### Loading Open Library Data Dumps into PostgreSQL Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/dumps A guide on how to load Open Library's data dumps into a PostgreSQL database for easier querying. This resource provides practical steps and code examples for data integration. ```APIDOC PostgreSQLDataLoadingGuide: Title: How to load Open Library's data dumps into PostgreSQL Author: LibrariesHacked contributor Repository: https://github.com/LibrariesHacked/openlibrary-search Purpose: To make Open Library data more easily queriable by leveraging PostgreSQL. Content: Provides instructions and potential code snippets for data import and querying. ``` -------------------------------- ### User-Agent Header Examples Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api When making frequent API calls, it's crucial to include a User-Agent header with your application's name and contact information. This helps Open Library manage request volume and contact you if necessary. ```javascript fetch('/api/endpoint', { headers: { 'User-Agent': 'YourAppName/1.0 (your.email@example.com)' } }); ``` ```python import requests headers = { 'User-Agent': 'YourAppName/1.0 (your.email@example.com)' } response = requests.get('/api/endpoint', headers=headers) ``` -------------------------------- ### Query Wikidata IDs with DuckDB Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/dumps Example SQL query to extract Wikidata IDs from Open Library author data dumps using DuckDB. It reads a gzipped CSV file and filters for rows where the wikidata_id is not null. ```sql SELECT json_extract(column4, '$.remote_ids.wikidata') as wikidata_id FROM read_csv('ol_dump_authors_2024-07-31.txt.gz') WHERE wikidata_id IS NOT NULL LIMIT 100; ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Developer Resources Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/licensing Links to key developer resources for the Open Library project, including API documentation, client libraries, and data access. ```APIDOC Open Library Developer Resources: - Web API: /developers/api - Provides access to Open Library data and functionality. - Client Library: https://github.com/internetarchive/openlibrary-client - Official client library for interacting with the Open Library API. - Data Dumps: /data - Access to bulk data exports from the Open Library database. - Source Code: https://github.com/internetarchive/openlibrary - Repository for the Open Library project's source code. - Report an Issue: https://github.com/internetarchive/openlibrary/issues - Platform for reporting bugs and suggesting improvements. - Writing Bots: https://github.com/internetarchive/openlibrary/wiki/Writing-Bots - Guidelines and information for developing automated bots for Open Library. ``` -------------------------------- ### OpenAPI Sandbox Access Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api Access the interactive OpenAPI documentation to explore and test the Open Library APIs directly. This sandbox allows for hands-on interaction with API endpoints. ```APIDOC OpenAPI Sandbox: URL: https://openlibrary.org/swagger/docs Description: Interactive documentation for exploring and testing Open Library APIs. ``` -------------------------------- ### Client Library Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api A client library is available to simplify interaction with the Open Library APIs. This library abstracts away much of the direct HTTP request handling. ```APIDOC Client Library: Repository: https://github.com/internetarchive/openlibrary-client Description: Simplifies integration with Open Library APIs. ``` -------------------------------- ### Available Open Library Data Dumps Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/dumps Lists the various data dumps provided by Open Library, including their approximate sizes and content. Links are provided for the latest versions of each dump. ```APIDOC DataDumps: - Name: editions dump Size: ~ 9.2G Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_editions_latest.txt.gz - Name: works dump Size: ~ 2.9G Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_works_latest.txt.gz - Name: authors dump Size: ~ 0.5G Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_authors_latest.txt.gz - Name: all types dump Description: Includes editions, works, authors, redirects, etc. Size: ~ 12.4G Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_latest.txt.gz - Name: complete dump Description: Includes past revisions of all records. Size: ~ 29.6G Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_cdump_latest.txt.gz - Name: ratings dump Description: Columns: "Work Key, Edition Key (optional), Rating, Date" Size: ~ 5M Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_ratings_latest.txt.gz - Name: reading log dump Description: Columns: "Work Key, Edition Key (optional), Shelf, Date" Size: ~ 65M Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_reading-log_latest.txt.gz - Name: redirects dump Size: ~ 50M Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_redirects_latest.txt.gz - Name: deletes dump Size: ~ 75M Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_deletes_latest.txt.gz - Name: lists dump Size: ~ 30M Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_lists_latest.txt.gz - Name: other dump Size: ~ 10M Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_other_latest.txt.gz - Name: covers metadata dump Description: Columns: "id, width, height, created" Size: ~ 70M Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_covers_metadata_latest.txt.gz - Name: wikidata dump Description: Wikidata records relevant to Open Library (currently only authors). Columns "Wikidata ID, JSON" Size: ~ 700M Link: https://openlibrary.org/data/ol_dump_wikidata_latest.txt.gz Past Dumps: Location: https://archive.org/details/ol_exports?sort=-publicdate ``` -------------------------------- ### RESTful APIs Overview Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api Open Library provides RESTful APIs that make data available in JSON, YAML, and RDF/XML formats. These APIs are the primary method for programmatic access to Open Library data. ```APIDOC RESTful APIs: Formats: JSON, YAML, RDF/XML Documentation: https://openlibrary.org/dev/docs/restful_api Description: Primary API for accessing Open Library data programmatically. ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Revision History Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/licensing A log of revisions made to the Open Library licensing page, showing dates, editors, and brief descriptions of changes. ```APIDOC Open Library Licensing Page Revisions: - Revision 8 (June 27, 2021): Edited by Mek. Edited without comment. - Revision 7 (March 10, 2010): Edited by Lance Arthur. Remove subnav (in macro). - Revision 6 (March 6, 2010): Edited by brewster. Edited without comment. - Revision 5 (November 21, 2009): Created by George. Edited without comment. - Revision 1 (November 21, 2009): Created by George. Edited without comment. Total revisions: 8 ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Partner (Read) API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api Formerly the 'Read' API, this allows fetching one or more books using library identifiers like ISBNs, OCLC, or LCCNs. ```APIDOC Partner API (formerly Read API): Description: Fetch one or more books by library identifiers (ISBNs, OCLC, LCCNs). Endpoint: https://openlibrary.org/dev/docs/api/read ``` -------------------------------- ### Accessing Item History Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api Demonstrates how to access the history of an item by appending a query parameter to its page URL. ```APIDOC Accessing Item History: Method: Append '?m=history' to an item's page URL. Example: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL236414A.json?m=history ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Subjects API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api API to fetch books categorized under specific subject names. ```APIDOC Subjects API: Description: Fetch books by subject name. Endpoint: /dev/docs/api/subjects ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Lists API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api API for reading, modifying, or creating user-generated reading lists. ```APIDOC Lists API: Description: Reading, modifying, or creating user lists. Endpoint: /dev/docs/api/lists ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Covers API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api API to retrieve book cover images using ISBN or Open Library identifiers. ```APIDOC Covers API: Description: Fetch book covers by ISBN or Open Library identifier. Endpoint: /dev/docs/api/covers ``` -------------------------------- ### Deprecated JSON API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api An earlier version of the JSON API is preserved for backward compatibility. Developers are encouraged to migrate to the RESTful APIs for new development. ```APIDOC Deprecated JSON API: Documentation: https://openlibrary.org/dev/docs/json_api Note: Preserved for backward compatibility; RESTful APIs are recommended. ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Data Dump Formats Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/dumps Details the structure of Open Library's data dumps, which are primarily tab-separated files. Each record includes type, key, revision, last modified timestamp, and the complete record in JSON format. ```APIDOC OpenLibraryDataDump: Format: Tab-separated values (TSV) Columns: - type: Type of record (e.g., /type/edition, /type/work) - key: Unique identifier for the record (e.g., /books/OL1M) - revision: Revision number of the record - last_modified: Timestamp of the last modification - JSON: The complete record serialized as a JSON string JSONRecordSchema: Location: https://github.com/internetarchive/openlibrary-client/tree/master/olclient/schemata Types: - Author Records: JSON serialization of a /type/author - Edition Records: JSON serialization of a /type/edition - Work Records: JSON serialization of a /type/work ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library My Books API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api API to access books listed on a patron's public reading log. ```APIDOC My Books API: Description: Retrieve books on a patron's public reading log. Endpoint: /dev/docs/api/mybooks ``` -------------------------------- ### Accessing Structured Bibliographic Data Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api Shows how to retrieve structured bibliographic data (RDF, JSON, YAML) by changing the file extension of an Open Library identifier. ```APIDOC Accessing Structured Bibliographic Data: Method: Append '.rdf', '.json', or '.yml' to an identifier. Examples: - https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15626917W.json - https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL33421A.json ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Recent Changes API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api Provides programmatic access to track changes made across the Open Library platform. ```APIDOC Recent Changes API: Description: Programmatic access to changes across Open Library. Endpoint: /dev/docs/api/recentchanges ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Licensing Statement Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/licensing The official statement regarding copyright and proprietary rights over the Open Library database content. ```APIDOC Open Library Licensing: Statement: The Internet Archive does not assert any new copyright or other proprietary rights over any of the material in the Open Library database. Caveats: - Existing rights issues may apply to some contributions and in some jurisdictions. - Legal issues surrounding community projects are complex. Goal: To create a database that can be openly used for a wide variety of purposes. Appreciation: Acknowledges and appreciates all contributors. ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Book Search API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api Provides API endpoints for searching books, authors, and other related entities within the Open Library catalog. ```APIDOC Book Search API: Description: Search results for books, authors, and more. Endpoint: /dev/docs/api/search ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Work & Edition APIs Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api API endpoints for retrieving specific book works or editions by their unique identifiers. ```APIDOC Work & Edition APIs: Description: Retrieve a specific work or edition by identifier. Endpoint: /dev/docs/api/books ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Search Inside API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api API for searching for specific text content within millions of digitized books. ```APIDOC Search inside API: Description: Search for matching text within millions of books. Endpoint: /dev/docs/api/search_inside ``` -------------------------------- ### Open Library Authors API Source: https://openlibrary.org/developers/api/api API for retrieving author information and their associated works using author identifiers. ```APIDOC Authors API: Description: Retrieve an author and their works by author identifier. Endpoint: /dev/docs/api/authors ``` === COMPLETE CONTENT === This response contains all available snippets from this library. No additional content exists. Do not make further requests.