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In OCLC, as administrators of WorldCat, which is the world's largest database of library collections, we are aware of the way in which metadata generate better results for libraries. WorldCat is helping libraries all over the world to potentiate their collections by means of a sophisticated metadata infrastructure which allows them to have a greater impact. It also promotes public reading and facilitates the citizens' access to information by making library collections localizable and accessible from everywhere, independently of whether they are physical, electronic or digitalized. This also boosts the visibility of libraries online, highlights the importance of the work done by the professionals and promotes the development of shared services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current health situation has caused, among other social, relational, employment changes, etc., an accelerated and exponential increase in the use of technology. This is because in all areas, libraries included, technology has been key when it comes to connecting with users, adapting and creating new services. What have been the applications that have allowed us to remain on the scene? What technological routes have we travelled? We will draw a sketch of the ecosystem of applications; a very broad, diverse and changing ecosystem that makes undoubtedly a bet for the present. And for the future? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The evolution of the eBiblio service is analyzed in broad terms, from its start in 2014 to the end of 2020. This paper describes the management and functioning of the service and then, it analyzes how it became one of the most valuable services during the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]