Can students, non-library staff and professors use WSKeys?
Applies to
- OCLC APIs
Answer
Use of OCLC's APIs is restricted to OCLC member libraries/institutions and sanctioned individuals working on their behalf. If your project is not library-sanctioned it will not adhere to the Terms of OCLC's API use.
For library-sanctioned projects, the library can request a WorldCat API WSKey by filling out the form found on the How do I request a WSKey page.
Additional information
Please note that the library takes responsibility for the use of the WSKey.
Businesses without a WorldShare account wanting a WSKey to use APIs should contact busdev@oclc.org with a description of their project to be considered for OCLC's Partner Program.