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A blue and clear prize ball machine is full of colorful capsules. On the machine, a sign reads, "Looking for your next great read? Spin for a surprise book recommendation from South Huntington Public Library staff and patrons." Around the machine are colorful paper flowers to decorate the space. Photos are courtesy of the South Huntington Public Library in New York. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.
A person with red glasses peers over an open magazine titled "Off the Shelf," showcasing library content and book recommendations. To the right is a background of magazines laid out. Photos are courtesy of the Laramie County Library System in Wyoming. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos are at the top.
This image features two photos: One with children in raincoats using binoculars outdoors with adults, and the other with children smiling in a library while holding stuffed birds, binoculars, and backpacks. In the background are nature murals that feature birds. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top. Photos are courtesy of Adirondack Land Trust and Indian Lake Public Library.
Photos are from the OCLC booth and sessions during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.
Photos are from the OCLC booth and sessions during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.
Photos are from the OCLC booth and sessions during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.
Photos are from the OCLC booth and sessions during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.
Photos are from the OCLC booth and sessions during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.
Photos are from the OCLC booth and sessions during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.
OCLC @ ALA 2026 session schedule for Saturday, June 27: Scaling collective collections: Data-driven strategies for purpose-built stewardship (10:30 to 11:30 a.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, W 190 A) Build a vibrant online community: An effective social media strategy (11:00 a.m. to noon, McCormick Place Convention Center, W 471 B) Transforming Metadata: Evidenced-based strategies for implementing AI in metadata workflows (2:30 to 3:30 p.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, W 195)
Photos are from the OCLC booth and event spaces during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.
Photos are from the OCLC booth and event spaces during the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference. They were taken by OCLC staff.
OCLC @ ALA 2026 session schedule for Friday, June 26: Built to last: How foundational skills power today’s public libraries (9:00 to 10:00 a.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, W 192 B) OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting (10:30 a.m. to noon, McCormick Place Convention Center, W 184 D)
Photos are from various places in Chicago ahead of the American Library Association's 2026 Annual Conference, happening there this weekend. They were taken by OCLC staff.
Photos from #BiblioCon26 in Berlin, Germany, as well as inside the OCLC booth during the event, that show the OCLC Deutschland team interacting with attendees.
Photos from #BiblioCon26 in Berlin, Germany, as well as inside the OCLC booth during the event, that show the OCLC Deutschland team interacting with attendees.
Photos from #BiblioCon26 in Berlin, Germany, as well as inside the OCLC booth during the event, that show the OCLC Deutschland team interacting with attendees.
A wrestling referee with raised arms stands over two wrestlers in a library ring surrounded by bookshelves and cheering spectators. Excited children watch, and two women smile for a selfie (one with multi-colored hair, one in a striped shirt). The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top. Text reads that the photos are courtesy of the Benicia Public Library.
Text reads: "A commitment to workforce health and well-being" and features the American Heart Association's 2026 Well-being Works Better Gold Scorecard Award logo, which is a red and gold shield. The OCLC logo is on the right.
The image features a collage of photos, including an illustrated Jane Austen sticker, two hedgehogs crafted from folded books, and a reporter interviewing a library worker. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos are at the top.
OCLC @ ALA 2026 schedule for Friday, June 26. 9-10 am CDT: 'Built to last: How foundational skills power today's public libraries.' 10:30 am-12 pm CDT: 'OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting.'
A tackle box is filled with colorful fishing lures next to a fishing rod and reel on a dock. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.
The image says “Pride” in bold with “WorldCat.org” below. It has a colorful background with various white lines running across.
A smiling man with glasses, a beard, and a plaid shirt holds up several library passes to local attractions. The passes hang from his neck on lanyards. The lanyards read "Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library" and "Read. Dream. Connect." The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.
Text reads, "From Next, the OCLC blog: Making accessibility metadata work at scale." An image below the text shows hands typing on a laptop keyboard, overlaid with icons of documents and check marks. The OCLC logo appears in the upper right corner.
Hands hold a smartphone with social media reaction icons—including like, love, and laugh—floating above it. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logo appear at the top.
People at DC Public Library's MLK Library attend a Plant Swap event. Attendees are shown browsing plants on a table with event signage displayed. A flowering plant is also shown to the right. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top. Photos are courtesy of DC Public Library.
Image shows a library atrium featuring a multi-colored plastic cup schulpture display behind a black fence. Above, a staircase displays bright, cartoonish murals. The photo is courtesy of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The OCLC and #EngagedLibraries logos appear at the top.
The OCLC logo appears above “DevConnect 2026” in a stylized purple font. The bottom edge of the image feature a decorative pattern of scattered purple and orange squares.
The OCLC logo appears above "DevConnect 2026" in a stylized purple font. The bottom edge of the image feature a decorative pattern of scattered purple and orange squares.
A man with a beard is participating in a spelling bee among a crowd of seated people in a brewery. He is wearing a tag with the number 42 on it. In the foreground and background, there are orange transparent letters. The #EngagedLibraries and OCLC logos appear at the top.
"How would you best measure an author's popularity?" is listed in text. The options then provided include: Wikipedia page views, Global holdings (By author), Global holdings (About author), and Library 100/500 rankings. An icon above shows a report, graph, and magnifying glass. The OCLC logo appears at the top.
Image features logos for OCLC and its 2026 Resource Sharing Conference, referred to as RSC26, and includes information for an upcoming "Double Feature" session on May 6, 2026. It also includes information about each presentation and times, including "Accessibility" from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and "Interlibrary Loan Operations" from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. The RSC26 logo features a colorful circular design made of small squares.
A group of people—including children, adults, and seniors—is gathered around a table playing a board game. Text reads, "Creating a more sustainable community with a Library of Things collection." The OCLC logo appears at the top with "Sustainability and Libraries" next to the logo.
Graphic for National Library Workers Day, happening April 21, 2026. “National” and “Day” appear in red, while “Library Workers” appear in blue. There are silhouettes of people stocking shelves with books from a cart. Below reads: “Libraries work because we do”. The ALA-APA logo and #NLWD26 hashtag are also at the bottom.
Graphic for National Library Workers Day, happening April 21, 2026. "National" and "Day" appear in red, while "Library Workers" appear in blue. There are silhouettes of people stocking shelves with books from a cart. Below reads: "Libraries work because we do". The ALA-APA logo and #NLWD26 hashtag are also at the bottom.
This image has an illustrated scene with a banner hanging from a library that reads, “Find Your Joy!”, with diverse people of all ages walking towards the entrance while a worker waves them in. To the right, text reads, “Celebrate National Library Week” with its dates, April 19-25, 2026, below. Logos for the American Library Association and Library Champions are below.
This image has an illustrated scene with a banner hanging from a library that reads, "Find Your Joy!", with diverse people of all ages walking towards the entrance while a worker waves them in. To the right, text reads, "Celebrate National Library Week" with its dates, April 19-25, 2026, below. Logos for the American Library Association and Library Champions are below.
The OCLC logo appears above "DevConnect 2026" in a stylized purple font. The bottom edge of the image features a decorative pattern of scattered purple and orange squares.
The OCLC logo appears above "DevConnect 2026" in a stylized purple font. The bottom edge of the image features a decorative pattern of scattered purple and orange squares.
Hands type on a laptop keyboard with a Word document open on the screen. Text is displayed on the screen as well as overlaid across the entire image. The #EngagedLibraries and OCLC logos appear at the top.
The image reads: “We will be performing infrastructure upgrades. This maintenance will temporarily affect access to services, including websites. For updates, please visit oc.lc/status.” The OCLC logo appears at the top of the image.
The image reads: "We will be performing infrastructure upgrades. This maintenance will temporarily affect access to services, including websites. For updates, please visit oc.lc/status." The OCLC logo appears at the top of the image.
Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.
Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, conference attendees, and more.
Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.
Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.
Collage with the OCLC logo, a stylized hand icon, and #EngagedLibraries on top. At the bottom features three images: A couple at the Chattanooga Public Library, two women gardening for Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund, and a senior woman reading outdoors.
Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference and includes the OCLC booth, OCLC staff, and conference attendees.
Photos are from the 2026 Public Library Association Conference opening session with Bryan Stevenson. It includes photos of the speaker and crowd.
The image lists OCLC as the proud sponsor of the 2026 Public Library Assoication Conference Opening Session with Bryan Stevenson. It includes sessions details, including the Minneapolis Convention Center Main Auditorium as the location and that it is happening on Wednesday, 1 April, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. A photo of Bryan Stevenson is on the right.
The image lists OCLC as the proud sponsor of the 2026 Public Library Assoication Conference Opening Session with Bryan Stevenson. It includes sessions details, including the Minneapolis Convention Center Main Auditorium as the location and that it is happening on Wednesday, 1 April, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. A photo of Bryan Stevenson is on the right.