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WMS Collection Management API

Simplify your ability to access and manage WorldCat Local Holdings Records.

  • Status: Production
  • Sandbox access: Yes

WMS Collection Management API Support ending

Support for WMS Collection Management API will end on 1 April 2026.  OCLC is ending our access to this API. For additional information, please visit WMS Collection Management API transition resources

What you get

  • Search your institution for items using OCLC number or barcode.
  • Conveniently read, create, update, and delete items.

Who can use it

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

Commercial partnerships are also available.