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API Key requests move to OCLC Service Configuration

I'm happy to share some great news in terms of API WSKey management.

New functions for Acquisitions and new License Manager Web service in beta

This past weekend OCLC made several improvements to the current Web services and released a new beta of the License Manager Web service. The existing WMS Acquisitions Web service now includes read access to several more objects which are part of the Acquisitions workflow. The new objects available include:

Planned downtime for the WorldShare Platform on 5 August 2012

On Sunday, 5 August 2012 there will be a scheduled service downtime for the OCLC WorldShare Platform and all associated OCLC Web services available through the Platform from 2:00 am to 8:00 am EDT (-4 GMT).

During the downtime, the WorldShare Platform will receive this quarter’s planned enhancements, including new functionality for selected WorldShare Management Services APIs amongst other improvements. Downtime will be minimized as much as possible.

Any questions, please let us know.

DEADLINE EXTENDED for Innovation in Libraries proposals

You're in luck. We've been asked to extend the deadline for proposal submissions for Innovation in Libraries, the free post conference after LITA Forum. I know, I know, summer schedules and life gets in the way of work. OK, you now have until 31 August to get your 20 minute session, 5 minute lightning talk or group leader topic proposal ideas in. So get to cookin' on what interesting things you can share with the group.

Reminder: Call for Proposals due 31 July for Innovation in Libraries 2012

Quick reminder to get your proposal finished up for the Innovation in Libraries 2012 postconference to LITA Forum.

Whether you plan to attend LITA Forum or not, you are encouraged to share your innovations, ideas and instructive failures with fellow attendees at Innovation in Libraries 2012. There are three (3) potential ways to participate:

Linked Data now in WorldCat Facebook App

The availability of Linked Data in WorldCat.org has everyone here very excited. We had been anxiously awaiting the chance to make use of this new feature in our own applications, and are now beginning to try it out.

Sample Code for Linked Data in WorldCat.org

Yes yes, I know...you've heard it all already. But just in case anyone has been trapped under a rock the past couple of days:

WorldCat.org now has Linked Data!

Platform-related sessions at ALA Annual 2012

If you or one of your fellow staff members is heading to Anaheim later this week, be sure to have them sign up for the following platform-related session at ALA Annual 2012:

  • Americas Regional Council and OCLC Symposium
  • OCLC WorldShare Platform: App-sharing at Webscale

Americas Regional Council and OCLC Symposium. Friday, June 22, 11:00am to 03:00pm PT at the Anaheim Marriott, Grand Salon A - E

New API Available: Article Exchange

A shiny new Web service: Article Exchange API. This is a write web service for cloud-based document delivery. It's basically like a secure Dropbox for interlibrary loan materials. The Article Exchange API gives you developer level access to the Article Exchange document-sharing site.

Innovation in Libraries 2012 event: Call for Proposals

Do you love exploring new ideas? Always secretly wished you knew more about how to create an app? Wonder what the next wave of library innovation might be?

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