Online Computer Library Center
After moving around the world, Jay Jordan is enjoying the ride in Ohio.
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Instruments, Controls & Electronics
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Region 1 - Central Ohio
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Online Computer Library Center
In 1998, Jay Jordan moved to Ohio from Denver to become just the fourth president in the 39-year history of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). With more than 55,000 libraries in 110 countries using its services, OCLC is the world's largest library cooperative. It was also recently named to Computerworld magazine's list of "100 Best Places to Work in IT."
Since coming to Ohio, Jay has been pleased by the business-friendly environment and diverse, skilled talent pool that's critical to OCLC. Yet he's been most impressed with the collegiality of the business community. Ohio CEOs network and collaborate far beyond anything Jay has seen elsewhere. Business leaders get truly involved in helping and mentoring startup businesses.
Having lived in the Northeast, on the West Coast and in three European countries, Jay and his wife, Mary, have discovered that Ohio is much more sophisticated than outsiders may believe, having all the city amenities you'd want plus a variety of pleasant surprises. Jay finds the golf to be particularly outstanding and enjoys polishing his game on Ohio's many world-class courses.
Ohio has been a great move for the Jordans.
About Online Computer Library Center
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, OCLC Online Computer Library Center is a nonprofit library service and research organization that has provided computer-based cataloging, reference, resource sharing, eContent and preservation services to 57,000 libraries in 112 countries and territories. OCLC and its member libraries worldwide have created and maintain WorldCat, the world's richest online resource for finding library materials. For more information, visit www.oclc.org.