- Service Name
OCLC Library Services
- Industry
Library Services, Technology, Nonprofit, Education
- Main Value Proposition
OCLC empowers libraries to adapt to evolving user expectations and improve their services through technology and community-driven solutions.
- Description
OCLC is a nonprofit global library organization that provides shared technology services, original research, and community programs to empower libraries. Their solutions help libraries meet changing needs and enhance user experiences through innovative technology and collaboration.
- Key Features
Linked data creation with OCLC Meridian®; EZproxy® for secure e-content delivery; WorldShare® Management Services for integrated library management; Access to free online training and resources through WebJunction
- Use Cases
OCLC services are most valuable for libraries looking to improve user access to resources, enhance operational efficiency, and provide training for library staff.
- Competitive advantages
Nonprofit model focused on library needs rather than profit generation; Extensive network of member libraries enhancing collaboration and resource sharing; Innovative technology solutions tailored for modern library challenges
- Strengths
OCLC's strengths include its strong community focus, innovative technology solutions, and a vast network of libraries that collaborate to enhance knowledge sharing.
- Positioning
OCLC positions itself as a leader in library technology and research, dedicated to supporting libraries in their mission to share knowledge and improve user experiences.
- Audience
The target users include public libraries, academic libraries, and special libraries, with maximum value for library staff and administrators seeking to improve service delivery.
- CTA
Contact us
- Tags
Library technology
Knowledge sharing
Community programs
Library management
- Tagline
Get the tools you need now
- Tone of Voice
Empowering, supportive, innovative
- Differentiation
OCLC stands out by offering a comprehensive suite of services that integrate technology, research, and community programs specifically designed for libraries, enabling them to share knowledge effectively.
- Brand Positioning
OCLC's brand identity is centered around collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to enhancing library services globally.
- Founded
1967-07-05
- Founders
Frederick Gridley Kilgour