| Since last month's announcement of the release of OverDrive's Circulation APIs, libraries have experienced great success with the singular search experience that the APIs offer. With the previously-released Discovery APIs and now the Circulation APIs, user accounts are authenticated, and they can discover digital titles, check their availability and check out, place holds on, or return titles all through the library's own OPAC.
On October 24th, Polaris Library Systems and OverDrive announced a new partnership to offer libraries another integrated e-content solution within the library catalog. Polaris is using OverDrive's Discovery and Circulation APIs to create a more desirable, seamless patron experience for libraries with an OverDrive e-content subscription.
"Libraries continually evolve to meet the needs of patrons in the digital age, so having integrated e-content solutions is important as Polaris looks to the future," said Jim Mieczkowski, vice president of product development, Polaris Library Systems. "Many of our customers already have an e-content subscription from OverDrive, so we are very pleased to offer this integration for both the library catalog and mobile PAC."
The circulation API joins the list of OverDrive offered APIs available through the Developer's Portal and is being accessed by Marmot Library Network currently with other library systems expected to go live soon with ILS vendors including SirsiDynix, Innovative Interfaces, and TLC, who are working to integrate them into their services.
The full complement of OverDrive APIs simplifies the user experience and promotes the discovery of digital media content on library and school websites, meeting the ReadersFirst guidelines. OverDrive APIs are used by developers and ILS companies to provide a streamlined experience for patrons looking to access libraries' full catalogs in one location. To add this functionality to your OPAC, contact your ILS provider today.
Adam Sockel is a Marketing Communications Specialist with OverDrive.
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Friday, November 1, 2013
OverDrive Circulation APIs met with great success
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