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Werewolves in WorldCat

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 - by Kate James - 2 Comments.

If you enjoy a good werewolf story, read on for a description of some resources that will leave you howling for more—all available in WorldCat, of course!

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Archives and Special Collections / Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Metadata / Research Library Partnership

Exploring AI uses in archives and special collections: Integration, entities, and addressing need

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 - by Kate James

Learn how archives and special collections are exploring using AI responsibly to meet accessibility requirements and improve access to unique resources.

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Archives and Special Collections / Metadata

Navigating the future of special collections metadata by using insights from the past 

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 - by Kate James - 1 Comment

Looking back on the report The Metadata IS the Interface, this post explores how user-centered metadata, linked data, and emerging technologies can bridge the gap between archival discovery and researcher expectations—making special collections more accessible than ever.

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Celebrating Halloween with Gothic fiction in WorldCat

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 - by Kate James

OCLC celebrates Halloween – join us in exploring some favorite Gothic fiction resources.

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Halloween WorldCat fun

October 26, 2023October 31, 2023 - by Kate James

Some people celebrate Halloween by watching scary movies. Others dress in costumes. As a cataloger, I celebrate by sharing my favorite Halloween-themed subject headings and genre/form terms from Library of …

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