Very excited to see this new OCLC Research report published today - fascinating case studies of library collaboration in action! oclc.org/research/publi…

"The moral of the story? Partnering decisions informed by collections and resource sharing data analysis are more likely to be successful and mutually beneficial." Great blog post from my colleague Dennis Massie blog.oclc.org/next/how-resou…

Want to know more about libraries and the Open landscape? Read this excellent introduction by my colleague Constance Malpas: hangingtogether.org/open-everythin…

"The case studies explored in this report highlight many challenges encountered in forming and sustaining partnerships, as well as a wealth of practical experiences and lessons learned in meeting and overcoming them." oclc.org/research/publi…

I'm really fascinated by the work we've been doing recently on library collaboration. Libraries are world leaders in finding innovative ways to work together to meet shared goals. Our latest OCLC Research report on collaboration is here: oclc.org/research/publi…

Check out this recording of a new OCLC Research Library Partnership webinar where we talk about collaboration as a strategy for building and sustaining art research collections. Great questions at the end! oclc.org/research/event…

Some reflections on OCLC Research's recent work on library collaboration. There is an incredibly rich record of libraries acting collectively from which to draw lessons, guidance, and inspiration for future collaborations. hangingtogether.org/library-collab…

A paean to Taytos, Ireland's breakthrough contribution to snacks: flavored potato chips. Includes a line from Seamus Heaney on potatoes🙂(paywall) economist.com/culture/2023/0…

Why is collaboration important? Why is collaboration a strategic decision? How can data support decision-making about collaboration? hangingtogether.org/library-collab…

"The more we understand collaboration’s importance, the strategic nature of the decision to collaborate, and the value of data-driven analysis to identify collaborative opportunities, the better positioned we are to use collaboration effectively." hangingtogether.org/library-collab…

A discussion by my OCLC colleague Constance Malpas on WorldCat as a membership good, and the need to regulate its use to support its sustainability. Well worth reading, and a worthy contribution to a challenging topic. hangingtogether.org/membership-goo…

Good to remember that technology adoption is usually slow, and real productivity gains take awhile to appear. As the article notes, it wasn't until the late 2000s that 2/3 of American businesses had a website. economist.com/leaders/2023/0…

Research from OCLC on library collaboration explores why collaboration is important; why it should be a strategic decision; how data-driven analytics can help identify collaborative opportunities; and how collaboration works in practice. hangingtogether.org/library-collab…

New study estimates 87% of classic video games are "critically endangered." Calls for expanded copyright exemptions so libraries can preserve & provide access. gamehistory.org/87percent/

Discipline-focused collective collections are important for stewardship strategies. Collaboration can help. So can data-driven analytics. Check out my latest post on OCLC Research's Hanging Together. hangingtogether.org/collective-dis…

Introducing the concept of a discipline-focused collective collection, why it's important, and how it can be stewarded: hangingtogether.org/collective-dis…

"Analysis of discipline-focused collective collections may become increasingly important as libraries seek new models for collecting, stewarding, and providing access to the scholarly record." hangingtogether.org/collective-dis…

Something I love about OCLC's WorldCat: its scale & scope lets you think about library collections at a cosmic scale: e.g. the collective collection of thousands of libraries around the world. Or collective holdings supporting a particular discipline: hangingtogether.org/collective-dis…

“Consortia are not magic bullets ... It’s a lot of work to collaborate" insidehighered.com/news/business/… Indeed, collaboration is a strategic choice: oc.lc/strategic-coll…