OCLC introduces new AI tools to make cataloging faster and smarter
Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
08 Dec 2025
Bibliographic Utilities
OCLC has added powerful new AI features to its WorldShare Record Manager and Connexion cataloging applications. These updates help catalogers by automatically suggesting classification numbers and subject headings, saving time and improving accuracy.
Catalogers can now see AI-generated suggestions for Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers, Library of Congress Classification (LCC) numbers, and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) as they create or edit records. The system draws on WorldCat data—built from hundreds of millions of library records—to make these intelligent recommendations.
Catalogers stay in full control. Each library can customize settings to decide which suggestions to see, and catalogers can accept or ignore them. Their choices help improve future recommendations, making the system smarter for everyone.
"OCLC is leading the way in using AI responsibly for libraries," said Mary Sauer-Games, Chief Product Officer, OCLC. "We're using technology to amplify human expertise, not replace it. AI and librarian knowledge together make cataloging faster, easier, and more reliable."
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