OCLC Research

OCLC’s Research accelerates and scales learning, innovation, and collaboration to advance libraries and librarianship. Since 1978, we have carried out research and made technological advances that enhance the value of library services and improve the productivity of librarians and library users. We are also the bridge between libraries and OCLC’s product teams to ensure the company is responding to the library community’s ever-evolving needs.

OCLC Research:
-is a community resource for the research-driven advancement of libraries and archives,
-provides advanced development and consultation for the teams that create and maintain OCLC’s products, and
-enhances OCLC's member and partner engagement to mobilize the community around shared concerns.