libraryConnect | New API Integration for Enhanced Data Access

February 2024

Presently, libraries can view their data in libraryConnect Devices as a table or graph, which can be exported in a range of formats and can be scheduled as a regular report emailed directly to staff. 

The API (Application Programming Interface) software allows libraries to access up to 7 days of their data (for all devices and locations) directly from the libraryConnect Devices database instead of via the libraryConnect reporting tool. 

▪ Enhanced Operational Features

Scheduling Flexibility: 
Libraries can choose when to call the API, providing greater control over data retrieval compared to the scheduling tools in libraryConnect Devices. 

Robust Data Delivery: 
Receive raw data to process directly using any tool, not just Excel, especially beneficial for gate count data. 

Free Access: 
Any library with a valid libraryConnect Devices license can use the API free of charge, making it an accessible tool for all. 

▪  API Functionality

There are three API calls available for libraries:

1. Transactions: Covers borrow, return, renew and user login counts
2. Gate counts: includes In and Out counts from security gates
3. Payment: includes payment amounts and payment methods

For more details, contact our support team through this link.