Current AskQC office hours
Find current AskQC office hour recordings and supporting materials.
AskQC@oclc.org (Ask Quality Control) is the longstanding email address to which catalogers can send questions to OCLC Metadata Quality staff about cataloging policies, standards, and practices.
OCLC cataloging community meeting
This virtual OCLC community event provides an opportunity to hear about important work by community members and learn about OCLC cataloging and metadata services. Visit the OCLC cataloging community event page for information on upcoming meetings and to access materials from past meetings.
AskQC office hours
Join OCLC Metadata Quality staff to discuss WorldCat quality issues and cataloging questions.
Time and call-in information for AskQC office hours
AskQC office hours. Return here for notification of time and date changes.
| Thema | Day/time (eastern) | Toll-free call-in number | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merge maze: Cataloging in the changing environment OCLC maintains WorldCat quality through a variety of deduplication efforts, including record matching, Duplicate Detection and Resolution (DDR) software, and using machine learning to responsibly increase the scale of processing duplicate records. WorldCat Metadata Quality Team member Megan Johnson will address common concerns about record merging and explain how to provide data elements that appropriately distinguish unique records. |
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern |
US/Canada: 1-877-668-4490 |
12 May registration 21 May registration |