OCLC APIs
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- Status: Production
- Sandbox access: Yes
- Status: Production
- Sandbox access: Yes
- Status: Production
- Sandbox access: Yes
- Status: Production
- Sandbox access: Yes
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- Status: Production
- Sandbox access: Yes
- Status: Production
- Sandbox access: Yes
WorldCat knowledge base API
A read-only service for e-resource discovery and linking. Provides developer-level access to a library's information in the WorldCat knowledge base. The WorldCat knowledge base combines data about your library's econtent with access to it through linking features.
WorldCat Metadata API
Improve the quality and comprehensiveness of your collection.
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API access to: WorldCat
WorldCat Registry
Developer-level access to information in the Worldcat Registry: a free global directory for libraries, consortia, archives and museums. (http://www.worldcat.org/registry/institutions)
WorldCat Search API
Give patrons access to materials beyond your library.
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API access to: WorldCat
WorldShare Authentication Management API
Add, modify, and revoke authentication methods for your users.
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API access to: WorldShare
WorldShare Identity Management API
Access and modify your user data more efficiently.
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API access to: WorldShare
WorldShare License Manager API
Search, Read, and List institution-specific license details from a central database of information and actions related to your library’s licensed resources.
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API access to: WorldShare License Manager