The Patron API

The Patron API contains methods for creating, retrieving, updating, and deleting patron records and patron-related information such as holds, checkouts, and fines. For information on endpoints related to a specific functional area, see the following topics:

• Patron records
• Holds
• Checkouts and renewals
• Fines
• Reading history

Patron API Roles

The Patron API uses the following roles:

• Patrons Read
• Patrons Write
• Patrons Validate
• Patrons Hold CRUD

Note that some endpoints are authorized for multiple roles. For a full list of roles and the endpoints authorized for each, see Administering Sierra API Client Keys in the Sierra WebHelp.