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Online Computer Library Center, Inc. Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (library)(OCLC) A nonprofit membership organisation offeringcomputer-based services and research to libraries, educationalorganisations, and their users. OCLC operates the OCLCCataloging PRISM service for cataloging and resource sharing,provides on-line reference systems for both librarians andend-users, and distributes on-line electronic journals.OCLC's goals are to increase the availability of libraryresources and reduce library costs for the fundamental publicpurpose of furthering access to the world's information. TheOCLC library information network connects more than 10,00036,000 libraries worldwide. Libraries use the OCLC System forcataloguing, interlibrary loan, collection development,bibliographic verification, and reference searching. Theirmost visible feature is the OCLC Online Union Catalog (OLUC)WorldCat (the OCLC Online Union Catalog).
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