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Education Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CONTENTdm®
Università degli Studi di Enna Kore
- Education
- Medium
Enna, Italy
WorldShare Management Services helped Università degli Studi di Enna Kore improve library management. The university wanted to share research internationally... and promote its cultural assets. WMS enabled staff to analyze electronic and print resource usage with detailed data. The system allowed users to create research lists, organize citations, and check loan status. Staff used APIs to customize access and build a virtual bookshelf. The university contributed over 21,000 original records to WorldCat, gaining global visibility.
Università Americana del Cairo
- Education
- Large
Cairo, Egypt
CONTENTdm helped the Università Americana del Cairo share rare books and special collections online. The library used CONTENTdm to make... audio, film, and archival materials accessible worldwide. This led to international recognition, including a UNESCO award. The platform’s multilingual features attracted more Arabic-speaking users. Usage analytics guided the library to prioritize popular collections for digitization.
WorldShare Management Services helped Complutense University Library simplify workflows. WorldCat made both print and electronic collections visible to libraries worldwide.... The library worked with innovative partners to secure the future of libraries. Collaboration and innovation were key to managing challenges and improving user services. The library used WorldShare Management Services, WorldCat Discovery, Tipasa, and EZproxy.
University for the Creative Arts
- Education
- Medium
Farnham, UK
CONTENTdm helped University for the Creative Arts migrate over 140,000 digital images and metadata to a hosted platform. The library team... saved time by moving away from an unsupported, internally developed system. Researchers worldwide now access the Visual Arts Data Service online, with new features like image comparison, zoom, and advanced search. The platform also enables sharing and personal collections, expanding the reach of educational resources. The migration eliminated the need for extra software and improved user experience.
Biblioteca Reale del Belgio (KBR)
- Libraries
- Medium
Brussels, Belgium
EZproxy by OCLC enabled Biblioteca Reale del Belgio to provide secure remote access to 100 databases, 5,000 periodicals, and 65,000 e-books during the COVID-19 pandemic. The library implemented... single sign-on authentication, making it easy for users to access resources from anywhere. EZproxy Analytics gave the team clear data on resource usage, helping them make informed decisions about renewals and removals. The solution was quick to deploy and required minimal technical effort from the library staff.
Victoria and Albert Museum - National Art Library
- Education
- Large
London, UK
WorldShare Management Services and WorldCat Discovery let users at the National Art Library search all formats and collections with one query. Before, users had... to search the library catalog and online databases separately. Staff now save time and work with libraries worldwide. The library shares its documents easily and does not need to import records. OCLC helps the library protect rare items and supports future metadata services.
WorldShare Management Services (WMS) helped Università di Utrecht library move from a 20-year-old, custom system to a modern, cloud-based library management platform. The transition involved... converting over 3.5 million records and required nine months of staff collaboration. OCLC provided step-by-step support and training, making the complex migration easier. WMS enabled better digital material processing, remote work, and eliminated duplicate data storage. The library now benefits from international standards and improved workflows.
CONTENTdm helped Biblioteca Casanatense improve access to its digital collections. The library needed a better way to share, index, and... search its rare manuscripts and images. With CONTENTdm, users now have a single search interface and advanced viewing features. Staff can customize digital objects and highlight special collections. The solution made searches faster and preserved rare materials for future generations.
WorldShare Management Services helped the University of Divinity unify four libraries under one system. Staff no longer duplicate student data... entry, and course reserves now work across all libraries. The new discovery layer makes it easier for students to find resources. Faculty see more of their collections in WorldCat. Technical staff benefit from simplified statistics and collection management. Remote implementation during COVID-19 saved time and enabled future expansion.
ADA University Library used WorldCat to share its diverse collection globally. The team faced language and cataloging challenges due to... local scripts and multilingual resources. OCLC metadata experts helped them upload records accurately. Now, students and faculty can access and share resources worldwide. WorldCat supports collaboration and discovery for the library community.
Instituto Cervantes used CONTENTdm to digitize and share unique library collections worldwide. Their digital collections, including rare photographs and documents,... are now accessible through WorldCat and WorldCat España. This helped reach a global audience interested in Spanish language and culture. The project improved digital content management and set new standards for metadata and digitalization. CONTENTdm played a key role in their digital transformation journey.
WorldShare Interlibrary Loan helped Università Bocconi expand its library network. The university made its collections visible worldwide through WorldCat. This... led to more requests for its historical resources. Staff and students found it easier to access documents and manage payments. Professors and researchers gained more visibility for their work. The solution supported Bocconi’s international goals.
EZproxy and EZproxy Analytics helped Università di Oviedo manage rising subscription costs and shrinking budgets. The library team needed better... usage data to identify valuable digital resources. EZproxy simplified access for 24,000 users across 15 libraries and an affiliated hospital. EZproxy Analytics delivered accurate, real-time usage insights, enabling data-driven decisions and improved reporting. User support issues dropped, and digital resource usage increased.
Chaoyang University of Technology (CYUT)
- Education
- Large
Taichung, Taiwan
Chaoyang University of Technology used OCLC's WorldShare Management Services and EZproxy to improve library resource management. The library automated digital... resource updates and integrated with content providers. This led to higher work efficiency and better access for students and faculty. CYUT expanded its digital collection to over 1 million e-books and 100,000 digital journals. The university saw a big increase in global visibility and more interlibrary loan requests through WorldCat.
EZproxy Analytics helped the University of Oviedo analyze e-resource usage by user type and researcher profile. The library used the... tool to separate users into groups, making it easier to understand who accessed which resources. This insight supported better collection development and resource allocation. EZproxy Analytics also provided visualizations to show the value of the library's collection. The university gained actionable data to inform purchasing and justify budget decisions.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Professional Training & Coaching
- Large
London, UK
IMechE modernized its library with OCLC's WorldShare Management Services and CONTENTdm. The new system integrates print and digital resources in... one interface. Members can now access both types of content easily and request postal or interlibrary loans within the search flow. OCLC and IMechE implemented the solution in six months. Staff report a smoother experience and positive member feedback.
Research Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with CONTENTdm®
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
- Research
- Very Large
Madrid, Spain
CSIC added over two million records to WorldCat and used WorldShare ILL to boost access to its collections for the global research community. The integration made... CSIC’s specialized bibliographic collections more visible online. Open access publications from CSIC are now easier to find through WorldCat and Google Scholar. Researchers rate CSIC’s interlibrary loan service as one of its most valued offerings. The partnership with OCLC helps CSIC share knowledge worldwide.
Other Industry Case Studies and Success Stories with CONTENTdm®
Rijksmuseum
- Museums And Institutions
- Large
Amsterdam, Netherlands
WorldCat helped Rijksmuseum improve art research by sharing library catalogs. The Art Discovery Group catalog now includes over 60 libraries... from 12 countries. Researchers get richer search results, including bibliographic databases and image collections. The solution makes it easier to find reliable information about artworks. More libraries can join the collective catalog, expanding access for art historians and museum visitors.
Old Dominion University selects OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as its library services platform
Old Dominion University has chosen OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its library services platform. This decision follows a comprehensive... review and aligns with ODU's strategic goals. WMS will enhance resource discoverability and streamline library operations, supporting ODU's academic mission. The platform is cloud-based and integrates with existing systems to improve access to global research resources.
