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    WorldCat knowledge base API

    • Status: Production
    • Sandbox access: Yes

    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.

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