HARRASSOWITZ Launches Real-Time FOLIO APIs

New APIs enable seamless ordering and subscription management for academic libraries.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:00am

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HARRASSOWITZ, a leading provider of scholarly resources and services for academic libraries, has launched innovative FOLIO APIs for real-time ordering and subscription management. Co-developed with Stanford University Libraries, the new APIs are now available to all HARRASSOWITZ customers, enhancing library workflows and supporting open infrastructure initiatives.

Why it matters

The collaboration between HARRASSOWITZ and Stanford University Libraries underscores the importance of partnerships in advancing library technologies. The new APIs empower libraries to optimize their workflows, saving valuable time and money, while supporting the transition to open infrastructure.

The details

The FOLIO APIs include a real-time API for firm orders, enabling libraries to order monographs and music scores directly within the HARRASSOWITZ system, and an integrated API for subscriptions, allowing libraries to manage subscription data effectively and keep their systems up-to-date.

  • The new FOLIO APIs were launched on April 16, 2026.

The players

HARRASSOWITZ

A leading provider of scholarly resources and services for academic libraries, established in 1872.

Stanford University Libraries

The library system of Stanford University, which collaborated with HARRASSOWITZ to co-develop the new FOLIO APIs.

FOLIO

An open source library services platform that the new HARRASSOWITZ APIs are designed to integrate with.

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What they’re saying

“Stanford University Libraries was pleased to be the pilot partner with HARRASSOWITZ in developing both the real-time ordering API and the subscriptions API. The ability to co-develop integrated applications is critical to our mission of supporting open infrastructure.”

— Sarah Forzetting, Associate Director, Acquisitions and Collections Services at Stanford University Libraries

“We are delighted to announce the availability of our FOLIO APIs, developed in collaboration with Stanford University Libraries. This partnership reflects our commitment to innovation and service excellence. By providing real-time integration capabilities, we empower libraries to optimize their workflows saving valuable time and money.”

— Justin Clarke, Director of Sales & Marketing for North America at HARRASSOWITZ

What’s next

HARRASSOWITZ looks forward to supporting libraries worldwide in their transition to open infrastructure and continuing to provide gold-standard services to academic institutions.

The takeaway

The launch of HARRASSOWITZ's real-time FOLIO APIs, co-developed with Stanford University Libraries, demonstrates the power of partnerships in advancing library technologies and empowering academic institutions to optimize their workflows and embrace open infrastructure.