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About OCLC

The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) is a non-profit membership organization that provides library related computer products, services, systems and research.

OCLC services are built around WorldCat, the OCLC Online Union Catalog. WorldCat is the world's largest and most comprehensive electronic database of bibliographic information and currently contains over 100 million records. The database is used for cataloging, reference, acquisitions and resource sharing purposes.

Working with OCLC

Most libraries "join" OCLC through their regional network. Since the early 1970s Minitex has served as the network for libraries in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. We work with OCLC and our Minitex member libraries to provide the following services:

  • Profiling for new OCLC members
  • Price quotes and billing for OCLC products and services
  • Assistance submitting new orders and renewals
  • OCLC Product Support and Training

Featured Links

  • OCLC Products and Services
    This page includes selected OCLC products and services, including quick guides and links to tutorials created by Minitex staff.
  • OCLC Web Site
    Provides access to support information and documentation for all of the OCLC products and services.
  • OCLC RSS Feeds and Podcasts
    Stay up to date on OCLC news, events, product updates, system alerts and research with the latest headlines delivered to your RSS news reader.
  • OCLC Electronic Lists
    A list of available OCLC electronic mailing lists and information about subscribing.
  • Librarian's Toolbox
    A collection of the most frequently used resources on OCLC's Web site, including OCLC's Bibliographic Formats and Standards.