Using the WorldCat API

Learn about how to request access credentials from OCLC here.

Valid credentials are needed to be able to query or search with the OCLC API.

1. Select the correct API. The PMET program uses Worldcat Discovery v.2.

2. Select the access type. PMET requires the Client Credentials Grant.

3. Wait for OCLC to produce access credentials, these should appear as a client ID and a client secret.

4. Open the PMET program and navigate to the 'Settings' page.

5. Enter your client ID and client secret into the page and press save.

6. The file is saved to the current user's home directory within a folder named 'pmet'. Accessible through the explorer by navigating to your User directory.