Access Options API
Embed options for obtaining needed items, like e-resources and open access materials, in end user search results.
- Status: Production
- Sandbox access: No
What You Get
The Access Options API allows you to embed options for obtaining needed items in end user search results:
- Get the appropriate catalog link for a bibliographic record at a specific library
- Get a list of open access links associated with a given oclcNumber or oclcNumbers
- Get a list of e-resource links for a bibliographic record contextualized to a specific library by registryId, oclcSymbol or IP address
- Get local services links for a specific library by registryId, oclcSymbol or IP address
This API is part of the WorldCat Discovery Premium API package that allows you to build and customize a full-featured discovery layer, enrich the discovery of collections on your website, and extend discovery to other websites, systems, and devices. Other APIs included in this package:
Who Can Use It
- Libraries that maintain a WorldCat Discovery Premium subscription
- Libraries that maintain a WorldShare Management Services (WMS) subscription