The world’s libraries. Connected. OCLC : building the future of library management SWRLS, March 11 th 2013 Elisabeth Robinson UK Product Manager
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The world’s libraries. Connected. “Above all, we liked that OCLC is a library cooperative. We are members working together toward a common vision sharing many of the same challenges. And it is through this shared vision that we hope to eliminate many of the barriers that prevent access to information.” Sandy Ashworth, Director, Boundary County District Library Ask the users...
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