What is OCLC, Inc.?

Q: What is OCLC, Inc.?


A: OCLC, Inc. is a library service and research organization that helps people find more information and helps libraries work.

Q: When was it started?


A: It was started on July 6, 1967 as the not-for-profit Ohio College Library Center.

Q: How many libraries are members of OCLC?


A: Over 30,000 libraries in 100+ countries are members of OCLC.

Q: Who founded the organization?


A: The organization was founded by Fred Kilgour.

Q: Where is its head office located?


A: Its head office is located in Dublin, Ohio, U.S.A.

Q: What does OCLC make?


A: It makes WorldCat, a very big online catalog (a list of books and things like books).

AlegsaOnline.com - 2020 / 2023 - License CC3