News
WorldCat Validation Installation, 15 July 2026
On 15 July 2026, OCLC installed changes to WorldCat Validation. See the WorldCat Validation Release Notes, July 2026 at oc.lc/validation-release-notes for full details. This validation installation includes the following new features and enhancements: OCLC-MARC Validations of New MARC Codes Announced 4 April-3 June 2026 Classification Scheme Source...
The Dewey Decimal Classification 2026 print-on-demand version is now available
The print version of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is updated annually to reflect changes to the DDC and provides comprehensive coverage across topics. What's new for 2026? Streamlined Manual instructions on the use of T1—068 Management; not unlike the previous year’s update to T1—025, many things are called “management”, and we’ve ...
Recordings available: Collection Manager: What's Changed What's New Series
We are pleased to announce that our recent three-part webinar series dedicated to WorldShare Collection Manager has officially wrapped! If you were unable to attend the live sessions, or simply want to revisit the demonstrations, all recordings and presentation slides are now available for viewing in the Collection Manager Community. This series w...
Recordings
AskQC Office Hours (August 2026)
Date recorded: 11 August 2026Date recorded: 20 August 2026 Session description: Choosing a good class number: A closer look at ambiguous situations in DDC and LCC How do you choose the right class number in situations where small differences in topics can mean a big difference in classification numbers, e.g., rice as a crop vs. rice in cooking? Pic...
AskQC Office Hours (July 2026)
Date recorded: 14 July 2026Date recorded: 23 July 2026 Session description: Get more from your metadata: What’s new in MARC 3XX Want to get more out of your cataloging data? Join us for the July Virtual AskQC Office Hours session for a practical look at recent updates in 3XX fields, with a focus on describing content, media, and supplementary chara...
OCLC cataloging community meeting (February 2026)
Date recorded: 11 February 2026 Session description: [First Session] Welcome Hosted by Morag Boyd, Director, Metadata Applications and Engagement, OCLC Metadata Panel: Using AI ethically and effectively Ethics, AI, and cataloging: A practical approachNorthwestern University librarians will discuss ethical codes and statements of principles related...
OCLC cataloging community meeting (June 2025)
Date recorded: 18 June 2025 Session description: [First Session] Welcome Hosted by Hank Sway, Product Manager, OCLC Metadata collaboration across cultural heritage institutions Two institutions showcase impactful contributions toward promoting greater access to their collections. Hosted by Cynthia Whitacre, Senior Metadata Operations Manager, Met...
