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You save time and money with efficient management of physical and electronic resources in one integrated solution.</span></p> </div> <div class="parsyscolumncontrol section"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0-c0"> <div class="col0 parsys"><div class="text parbase section"> <h3>Exceed user expectations with intuitive discovery</h3> </div> <div class="textimage parbase section"> <div class="image img-flt-right-nobrdr"> <figure class="figure-stack-image"> <img src="/content/marketing/publish/en_us/worldshare-management-services/_jcr_content/par/parsyscolumncontrol__75100658/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__522098808/col0/textimage_8013/image.img.png/1731350858235.png" alt="icon_exceed" title="icon_exceed" class="cq-dd-image none img-flt-right-nobrdr"><br> </figure> </div> <p>WMS delivers a powerful user experience with a single intuitive interface to search across the full collection and all databases, find items in other libraries, view item availability, place holds, review accounts, renew items, and more. With WorldCat<sup>®</sup> as the foundation, WMS connects users to unparalleled global resources through OCLC’s powerful network of libraries.</p> <div class="clear"></div> <style> .cq-image-placeholder { background: url("default/placeholders/img.png" ) no-repeat scroll 50% 50%; min-width: 74px; min-height: 74px; border: 2px dashed #cccccc; } </style> </div> <div class="text parbase section"> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://www.oclc.org/en/member-stories/central.html" title="Read our member story">See how intuitive discovery led to breakthroughs for Central College</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0-c1"> <div class="col1 parsys"><div class="text parbase section"> <h3>Magnify potential with better group collaboration</h3> </div> <div class="textimage parbase section"> <div class="image img-flt-right-nobrdr"> <figure class="figure-stack-image"> <img src="/content/marketing/publish/en_us/worldshare-management-services/_jcr_content/par/parsyscolumncontrol__75100658/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__522098808/col1/textimage_f71c/image.img.png/1731350858274.png" alt="Icon: Magnify potential" title="icon_magnify" class="cq-dd-image none img-flt-right-nobrdr"><br> </figure> </div> <p>WMS group functionality is so much more than shared resources. 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And circulation is streamlined through shared holds fulfillment and visibility into patron files, all without sacrificing local control of circulation policies and practices.</p> <div class="clear"></div> <style> .cq-image-placeholder { background: url("default/placeholders/img.png" ) no-repeat scroll 50% 50%; min-width: 74px; min-height: 74px; border: 2px dashed #cccccc; } </style> </div> <div class="text parbase section"> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://www.oclc.org/en/member-stories/libros.html" title="Read our member story">Read how LIBROS benefits from WMS group collaboration tools</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="parsyscolumncontrol section"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0-c0"> <div class="col0 parsys"><div class="text parbase section"> <h3>Refocus workflows for greater efficiency</h3> </div> <div class="textimage parbase section"> <div class="image img-flt-right-nobrdr"> <figure class="figure-stack-image"> <img src="/content/marketing/publish/en_us/worldshare-management-services/_jcr_content/par/parsyscolumncontrol__75100658/col0/parsyscolumncontrol_/col0/textimage_d077/image.img.png/1731350858330.png" alt="Icon: Workflow" title="icon_workflow" class="cq-dd-image none img-flt-right-nobrdr"><br> </figure> </div> <p>WMS is built for efficiency. Actually, workflows are up to four times more efficient than legacy systems or other cloud platforms. It’s easy to identify, acquire, describe, and give users the electronic and print resources they want. And with interwoven WorldCat data, both staff and users benefit from decreased processing time.</p> <div class="clear"></div> <style> .cq-image-placeholder { background: url("default/placeholders/img.png" ) no-repeat scroll 50% 50%; min-width: 74px; min-height: 74px; border: 2px dashed #cccccc; } </style> </div> <div class="text parbase section"> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://www.oclc.org/en/member-stories/camden-theological.html" title="Read our member story">Read how Camden Theological Library saved time and money through efficiency with WMS</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0-c1"> <div class="col1 parsys"><div class="text parbase section"> <h3>Prove value with actionable data</h3> </div> <div class="textimage parbase section"> <div class="image img-flt-right-nobrdr"> <figure class="figure-stack-image"> <img src="/content/marketing/publish/en_us/worldshare-management-services/_jcr_content/par/parsyscolumncontrol__75100658/col0/parsyscolumncontrol_/col1/textimage_d411/image.img.png/1731350858369.png" alt="Icon: Data chart" title="icon_data" class="cq-dd-image none img-flt-right-nobrdr"><br> </figure> </div> <p>The right data is critical. As a fully integrated platform, WMS delivers relevant information from all departments in formats you prefer. And there’s no need for expertise. Custom reports, visualizations, and the ability to evaluate collection holdings against other libraries can help drive key decisions across the library and support your important role in student success.</p> <div class="clear"></div> <style> .cq-image-placeholder { background: url("default/placeholders/img.png" ) no-repeat scroll 50% 50%; min-width: 74px; min-height: 74px; border: 2px dashed #cccccc; } </style> </div> <div class="text parbase section"> <p class="more-link"><a href="https://www.oclc.org/en/member-stories/complutense.html" title="Read our member story">Read how the Universidad Complutense Madrid used data to streamline their processes and give more visibility to their collections</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="parsyscolumncontrol section"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-default" id="wms-libraries"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-default-c0"> <div class="col0 parsys"><div class="highlightbox section">  <div class="hbox "> <div class="highlightbox parsys"><div class="parsyscolumncontrol section"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-default" id="width-container"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-default-c0"> <div class="col0 parsys"><div class="parsyscolumncontrol section"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-default" id="wms-libraries-logos"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-default-c0"> <div class="col0 parsys"><div class="text parbase section"> <h2>Trusted by libraries worldwide</h2> </div> <div class="parsyscolumncontrol section"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0" id="wmslibs1"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0-c0"> <div class="col0 parsys"><div class="image parbase section"> <figure class="figure-stack-image img-center-nobrdr"> <img 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class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt2-c1"> <div class="col1 parsys"><div class="image parbase section"> <figure class="figure-stack-image img-center-nobrdr"> <img src="/content/marketing/publish/en_us/worldshare-management-services/_jcr_content/par/parsyscolumncontrol__1064425232/col0/highlightbox_3b15/highlightbox/parsyscolumncontrol__643575598/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__2071548967/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__891987014/col1/image_4797.img.png/1731350858600.png" alt="West Virginia University" title="West Virginia University" class="cq-dd-image"> <figcaption> <div class="img-caption"></div> <div class="img-attribution"></div> </figcaption> </figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt2-c2"> <div class="col2 parsys"><div class="image parbase section"> <figure class="figure-stack-image img-center-nobrdr"> <img src="/content/marketing/publish/en_us/worldshare-management-services/_jcr_content/par/parsyscolumncontrol__1064425232/col0/highlightbox_3b15/highlightbox/parsyscolumncontrol__643575598/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__2071548967/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__891987014/col2/image_369.img.png/1731350858611.png" alt="Radford University" title="Radford University" class="cq-dd-image"> <figcaption> <div class="img-caption"></div> <div class="img-attribution"></div> </figcaption> </figure></div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="parsyscolumncontrol section"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0" id="wmslibs3"> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0-c0"> <div class="col0 parsys"><div class="image parbase section"> <figure class="figure-stack-image img-center-nobrdr"> <img src="/content/marketing/publish/en_us/worldshare-management-services/_jcr_content/par/parsyscolumncontrol__1064425232/col0/highlightbox_3b15/highlightbox/parsyscolumncontrol__643575598/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__2071548967/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__1002268973/col0/image_3229.img.png/1731350858643.png" alt="University of Bristol" title="University of Bristol" class="cq-dd-image"> <figcaption> <div class="img-caption"></div> <div class="img-attribution"></div> </figcaption> </figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="parsys_column cq-colctrl-lt0-c1"> <div class="col1 parsys"><div class="image parbase section"> <figure class="figure-stack-image img-center-nobrdr"> <img src="/content/marketing/publish/en_us/worldshare-management-services/_jcr_content/par/parsyscolumncontrol__1064425232/col0/highlightbox_3b15/highlightbox/parsyscolumncontrol__643575598/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__2071548967/col0/parsyscolumncontrol__1002268973/col1/image_1406.img.png/1731350858655.png" alt="Utrecht University" 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