OCLC Research

Just in from (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility):
🟣 Q***r metadata presentation at the OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting
🟣 Libraries, Integration, and New Americans Project (University of Maryland research project)
🟣 Safe Routes and StoryWalk® blend together at the DC Public Library
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Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 21 January 2025 - Hanging Together In this edition: Best Practices for Q***r Metadata; Libraries, Integration, and New Americans Project; Safe Routes and StoryWalk® blend together at the DC Public Library.

In 2021, the University of Calgary Libraries launched a multilingual reference chatbot. Recently, library staff shared insights from their journey during an OCLC Research Library Partnership Works in Progress webinar. This blog post summarizes the key points and lessons learned from the presentation.

Implementing an AI reference chatbot at the University of Calgary Library - Hanging Together The University of Calgary Library implemented a multilingual AI chatbot that combines an LLM with RAG technology. The chatbot offers fast, consistent, 24/7 support to users and has increased library productivity. Read about their lessons learned.