Erica
@ericamelko.bsky.social
I'm interested in research and learning resources for all library, museum, and archive types. I support content creation for OCLC, primarily in support of OCLC Research, Research Library Partnership, and WebJunction programs.
Just had an author tell me "I trust you" in response to my comments on their piece, and I realized there's probably no higher praise an editor can receive 🥹
February 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Just had an author tell me "I trust you" in response to my comments on their piece, and I realized there's probably no higher praise an editor can receive 🥹
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The agenda is now available for the OCLC cataloging community meeting, happening next Wednesday, 11 February!
⤵️ Register now for the world’s largest virtual cataloging meeting. 🧵 1/2
⤵️ Register now for the world’s largest virtual cataloging meeting. 🧵 1/2
2026 cataloging community meeting | OCLC
This virtual community event provides an opportunity to hear about important work by community members and learn about OCLC cataloging and metadata services.
www.oclc.org
February 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The agenda is now available for the OCLC cataloging community meeting, happening next Wednesday, 11 February!
⤵️ Register now for the world’s largest virtual cataloging meeting. 🧵 1/2
⤵️ Register now for the world’s largest virtual cataloging meeting. 🧵 1/2
Prepping for maternity leave from work is like that exhausting scramble right before vacation X10 over months 😭
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Prepping for maternity leave from work is like that exhausting scramble right before vacation X10 over months 😭
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In this #HangingTogether blog, find insights from a recent #OCLCrlp webinar on how Monash University Library reimagined its operational and service models to align with institutional priorities without breaking their budget.
⤵️ Read more. #OCLCresearch
@monashuniversity.bsky.social
⤵️ Read more. #OCLCresearch
@monashuniversity.bsky.social
Scaling research support at Monash University Library | Hanging Together, the OCLC Research blog
Learn from efforts at Monash University Library to reimagine operational structures and service models to scale research support and better align with institutional needs.
hangingtogether.org
January 30, 2026 at 7:22 PM
In this #HangingTogether blog, find insights from a recent #OCLCrlp webinar on how Monash University Library reimagined its operational and service models to align with institutional priorities without breaking their budget.
⤵️ Read more. #OCLCresearch
@monashuniversity.bsky.social
⤵️ Read more. #OCLCresearch
@monashuniversity.bsky.social
My mom is a retired ICU nurse, and I keep thinking of all the times she ran into the fray to help during chaos. From one-off car accidents we witnessed to full-blown pandemics. I call it activating nurse mode, where you see the switch flip to being driven exclusively by a duty of care and compassion
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
My mom is a retired ICU nurse, and I keep thinking of all the times she ran into the fray to help during chaos. From one-off car accidents we witnessed to full-blown pandemics. I call it activating nurse mode, where you see the switch flip to being driven exclusively by a duty of care and compassion
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#EngagedLibraries spread the word. 🗣️ In this first of a four-part article series from OCLC’s #WebJunction, explore practical strategies for connecting to your library's community with clarity and confidence, no matter your role or audience.
➡️ Read more: oc.lc/49GbnWI
➡️ Read more: oc.lc/49GbnWI
January 20, 2026 at 8:34 PM
#EngagedLibraries spread the word. 🗣️ In this first of a four-part article series from OCLC’s #WebJunction, explore practical strategies for connecting to your library's community with clarity and confidence, no matter your role or audience.
➡️ Read more: oc.lc/49GbnWI
➡️ Read more: oc.lc/49GbnWI
My toddler has started periodically asking for "Mommy music" in the car, and by this, he very specifically is asking to list to Queen. I feel both called out and proud at the same time.
January 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM
My toddler has started periodically asking for "Mommy music" in the car, and by this, he very specifically is asking to list to Queen. I feel both called out and proud at the same time.
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"Evidence is always more persuasive than exhortation."
From my recent blog post on motivations for participating in shared print programs. Making the case for collaboration often means quantifying the incentives.
hangingtogether.org/autonomy-to-...
From my recent blog post on motivations for participating in shared print programs. Making the case for collaboration often means quantifying the incentives.
hangingtogether.org/autonomy-to-...
Autonomy to alliance: Unpacking the motivations for library partnership - Hanging Together
Why collaborate? Here's some evidence on why libraries band together to steward their collective print book collection.
hangingtogether.org
January 13, 2026 at 6:57 PM
"Evidence is always more persuasive than exhortation."
From my recent blog post on motivations for participating in shared print programs. Making the case for collaboration often means quantifying the incentives.
hangingtogether.org/autonomy-to-...
From my recent blog post on motivations for participating in shared print programs. Making the case for collaboration often means quantifying the incentives.
hangingtogether.org/autonomy-to-...
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It is inevitable that acquisitions librarians will encounter materials generated wholly or partially by AI. ℹ️ Join OCLC's #WebJunction tomorrow, 8 January, to learn how to craft policies and guidelines that address these materials.
⤵️ Register now. #WJwebinar
⤵️ Register now. #WJwebinar
Generative AI and collection development policies: A proactive approach | OCLC's WebJunction
Learn how to craft a collection development policy and create selection guidelines that address the rapidly growing amount of AI generated materials.
www.webjunction.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
It is inevitable that acquisitions librarians will encounter materials generated wholly or partially by AI. ℹ️ Join OCLC's #WebJunction tomorrow, 8 January, to learn how to craft policies and guidelines that address these materials.
⤵️ Register now. #WJwebinar
⤵️ Register now. #WJwebinar
Can someone please explain maternity cardigans to me? I don't understand what need they're filling.
December 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Can someone please explain maternity cardigans to me? I don't understand what need they're filling.
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Whenever I’m about to join something I’ve registered for (and want to attend) I always feel this big of regret-for the time I won’t have to get on with things. And then, nearly always, it is so worth it to take time to learn and discuss.
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Whenever I’m about to join something I’ve registered for (and want to attend) I always feel this big of regret-for the time I won’t have to get on with things. And then, nearly always, it is so worth it to take time to learn and discuss.
I had my toddler help "bake" cookies for Thanksgiving by getting the take-and-break kind from the store so he could break them apart, put them on the tray, and watch them bake in the oven. And you know what, they were a hit. Why do I bake my own cookies when store bought cookie dough is delicious?
December 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I had my toddler help "bake" cookies for Thanksgiving by getting the take-and-break kind from the store so he could break them apart, put them on the tray, and watch them bake in the oven. And you know what, they were a hit. Why do I bake my own cookies when store bought cookie dough is delicious?
This was actually the biggest adjustment I had to parenthood. Again, it seems so obvious, but I remember sitting in a rocker holding my newborn, staring off into the void, going, "Oh..... " And there was just know way to mentally prepare for that until it happened.
For me it was realizing they would be my responsibility all the time except for short stretches of time, but during those times they could theoretically come back to me at any moment. Like obviously I knew this, but in reality it’s like oh wait, but I wanted to binge watch TV all day???
Before you have kids, you intellectually understand they need to eat dinner every day. But you do not understand what this means. You can't. They need to eat dinner EVERY day
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This was actually the biggest adjustment I had to parenthood. Again, it seems so obvious, but I remember sitting in a rocker holding my newborn, staring off into the void, going, "Oh..... " And there was just know way to mentally prepare for that until it happened.
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The #WebJunction course catalog is a free, online learning environment of library-related on-demand courses and webinar recordings.
⤵️ Explore timely and relevant content for library staff and volunteers to access anytime and from anywhere.
⤵️ Explore timely and relevant content for library staff and volunteers to access anytime and from anywhere.
Increase your community impact with WebJunction | OCLC
OCLC’s WebJunction offers free, on-demand professional development and continuing education resources that build the knowledge, skills, and confidence library staff need to deliver transformational se...
www.oclc.org
November 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The #WebJunction course catalog is a free, online learning environment of library-related on-demand courses and webinar recordings.
⤵️ Explore timely and relevant content for library staff and volunteers to access anytime and from anywhere.
⤵️ Explore timely and relevant content for library staff and volunteers to access anytime and from anywhere.
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Happy Halloween! 🎃🐺 If you enjoy a good werewolf story, these resources — all available on WorldCat.org — will leave you howling for more.
⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Kate James shows that there is something for everyone. #OCLCresearch
⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Kate James shows that there is something for everyone. #OCLCresearch
Werewolves in WorldCat - Hanging Together
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!
hangingtogether.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃🐺 If you enjoy a good werewolf story, these resources — all available on WorldCat.org — will leave you howling for more.
⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Kate James shows that there is something for everyone. #OCLCresearch
⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Kate James shows that there is something for everyone. #OCLCresearch
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Happy Halloween!
Kate James has a round up of werewolf resources that will leave you howling for more—all available in WorldCat, of course!
I learned a new word! Lycanthropy.
hangingtogether.org/werewolves-i...
#libraries #spooky #werewolves #lycanthrope
Kate James has a round up of werewolf resources that will leave you howling for more—all available in WorldCat, of course!
I learned a new word! Lycanthropy.
hangingtogether.org/werewolves-i...
#libraries #spooky #werewolves #lycanthrope
Werewolves in WorldCat - Hanging Together
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!
hangingtogether.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Halloween!
Kate James has a round up of werewolf resources that will leave you howling for more—all available in WorldCat, of course!
I learned a new word! Lycanthropy.
hangingtogether.org/werewolves-i...
#libraries #spooky #werewolves #lycanthrope
Kate James has a round up of werewolf resources that will leave you howling for more—all available in WorldCat, of course!
I learned a new word! Lycanthropy.
hangingtogether.org/werewolves-i...
#libraries #spooky #werewolves #lycanthrope
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OCLC’s publisher relations team works to strengthen collaboration between libraries and publishers.
⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Claire Holloway explores how together they can improve #OpenAccess discoverability. #OCLCresearch #OAweek
⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Claire Holloway explores how together they can improve #OpenAccess discoverability. #OCLCresearch #OAweek
Building connections with publishers to bridge the OA discovery gap - Hanging Together
Explore how libraries and publishers can collaborate to improve Open Access discoverability, breaking down barriers with better metadata, seamless access, and trust.
hangingtogether.org
October 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
OCLC’s publisher relations team works to strengthen collaboration between libraries and publishers.
⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Claire Holloway explores how together they can improve #OpenAccess discoverability. #OCLCresearch #OAweek
⤵️ In this #HangingTogether blog, OCLC's Claire Holloway explores how together they can improve #OpenAccess discoverability. #OCLCresearch #OAweek
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It may be #OAWeek but let's not forget the print monographs that make up research collections in scholarly libraries - joining the official launch of the UK PBC, a joint initiative to secure access to print monographs in UK libraries for current and future use. #UKPBC #collectivecollections ukpbc.uk
October 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It may be #OAWeek but let's not forget the print monographs that make up research collections in scholarly libraries - joining the official launch of the UK PBC, a joint initiative to secure access to print monographs in UK libraries for current and future use. #UKPBC #collectivecollections ukpbc.uk
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Proud to have been part of this effort, together with @rabryant.bsky.social and others.
Relevant far beyond just metadata and the library community.
hangingtogether.org/striking-the...
Relevant far beyond just metadata and the library community.
hangingtogether.org/striking-the...
Striking the right balance: Opportunities and challenges of AI in metadata workflows - Hanging Together
AI can enhance metadata work—but only with care. Learn how libraries can balance innovation with quality and ethical practice.
hangingtogether.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Proud to have been part of this effort, together with @rabryant.bsky.social and others.
Relevant far beyond just metadata and the library community.
hangingtogether.org/striking-the...
Relevant far beyond just metadata and the library community.
hangingtogether.org/striking-the...
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The third blog post in our AI and metadata workflows series is here.
Read and find out -- can AI help to manage institutional repository metadata? From improving deposit workflows to cleaning up legacy data, explore how AI might support IRs while keeping human expertise front and center.
Read and find out -- can AI help to manage institutional repository metadata? From improving deposit workflows to cleaning up legacy data, explore how AI might support IRs while keeping human expertise front and center.
Examining the role of AI in institutional repository workflows - Hanging Together
Can AI help to manage institutional repository metadata? From improving deposit workflows to cleaning up legacy data, explore how AI might support IRs while keeping human expertise front and center.
hangingtogether.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The third blog post in our AI and metadata workflows series is here.
Read and find out -- can AI help to manage institutional repository metadata? From improving deposit workflows to cleaning up legacy data, explore how AI might support IRs while keeping human expertise front and center.
Read and find out -- can AI help to manage institutional repository metadata? From improving deposit workflows to cleaning up legacy data, explore how AI might support IRs while keeping human expertise front and center.
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Public Library Fundamentals, the newest addition to the Library Foundational Training (LiFT) program from OCLC's #WebJunction, introduces the core principles and values that shape public libraries.
⤵️ Learn more and enroll today. 🧵 1/2
⤵️ Learn more and enroll today. 🧵 1/2
New Public Library Fundamentals course: Building confidence from the ground up
Public Library Fundamentals is an on-demand course in the Library Foundational Training (LiFT) program. It introduces core principles of public libraries, examining what makes them unique, how they se...
www.webjunction.org
October 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Public Library Fundamentals, the newest addition to the Library Foundational Training (LiFT) program from OCLC's #WebJunction, introduces the core principles and values that shape public libraries.
⤵️ Learn more and enroll today. 🧵 1/2
⤵️ Learn more and enroll today. 🧵 1/2
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A recording of this Reimaging Descriptive Workflows webinar is now available at: oclc.wistia.com/medias/u1ues...
Next up: Transformative Practices at @wellcomecollection.bsky.social & @tcddublin.bsky.social
15:00 (BST) on Wed 22nd Oct
connect.oclc.org/en/uki-reima...
#metadata #cataloguing #ethics
Next up: Transformative Practices at @wellcomecollection.bsky.social & @tcddublin.bsky.social
15:00 (BST) on Wed 22nd Oct
connect.oclc.org/en/uki-reima...
#metadata #cataloguing #ethics
October 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
A recording of this Reimaging Descriptive Workflows webinar is now available at: oclc.wistia.com/medias/u1ues...
Next up: Transformative Practices at @wellcomecollection.bsky.social & @tcddublin.bsky.social
15:00 (BST) on Wed 22nd Oct
connect.oclc.org/en/uki-reima...
#metadata #cataloguing #ethics
Next up: Transformative Practices at @wellcomecollection.bsky.social & @tcddublin.bsky.social
15:00 (BST) on Wed 22nd Oct
connect.oclc.org/en/uki-reima...
#metadata #cataloguing #ethics
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"Backlogs and beyond: #AI in primary cataloging workflows" discusses how libraries are addressing cataloging backlogs, legacy metadata issues, and language challenges by exploring the practical support AI can provide, while keeping human expertise central. hangingtogether.org/backlogs-and...
Backlogs and beyond: AI in primary cataloging workflows - Hanging Together
Facing backlogs, legacy metadata issues, and language challenges, libraries are exploring how AI may offer practical support—while keeping human expertise central.
hangingtogether.org
October 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Backlogs and beyond: #AI in primary cataloging workflows" discusses how libraries are addressing cataloging backlogs, legacy metadata issues, and language challenges by exploring the practical support AI can provide, while keeping human expertise central. hangingtogether.org/backlogs-and...
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Amazing recap of today's webinar. Two more sessions upcoming in this series! Thanks to all our presenters and to @emmabooth.bsky.social for the reportage in real time!
Joining an @oclc.org RLP webinar on "Reimagining Descriptive Workflows: building institutional capacity through collaborative approaches" - Kathryn Sullivan @kats23.bsky.social of @uomlibrary.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk & Elly Cope @ellycope.bsky.social of @universityofleeds.bsky.social #metadata
October 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Amazing recap of today's webinar. Two more sessions upcoming in this series! Thanks to all our presenters and to @emmabooth.bsky.social for the reportage in real time!
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This is the first in a series of 3 @oclc.org webinars about practical applications of "Reimagine Descriptive Workflows" www.oclc.org/research/pub... presenting case studies of reparative and inclusive descriptive practices.
Here's the 🧵...
Here's the 🧵...
Reimagine Descriptive Workflows: A Community-informed Agenda for Reparative and Inclusive Descriptive Practice
The Reimagine Descriptive Workflows project convened a group of experts, practitioners, and community members to determine ways of improving descriptive practices, tools, infrastructure, and workflows...
www.oclc.org
October 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This is the first in a series of 3 @oclc.org webinars about practical applications of "Reimagine Descriptive Workflows" www.oclc.org/research/pub... presenting case studies of reparative and inclusive descriptive practices.
Here's the 🧵...
Here's the 🧵...