Executive Director, End User Services, Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)

Matt joined OCLC in October 2004 and is currently the Executive Director, End User Services with responsibility for WorldCat.org, WorldCat Local and Social Network Services.

Prior to joining OCLC, Matt worked for Fretwell-Downing Informatics (FDI) for 4 years and Geac Computers for 7 years. In both companies he was involved with increasing levels of responsibility for product direction and creation. His final position at Geac was Global Product Manager for the Library Division and at FDI served as Executive Vice President for the US subsidiary.

Matt has a good foundation in this field starting with his work as a cataloguer at the BL Fisher Library in 1980. During this period, he was involved in the early days of automation – first using the OCLC cataloguing system, and later writing a grant to create the first COM-Cat for the BL Fisher Library. Matt continued his interest in automation for the library world working for Durham County Council and the Coastal Plain Regional Library - the latter receiving a Governor’s Award for Technical Excellence in 1992.

Matt graduated with an MSLS from the University of Kentucky in 1978 and an MA Religion from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1980. He has been an active member of various NISO committees.

Gang member for:

• June 2008: Bolt-on OPACs

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