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WorldCat Search APIWorldCat Search API
Bruce WashburnConsulting Software Engineer, OCLC
SearchingSearching
• OpenSearch and SRU searches
• XML responses
• Familiar formats: RSS, Atom, MARC21 XML, Dublin Core
SearchingSearching
• A broad range of indexes, including a way to limit searches by holding library, for authenticated users
• Other users search a smaller set of indexes, similar to those in the WorldCat.org advanced search
• Sort by relevance, author, title, date, library count, and more
For a single recordFor a single record
• List nearby libraries
• Nearbyness – ip address, zip code, country, state/province, latitude/longitude
• Get standard citations … APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, and Turabian
• See other editions
The Search API overview describes all of its features with working examples, links to other resources, and more.
Find the overview on the OCLC Developer’s Network site at http://www.worldcat.org/devnet/.
Implementers’ OverviewImplementers’ Overview
Test Requests and ResponsesTest Requests and Responses
The URI Evaluator offers an easy way to test API requests and evaluate their responses.
WorldCat API and FacebookWorldCat API and Facebook
Mobile web appsMobile web apps
WorldCat API and the iPhoneWorldCat API and the iPhone
http://thesecretmirror.com/code/api-fun-visualizing-holdings-locations
Visualizing WorldCat HoldingsVisualizing WorldCat Holdings
CSU Library SearchCSU Library Search
http://xerxes.calstate.edu/fullerton/books
CSU Library SearchCSU Library Search
http://xerxes.calstate.edu/fullerton/books
WorldCat WordPress WidgetWorldCat WordPress Widget
http://www.librarywebchic.net/wordpress/218/worldcat-wordpress-widget/
Android Application: CompareEverywhereAndroid Application: CompareEverywhere
http://compare-everywhere.com
CompareEverywhere Splash PageCompareEverywhere Splash Page
CompareEverywhere SearchingCompareEverywhere Searching
CompareEverywhere Search ResultsCompareEverywhere Search Results
CompareEverywhere Library LinksCompareEverywhere Library Links
CompareEverywhere Library InformationCompareEverywhere Library Information
A Library Catalog on an Android PhoneA Library Catalog on an Android Phone
A Library Catalog on an Android PhoneA Library Catalog on an Android Phone
CompareEverywhere Driving DirectionsCompareEverywhere Driving Directions
CompareEverywhere MapsCompareEverywhere Maps
CompareEverywhere API Traffic SpikeCompareEverywhere API Traffic Spike
CompareEverywhere, Day 1
Some Practical UsesSome Practical Uses
• Extend searches to WorldCat’s 100M+ records
• Format citations
• Add library links to search results
• Create search-based Atom and RSS Feeds