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WorldCat Basic API : Support, training and documentation

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Any developer may use the WorldCat Basic API at no additional charge for non-commercial use. This means the API cannot be used to enhance any commercial service, including being added to fee-based services or services that obtain advertising revenue.

If you would like to request an access key, select the WorldCat Basic API on the WorldCat.org Affliate page. There you'll need to sign into your Worldcat.org Affliates Account, or sign up for your free account. You will then be taken into a specific Web site where you can manage your API keys. Simply click on “Generate API keys” in the settings options on the left to get started.

Commercial uses are encouraged, although interested parties must first contact the WorldCat Partnership team to arrange access.

For more information about the WorldCat Basic API, please contact us.

For more information, or to request a quote, please contact OCLC or your local distributor.