WMS Acquisitions API release, 26 March 2021

The next release of the WMS Acquisitions API is scheduled for 26 March 2021. This release includes several new endpoints that improve order routing and campus financial system integrations.

New "attentionLine" field enables better order routing

This release adds a new “attentionLine” field to the shippingTo portion of the purchase order API response. This new endpoint will facilitate better routing of orders to the appropriate physical location within the library.

Below are BEFORE and AFTER sample responses: 

• BEFORE sample response – xml format
• AFTER sample response – xml format  

New "Awaiting Payment" status streamlines integrations

This release also adds the ability to move invoices to an “Awaiting Payment” status via the WMS Acquisitions API. This new API endpoint can better facilitate integrations between WMS Acquisitions and campus financial systems.

Additional documentation can be found on the WMS Acquisitions API documentation site. If you have questions, please contact OCLC Customer Support in your region.