Interlibrary loan (ILL) has always been one of my favorite library services. My librarian “passion point” is equitable access for all library users, and ILL nicely fills that bill. Here in Minnesota, we enjoy the goodwill of most of our libraries in sharing their collections (not true in all states). I thought this recent blog post by OCLC was interesting on two fronts. It is always interesting to hear OCLC’s take on four ILL trends, but the bonus is that OCLC also shared their most often requested ILL titles! Tip: this years book list is near the top, scroll way down to see the previous years too!
With over 36,000 locations nationwide, this company is becoming a leader in DVD, Blu-ray Disc® and video game rentals. Partnering with OCLC and Projects for Public Spaces, they are sponsoring an initiative, Outside the Box. This programs aims to reinforce libraries as community centers and gathering spaces.
If you would like to learn more about this initiative, WebJunction is offering a free, 1-hour webinar on October 23rd at 1 pm (central time.) Click here to learn more.
In collaboration with OCLC (Online Computer Library Center), The Library Journal has released a list of the top “Movers & Shakers” within the library field for 2013. Divided into six areas of expertise; these individuals know how to be agents of change, advocates, innovators, community builders, marketers, and leaders in technology! Since 2002, the work of nine professionals have been recognized from the State of Minnesota. Click here to see a map of the past titleholders!
My enjoyment and use of Goodreads continues, and I am encouraging family members, friends, and colleagues who count on me as their readers advisor to join me on Goodreads. Have you noticed that through a partnership with OCLC (since 2007), you can pretty painlessly link to your home library to see if the item you are longing for on your “to-read list” is available? It makes perfect sense for the two entities to partner up, and this union has provided greater visibility for libraries. A new agreement pledges to improve Goodreads members’ experience of finding fresh, new things to read through libraries. It will also provide libraries with a way to reach this key group of dedicated readers through social media. Since 2007, Goodreads has sent more than 5 million web referrals to WorldCat, and it is hopeful that the expanded partnership will increase that number.
Go to http://tinyurl.com/co75gl8for the minute details of this expanded partnership between OCLC and Goodreads.
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Interlibrary loan (ILL) has always been one of my favorite library services. My librarian “passion point” is equitable access for all library users, and ILL nicely fills that bill. Here in Minnesota, we enjoy the goodwill of most of our libraries in sharing their collections (not true in all states). I thought this recent blog post by OCLC was interesting on two fronts. It is always interesting to hear OCLC’s take on four ILL trends, but the bonus is that OCLC also shared their most often requested ILL titles! Tip: this years book list is near the top, scroll way down to see the previous years too!
