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Title: VIAF Governance Concerns about the Refurbished VIAF Web and API Interfaces.
Authors: Bargioni, Stefano1 bargioni@pusc.it
Source: Information Technology & Libraries. Dec2025, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p1-17. 17p.
Subject Terms: *Decision making, *Communication, *Information resources management, Medical informatics, Java programming language
Abstract: In January 2025, OCLC made significant changes to the web and application programming interfaces for Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) clusters. This article will compare the old and new interfaces, highlighting the pros and cons introduced and calling attention, especially, to critical errors introduced that compromise the functionality of much of the VIAF product. Consequently, it will raise questions and concerns regarding the governance of VIAF, as well as OCLC's development model, testing, and feedback before public rollout. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: In January 2025, OCLC made significant changes to the web and application programming interfaces for Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) clusters. This article will compare the old and new interfaces, highlighting the pros and cons introduced and calling attention, especially, to critical errors introduced that compromise the functionality of much of the VIAF product. Consequently, it will raise questions and concerns regarding the governance of VIAF, as well as OCLC's development model, testing, and feedback before public rollout. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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