Open Library API

Breaking down barriers to knowledge.

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This API is best for providing search and access to millions of public domain and creative commons books, images, and videos.

Open Library API can be used to improve search accuracy and enable advanced access to library catalogs. It provides search and access to millions of public domain and creative commons books, images and videos. Developers can use the API to allow users to query for books or authors, obtain featured lists of books, get information about images and illustrations, and search for book versions or library details by ISBN. All of these features make Open Library API a great choice for any application which requires access to library catalogues.

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Using Open Library API I was able to easily access library catalogs, find books according to my search keywords, and use all of the other features that the API has to offer. It was a great choice for my application!

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