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Dynamic Examples

Dynamic examples of using the JSON/YAML API for loc.gov

Dynamic Examples

This page can be used to see what loc.gov API queries and their responses will look like in real time. The examples are pre-populated with common search terms, but feel free to try other search terms that interest you.

If you are confused by what you see, use the Understanding API Responses page as a guide to the structure and meaning of the API response.

/search/

Parameter

Description

Output format

q
The search term
 
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/collections/{name of collection}/

Parameter

Description

Output format

name of collection
The title of the LOC collection in slug form
 
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/{format}/

Parameter

Description

Output format

format
returns items which have a specified original format
 
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/item/{id}/

Parameter

Description

Output format

id
the identifier for an item
 
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/resource/{id}/

Parameter

Description

Output format

id
the identifier for an item
 
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