---
title: 'Open Library'
description: 'Search and access book data from the Internet Archive Open Library project.'
---

# Open Library

Search and access book data from the Internet Archive Open Library project.

| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Testing |
| Base URL | `https://openlibrary.org` |
| Authentication | None |
| Endpoints | 5 |
| Connector key | `open_library` |

## Using Open Library in a workflow

1. Go to **Connections** and click **New Connection**.
2. Pick **Open Library** from the marketplace.
3. Enter your credentials (see Authentication above for what's expected).
4. In a workflow, drop an **API Call** node and select this connection.
5. Pick the operation you need from the Operation dropdown — see the table below.

## Available Endpoints

| Endpoint | Summary |
|---|---|
| [GET /search.json](./get_search_json_test_searchbooks) | Search for books |
| [GET /works/{olid}.json](./get_works_olid_json_test_getwork) | Get a work by Open Library ID |
| [GET /authors/{olid}.json](./get_authors_olid_json_test_getauthor) | Get an author |
| [GET /isbn/{isbn}.json](./get_isbn_isbn_json_test_getbyisbn) | Get a book by ISBN |
| [GET /search/authors.json](./get_search_authors_json_test_searchauthors) | Search for authors |

> Each endpoint has its own page with parameter details, an example
> `API Call` node configuration, and the response shape.