DevConnect Agenda

Virtual community series
Starting April 2025

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Join data experts from University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, and OCLC to learn why you don’t need to sacrifice student privacy when harnessing usage statistics to solve your institution’s big problems. Although EZproxy data is utilized in this presentation, we’ll delve into platform-neutral approaches. Don’t let your library fall behind in these important, industry-wide conversations! Presenters: Ken Varnum, Senior Program Manager and Discovery Strategist, Library Information Technology, University of Michigan Library Shane Nackerud, Director, Affordable Learning and Open Education (ALOE), University of Minnesota Libraries Sean Duffy, Product Manager, OCLC

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Join us for a DevConnect session delving into the world of APIs with Senior Product Analyst, Karen Coombs. Learn how to leverage OCLC APIs to streamline your workflows and elevate your projects Discover pro tips and strategies for optimizing your API interactions for maximum efficiency Gain valuable insights on utilizing Postman effectively for testing and harnessing OCLC APIs to their full potential Whether you're a seasoned developer or a newcomer to the API landscape, this session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel with OCLC's suite of APIs. Karen will be available to address all your questions, no matter how basic or complex they may be. Remember, there are no wrong questions when it comes to expanding your understanding and skills! To make the most of this session, we encourage you to submit your questions in advance to our Community Manager, Carly DiVito. By submitting your questions early, you ensure they receive priority and are addressed during the session.