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In recent months, many customers and colleagues have encouraged us to join the Bluesky social media network and its rapidly growing library community. Well...you asked, and we listened. 🦋 ➡️ Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/OCLC.o… 🧵 1/2

You didn’t get into cataloging to spend your day fixing records. ⤵️ This on-demand webinar shows you how OCLC's automated cataloging tools help you connect people to knowledge. oclc.org/go/en/on-deman…

Instead of scheduled events, passive programs are drop-in, do-it-your-way activities. You can reach kids, teens, students, faculty—essentially everyone—without planning multiple programs. ⤵️ Find creative, field-tested examples from OCLC's @WebJunction. oc.lc/4uMsi2R

The latest #OCLCresearch report offers insight and a framework to help libraries strengthen institutional positioning, retain influence, and demonstrate impact and value. ⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, Brian Lavoie explores how to use the findings. oc.lc/4dlvf3p

Our May issue, commemorating ALA's 150th anniversary, looks at moments that changed librarianship, barrier-busting library leaders, and more than a century of library poster art. Read the full issue at bit.ly/AL-May26issue or by article at bit.ly/AL-May26stories.

Little kids + dirt = the ultimate playdate in the garden. 🪏 🔗: oc.lc/3OSO1qF

#EngagedLibraries are spaces for creativity and fun. 🫟 @ColumbusLibrary brought in Elijah The Cup Guy to build one of his gravity-defying plastic cup sculptures and host other exciting and engaging events. ➡️ Watch Columbus' video: oc.lc/4ddZVDE

@columbuslibrary 📲 Does your library have displays or programming that allow the community to showcase their artistic expressions? Share your story on social media by including #EngagedLibraries and tagging OCLC in your post. ⤵️ Learn how to share your success stories. oc.lc/4nivLnl

Summer Reading is almost here and the St. Lucie County Library System has you covered. Fight the summer slide and take a peek at the upcoming titles being featured this year on cloudLibrary, free with your library card. Learn more at StLucieLibrary.org #StLucieCounty

DevConnect 2026 continues through the end of May. This annual series of virtual events brings together OCLC experts and library developers to share API and technology insights. ➡️ Register now: oc.lc/3Pgru77 🧵 1/2

Don't miss our sessions on May 14, 21, and 28 with presenters from @USCLibraries, Boston Public Library, and OCLC. By registering, you’ll receive session reminders and a link to each recording. ➡️ Register now: oc.lc/3Pgru77 🧵 2/2

Media and information literacy events can bring together teens and the larger community. 📱 Join OCLC's @WebJunction on 12 May for an overview of two programmatic models for your library and partners to use in your community. ⤵️ Register here. #WJwebinar oc.lc/4wfJH5n

@WebJunction "How to use media and information literacy events to engage teens and communities" is presented by: 🟢 Liz Crouse, @UW Center for an Informed Public 🟠 Valerie Coughlin, Hoboken Public Library 📅 12 May | 3-4 EDT @WebJunction #WJwebinar oc.lc/4wfJH5n

April showers bring… these books to your TBR. 🔗: spr.ly/6019BBjxoL