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AddedJul 9, 2026
UpdatedJul 9, 2026
OCLC

OCLC

OCLC is a nonprofit global library organization that provides shared technology services, original research, and community programs for libraries worldwide.

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Dublin, OH, US
Founded
1967
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OCLC is a nonprofit, member-driven library organization that provides shared technology services, original research, and community programs for its member libraries and the broader library community. Founded in 1967 as the Ohio College Library Center, it now supports thousands of libraries in more than 100 countries through cooperative data sharing and cloud-based library management tools.

The organization's flagship offerings include WorldCat, the world's most comprehensive database of library collections, and WorldShare Management Services, a cloud-based integrated library services platform. OCLC also delivers metadata, discovery, resource sharing, and digital collection services, and conducts research on system-wide library trends and user needs.

OCLC - Products & Services

  • WorldShare Management Services logo

    WorldShare Management Services

    WorldShare Management Services is a cloud-based integrated library services platform built on WorldCat.

    Competing Products

    Ex Libris logo
  • WorldCat logo

    WorldCat

    WorldCat is the world's most comprehensive database of information about library collections.

OCLC - Similar Companies

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Ex Libris

exlibrisgroup.com

OCLC - Quick Facts

Who are OCLC's competitors?

Companies similar to OCLC include Ex Libris.

When was OCLC founded?

OCLC was founded in 1967.

Where is OCLC's headquarters located?

OCLC's headquarters is located in Dublin, OH, US.

How many employees does OCLC have?

OCLC has 1,376 employees as of Jul 9, 2026.

OCLC - Classification

Industry
  • Information Services
  • Library Technology