Dear Friends,

 

OCLC Formally Withdraws WorldCat Policy

 

As had been widely expected, OCLC announced late Friday the formal withdrawal of a proposed Policy for Use and Transfer of WorldCat Records, which was criticized as being overly restrictive and emerging without sufficient consultation. According to OCLC's announcement, "a new group will soon be assembled to begin work to draft a new policy with more input and participation from OCLC membership."

Read detailed report in http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6668022.html?nid=2673&source=title&rid=380574830

 

Thanking You,

 

Dinesh
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