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WorldCat Search API at the Access Hackfest

Access 2009Next week is the 2009 Access Conference, hosted by the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, PEI.

Submitted by rtennant on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 2:53pm
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A CiteMe Sighting

Mashable.com included the Facebook CiteMe app in its recent list of "15 Essential Web Tools For Students". Bruce Washburn built the CiteMe app last year as the WorldCat Search API was being developed. CiteMe makes use of the API's OpenSearch implementation, and a feature that makes it easy to include pre-formatted citations in the results. On the Developer Network site you can find more information on how to do this. There's also an API feature that will return formatted citations for an individual record, using its OCLC number or an ISBN. Thanks to Rob Casson, The Miami University Library catalog is using this feature to good effect in its "Cite" links in search results and individual record displays. We're glad to see uses like this of the WorldCat Search API getting more attention, and that these services are being integrated into the web environments of our member libraries.
Submitted by rtennant on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 1:45pm
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EZproxy 5.2 now available for download

Back to school time for IT staff at libraries usually involves a handful of new databases to configure and an updated version of EZproxy access and authentication software. This year is no different: the latest version (5.2) is now available. A snippet of the enhancements going on in this release:
  • New directive for use in LDAP authentication, which allows the search filters that are used in login to also be used when reading attributes.
  • EZproxy now allows vector notation in the user.txt file, to give III systems more flexibility with contact information.
  • The sample config.txt updated to include more stanzas for OCLC resources, so it's easier and faster to add a new database to your configuration file.
  • See the full list and get the details on all the 5.2 changes.
Download the latest version of EZproxy 5.2 If you have specific questions about your installation, the EZproxy listserv is usually a good first step.
Submitted by alicesneary on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 9:20am
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WorldCat Search API enhanced, WorldCat Basic API planned

WorldCat Search API BadgeNew limit by holdings for WorldCat Search API Good news for WorldCat Search API WSkey holders. The WorldCat Search API has been enhanced.

Submitted by alicesneary on Wed, 08/26/2009 - 12:58pm
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Pick the Deep Web panel for SXSW

You might have noticed the SXSW Panelpicker image on your left. That's right, OCLC has submitted a proposal to be at SXSW Interactive, and we need your help to get selected. The topic is "Discovery, Identity and Rights: Three Deep Web Problems," and it's all about topics that might keep you up at night--authentication, authorization, and access to content not necessarily available through a standard Web search. Read the proposal for the full details--but the main idea is to make sure libraries are a part of the mainstream Web conversation at SXSW. Not going to SXSW? No problem. You're still encouraged by conference organizers to make your voice heard. Go to http://bit.ly/vuPu5 and pick the thumbs-up sign. Registration is simple--a standard e-mail confirmation bounceback, and then you can go pick the Deep Web panel (and any others that look interesting.) The selection process closes on Friday, Sept. 4, so please take a minute today/tomorrow/this week to give OCLC's proposal the "thumbs up." Select the Deep Web panel for SXSW 2010!
Submitted by alicesneary on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 1:23pm
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Developer Network Down Under

boot_camp.gifLots of discussions going on with the crew working on OCLC Web Services--everything from making our services more mobile-friendly to upcoming API enhancements to long-term vision and plans to make more APIs for more OCLC services.

Submitted by alicesneary on Fri, 08/07/2009 - 3:20pm
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Anarchivist Hits One Out of the Park

Python Magazine CoverI just finished reading the article "Using the OCLC WorldCat APIs" in Python Magazine by Mark Matienzo (fondly known as "anarchivist" in his online persona), and I have to say he did an excellent job of describing not only how to use our APIs effectively, but al

Submitted by rtennant on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 3:37pm
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Going to ALA? You're invited.

If you're headed to ALA Annual, the American Library Association conference 2009 in Chicago in a couple of weeks, we'd love to see you at the OCLC Developer Network luncheon and the OCLC blog salon. You're invited. OCLC Developer Network Luncheon Sunday, July 12 12:00 noon-1:30 pm InterContinental Hotel, Toledo Room 505 North Michigan Avenue. Join fellow developers and tech enthusiasts for an informal luncheon. Hear an update about the OCLC Developer Network, the latest Web services and APIs available from OCLC (including authentication services like EZproxy). Brainstorm about new ways to enrich your users' experience with additional data. You'll need to register for it, please. If you're planning to attend and would like to show off your latest code, drop us a note! OCLC Blog Salon Sunday, July 12 5:30-8:00 pm Chicago Hilton, Boulevard Room C (2nd floor) 720 South Michigan Avenue. OCLC bloggers have joined forced with the OCLC Developer Network to host the Blog Salon this year. The Shanachies are going to be the special guests, (along with Michael and Jenny) at the LITA President's Program at ALA this year, and then we'll continue the fun at the OCLC Blog Salon. So the Shanachies (Erik Boekesteijn, Jaap van de Geer, Geert van den Boogaard) will have all their video equipment at the Blog Salon--so come out and meet them and other like-minded bloggers, tweeters, 'tubers, coders, developers and generally anyone interested in tech/social/outreach/frivolity. You may be in the next Shanachie movie! The Blog Salon is sponsored by OCLC bloggers (official and less so) and the OCLC Developer Network. Note: even if you're not planning to attend ALA, you can still participate in the Developer Network luncheon via WebEx. I'll post information on how to join in, closer to time.
Submitted by alicesneary on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 4:58pm
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Third OCLC Research Software Contest Underway

The Third OCLC Research Software Contest is well underway, but there is still time to enter. See the contest details for complete information. The winning entry will receive $2,500 and an expenses-paid trip to OCLC headquarters in Dublin, OH. Entries are due by the end of June and the winner will be announced before the end of July. Judging criteria includes: * Value to libraries, archives or museums * Use of OCLC services or data * Originality * Clean architecture and design The judges are: Kevin Clarke, Appalachian State University Karen Coombs, University of Houston Thom Hickey, OCLC Tod Matola, OCLC Jonathan Rochkind, Johns Hopkins University Ross Singer, Talis (and the winner of the Second OLC Research Software Contest) Roy Tennant, OCLC Don't let this opportunity pass to pick up a cool $2,500 and the chance to have your coding prowess recognized! Roy Tennant OCLC Research
Submitted by rtennant on Fri, 06/12/2009 - 7:23pm
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xID new features

We added a few new features to xID service: - xISSN now supports ISSN-L and RSSURL field, such as http://xissn.worldcat.org/webservices/xid/issn/1095-9203?method=getMetadata&fl=issnl,rssurl ISSN-L data is obtained from ISSN agency, and rssurl is obtained from ticTOCS. xISSN also adds values to both data set, for example, xISSN automatically adds RSSURL to all ISSNs in same group. - xOCLCNUM now supports OCLC workid, such as: http://xisbn.worldcat.org/webservices/xid/oclcnum/55847258?fl=owi And you can query by workid as well: http://xisbn.worldcat.org/webservices/xid/owi/owi718389 I highly recommend using "owi[0-9]" in its whole format when you came upon workid, this will be very helpful for identifying workid from any web pages and facilitates interoperability and mashup. For more information, please check xISSN and xOCLCNUM API.
Submitted by lxming on Thu, 06/11/2009 - 3:30pm
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