Manage API Accounts

Before using Destiny Open APIs to integrate with an app you developed or a third-party app, the Destiny Administrator must set up an API account with credentials for the particular API client.

Add an API Account for Clients

1. Log in as a Destiny Administrator.
2. Select Setup > API sub-tab
3. Click the Add API Account icon, .

   The Add API Account page appears.

   

4. Enter the Name for the new API account.
5. For Credential, either:
   • Select Follett App ID, and then enter the ID number in the field.
   • Select Client Credential (OAuth2), and then click Update.

     These random alpha-numeric strings are the credentials for getting an access token. Share them discretely and securely with the API Account user (often a developer).

     Note: Treat these credentials confidentially, like you would any other username and password.

6. Under Services, select the services the account can access:
   • Fines: This API can be used to get fines across the district.
   • Self Service: This API was designed to support the Follett reader and can be used to look up library titles, a patron's checkouts and recently read eBooks and audiobooks.
   • Patron Info: This API can be used to look up patron checkout information, like checkouts at a district or site.
   • Resources: This API can be used to get the whole resource template tree or a specific resource type by name or ID.
7. Click Save.
   

   Note: An API Terms And Conditions pop-up is presented each time you create a new API account. Click I Agree to continue.

Edit an API Account

1. Log in as a Destiny Administrator.
2. Select Setup > API sub-tab.
3. Click the Edit icon, . The Edit API Account page appears.

   

4. Make updates as needed, then click Save.

Important: See the Destiny Open API’s Developer’s Guide for integration details.