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WMS Availability API

Retrieve real-time availability information from your WMS catalog.

  • Status: Production
  • Sandbox access: Yes

Access Options API is here, with modern OAuth 2.0 authentication, more consistent data, and parity with availability functionality in WorldCat Discovery. Start planning your move today with the WMS Availability API transition resources.

What you get

  • Learn if an item is available to be loaned via resource-sharing.
  • Share item availability with your union catalog.
  • Synchronize your item availability with third-party software.

Who can use it

Access is available for libraries that use OCLC's WorldShare Management Systems.

Commercial partnerships are also available.

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