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Request a Polaris Developer Network Account

Do you have an API ID and key? A Polaris Developer Sandbox account provides you with a unique ID and key to make calls to the Polaris API. Need access? Log a case with our customer support team (link: Innovative Customer Support)  to request a Polaris Developer Sandbox account. If you are a vendor, please email vendorsupport@iii.com. Once activated, you will be provided with a username and temporary password. Please change your temporary password immediately after logging in. The Polaris Developer Sandbox login is separate from your Support Center login.

APIs & Tools

Polaris API Service

Polaris native API REST service.

Z39.50

ANSI/NISO Z39.50 service.

SIP

3M Standard Interchange Protocol.

NCIP

NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol.

PowerPAC Deep Links

PowerPAC URL format specifications.

PowerPAC Holdings Service

PowerPAC holdings web service

Polaris provides a native API that will allow anyone to build their own Polaris-integrated applications for the web, desktop and mobile devices. Polaris also supports industry standard protocols such as NCIP, SIP and Z39.50.

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SIP
3M Standard Interchange Protocol.

NCIP
NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol.