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Change your OCLC Knowledge Base API to Access Options API in Lean Library

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This article explains how to change your link resolver integration settings from the OCLC Knowledge Base API to the Access Options API.

OCLC is updating its back-end systems to enhance integration capabilities. As part of this update, OCLC recommends using the Access Options API for improved integration with Lean Library.

This change will not impact your end users. To ensure the transition is smooth, we recommend testing the integration in your Beta environment first before deploying changes to your Production environment. Find out how you can use your Beta environment for testing here. 

What is required to configure the Access Options integration? 

Request OCLC to authorise Lean Library’s access to your holdings through the Access Options API. If you haven't completed this step, please contact us at support@leanlibrary.com. We will provide you with the OCLC Mutual Customer Access Authorisation form.

Once authorised, follow the instructions below.

Find your WorldCat Registry ID (OCLC Institute ID)

Follow the steps to find your WorldCat Registry ID:

  1. Go to WorldCat Registry
  2. Search your institute name and select your institute from the results.
  3. Click on the Identifiers section as shown in the screenshot below. 
  4. Please copy the WorldCat Registry ID and follow the steps below

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How to change your existing settings

1. Please log in to the Lean Library admin dashboard and go to the Alternatives settings

2. Under Holding Settings, please click on Digital Holding Settings

3. If your account is configured with the "OCLC Knowledge Base API (Retiring)" option, you need to change it to the new API. 

4. Click the "OCLC Knowledge Base API (Retiring)" and find the "OCLC Access Options" option in the dropdown list. Select this as shown below. 

5. Once selected, you will now see a field to fill in your WorldCat Registry ID/OCLC Institute ID. 

6. Add your ID here and hit the Save button to save your settings. 

7. You can now use the Test Integration button to make sure that Lean Library can successfully make a connection with your Access Option API. Click here to find out how you can use the Test integration. 

You are all set when you see a "Connection success. See the response here". This configuration change will be applied within the next 24 hours to the Lean Library extension


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