Karen Calhoun, OCLC VP for WorldCat and Metadata Services posted the following WorldCat Cataloging Partners status update on OCLC-Cat on Feb. 1 2010:

This is to provide an update on the resolution of the recent problems with the WorldCat Cataloging Partners service. Nearly all of the reprocessing of incorrect label files and records that resumed on December 18, 2009 has been completed. We continue working to resolve remaining known issues, including Cataloging Report production. We are committed to resolving all of the issues.
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Interesting announcement on Library Journal yesterday from Marshall Breeding: Innovative Interfaces owner and co-founder Jerry Kline is launching a new bibliographic utility intended to compete directly with OCLC. Called SkyRiver, the utilty is already fully operational and is being used by library development partners for cataloging. Technology infrastructure and support is contracted from Innovative, and the service will launch its website at http://theskyriver.com on Friday, October 9.
SkyRiver differs from LibLime’s biblios.net in that it offers more functionality. However, the service is not intended to enable interlibrary loan or function as a discovery service for patrons. Read more about this development at Library Journal.

On its continuing quest to provide members with the best opportunities available to libraries, Nylink, a multitype library consortium serving libraries in New York state and surrounding areas, is pleased to announce a partnership with The Library Corporation (TLC), a proven company with creative solutions for library needs.

Nylink will act as a distributor, offering ITS.MARC databases, BiblioFile software, and other automation services provided by TLC. This partnership will offer Nylink members expanded cataloging service options to complement its existing offerings.

David Penniman, Executive Director of Nylink, said that this partnership is an outstanding example of how Nylink intends to offer more choices in the future. ”We have an obligation to our membership to provide a range of options involving cost reduction as well as alternative functional solutions to library activities.”

“TLC is well known for excellent cataloging software, and our MARC data collection has been expanded over the years into a well organized, comprehensive source. We are delighted that Nylink is shining a new light on cataloging services that are priced well for these times,” added Jimmy Thomas of TLC.

About Nylink
Nylink, a membership organization of all types of libraries and cultural heritage organizations in New York state, facilitates collaboration and cooperation among its members and supports access to high-quality, cost-effective resources that enable member institutions to enhance the services they provide to their constituents. A program of the State University of New York System Administration under the umbrella of the Provost’s Office, Nylink is based in Albany. For mor information, please visit http://nylink.org.

About The Library Corporation (TLC)
TLC is owned and operated by the family that founded the company over 30 years ago. The company’s automation solutions include library automation, cataloging and authority control solutions, automated material handling systems, and RFID.