for the world's largest virtual cataloging meeting. Register now to secure your spot.

    Here's a summary of the agenda:
     

    Metadata collaboration across cultural heritage institutions | Wellcome Collection and Yale University

    • Two institutions showcase impactful contributions toward promoting greater access to their collections.  

    ​​​​​​OCLC cataloging products and services update | OCLC Metadata and Digital Services Product Team

    • Morag Boyd is introduced as the newly appointed Director of Metadata Services at OCLC, followed by presentations from OCLC product experts about enhancements to e-content services, the benefits of AI and linked data integrations in cataloging workflows, and an overview of the WorldCat Metadata API. 

    OCLC's commitment to WorldCat quality | OCLC Metadata Quality Team

    • Learn about updates on new and ongoing initiatives to enhance WorldCat records, upcoming AskQC office hours, and more. 

    Find the full agenda and panelist information on our website


    Why register?

    This free, virtual event attracts library professionals from around the globe, so it's a great opportunity to connect with peers across a wide range of topics. 


    Unavailable? All registrants receive the full recording after the event so don't miss out-register today.

    OCLC cataloging community meeting (virtual)

    Wednesday, 18 June 2025

    11:00 am–1:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

    Register now



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    Kate James (she/her/hers)
    OCLC · Program Coordinator- Metadata Engagement, Global Product Management
    6565 Kilgour Place, Dublin, Ohio, 43017 United States
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