[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Update on Overdrive API integration

Fri May 2 15:16:40 EDT 2014

I haven't read the APIs but I imagine you would.   If I'm wrong that would
be really nice.  :)  Somehow I'm imaging this builds off behavior in 856
fields.

On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 3:01 PM, Holly Brennan <haderhold at ci.homer.ak.us>wrote:

> One question about the Overdrive API: If implemented, would I still have
> to import the MARC records supplied by OCLC, as if I was cataloging and
> importing "real" items? I'm thinking yes, but I can dream big.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Holly
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org [mailto:
> open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org] On Behalf Of
> Elizabeth B. Thomsen
> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2014 5:09 AM
> To: open-ils-general at list.georgialibraries.org
> Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Update on Overdrive API integration
>
> If you've never seen the OverDrive API in action, you can see examples in
> the Marmot catalog (VuFind) http://opac.marmot.org
>
> If you do a search on minor adjustment beauty salon, you'll see
> availability information for both their physical and digital versions of
> this title, including OverDrive and OneClickDigital.
>
> Here's a screenshot of the OverDrive ebook and audiobook versions of Lean
> In:
> http://www.noblenet.org/wp-content/uploads/leanin.png
>
> The available one has a Checkout button and the other has a Place Hold
> button.
>
> I like the fact that Marmot has an eContent Source facet.
>
> On 5/2/2014 8:47 AM, Rogan Hamby wrote:
> > Not to derail the conversation from Overdrive support (which would be
> > a great thing to have) I wonder if anyone else would be interested in
> > OneClickDigital integration.  They don't have a published set of APIs
> > at the moment but based on casual conversations I know they would be
> > interested in having similar functionality in Evergreen.  This isn't
> > high priority for us but I'm curious is there is widespread interest.
> >
> >
> > On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 8:43 AM, Kathy Lussier <klussier at masslnc.org
> > <mailto:klussier at masslnc.org>> wrote:
> >
> >     Hi Ruth,
> >
> >     There is information on the Overdrive API at
> >     https://developer.overdrive.com/apis. The basic idea is that you
> >     would see availability information for Overdrive material directly
> >     in the catalog rather than sending the user to Overdrive to see this
> >     information.  You could also allow users to do Overdrive checkouts
> >     and place holds directly from the catalog.
> >
> >
> >     Kathy
> >
> >     Kathy Lussier
> >     Project Coordinator
> >     Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
> >     (508) 343-0128  <tel:%28508%29%20343-0128>
> >     klussier at masslnc.org  <mailto:klussier at masslnc.org>
> >     Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
> >
> >     On 5/2/2014 8:30 AM, Ruth Frasur wrote:
> >>     I'd need a little more information about what exactly it would do.
> >>
> >>
> >>     On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 4:13 PM, Kathy Lussier
> >>     <klussier at masslnc.org <mailto:klussier at masslnc.org>> wrote:
> >>
> >>         Hi Sharon,
> >>
> >>         Funny, I was just thinking this morning of sending a similar
> >>         message to the listserv. We aren't working on anything with
> >>         Overdrive API integration, but, as I was beginning to plan for
> >>         FY15 development projects to consider (FY15 begins in July for
> >>         us), I added the Overdrive project to the list. I also would
> >>         like to hear if anyone else is working on it, but, if not, I
> >>         also would be interested in hearing if their are other
> >>         community members interested in jointly funding a project.
> >>
> >>         Kathy
> >>
> >>         Kathy Lussier
> >>         Project Coordinator
> >>         Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
> >>         (508) 343-0128 <tel:%28508%29%20343-0128>
> >>         klussier at masslnc.org <mailto:klussier at masslnc.org>
> >>         Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
> >>
> >>
> >>         On 5/1/2014 3:52 PM, Sharon Herbert wrote:
> >>
> >>             In July 2013, I shared out some analysis from Sitka
> >>             developer Steven Chan regarding the Overdrive API
> >>             integration that was available at that time:
> >>             http://markmail.org/message/dbkraxlsj562wxzh
> >>
> >>             In October 2013, Overdrive released additional Circulation
> >>             APIs and in January 2014, Sitka began development on
> >>             integrating those additional pieces. To date, we have not
> >>             been aware of any other EG jurisdictions working on this
> >>             development, but as it is taking longer than we
> >>             anticipated to complete, I wanted to check in with the
> >>             community again to see if anyone one else is working on
> >>             integrating the Overdrive APIs with EG, specifically for
> v2.6.
> >>
> >>             Thanks,
> >>             Sharon
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Rogan Hamby, MLS, CCNP, MIA
> > Managers Headquarters Library and Reference Services, York County
> > Library System
> >
> > “You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to
> > stop reading them.”
> > ― Ray Bradbury
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> >
> > “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to
> > suit me.”
> > ― C.S. Lewis <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1069006.C_S_Lewis>
>
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Rogan Hamby, MLS, CCNP, MIA
Managers Headquarters Library and Reference Services,
York County Library System

“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop
reading them.”
― Ray Bradbury <https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1630.Ray_Bradbury>

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit
me.”
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