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- WorldCat global bibliographic database
- Cooperative cataloging and metadata services
- Interlibrary loan and resource sharing
- Original research and reports
- Community and member programs
- Nonprofit, member-driven governance
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Libraries join OCLC as members to access shared services. Staff use the web-based WorldCat and related tools to catalog materials, share records, manage interlibrary loans, and discover resources. Members can also participate in research and community programs. Access is typically arranged through an institutional membership and subscription.
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- World's largest shared library catalog
- Reduces cataloging cost through cooperation
- Strong nonprofit mission and community
- Wide global library network
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- Membership and services can be costly for small libraries
- Primarily institution-focused, not for individuals
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- Cataloging library materials cooperatively
- Interlibrary loan and document delivery
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- Connecting patrons to global collections
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