APIs
OverDrive is creating a suite of APIs that allow third-party applications to connect to and interact with the OverDrive digital media database. The following APIs are currently available to approved users. Additional APIs will be added to this page as they are released.
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 CheckoutsPerform a checkout or get checkout status information about a title or titles. |
 HoldsUse this API to place and remove holds on specific titles. |
 Library AccountRetrieve a link for all products in a library collection, along with general information about the account. |
 Magazine IssuesRetrieve a list of issues for a specified magazine. |
 Patron InformationGet user-specific information on a single user. |
 SearchRetrieve a list of relevant and matching titles for a specified query. |
 MetadataRetrieve detailed metadata for a specified title. |
 availability v2This page documents the new availability endpoint (v2) and its changes. |
