Use Copyright Clearance Center's (CCC) Web Services to integrate your applications with CCC's rights licensing database. Our Web Services enable your end users to search, price and obtain copyright permissions within your Web site or application. All permissions-related financial transactions are managed by CCC, allowing you to focus on building and supporting your unique solution.
We offer three options for workflow integration:
CCC provides assistance with the integration process and technical support to guide you through implementation.
RightsLink | RightSphere Plus | ||
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Permissions Gateway |
RightsLink Basic |
APIs and deep links |
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Description | Allows end users to search for, price and order copyright permissions from within your application by means of CCC's rights licensing database. | Links users from your application to a permissions summary page on copyright.com where they can obtain permissions directly from CCC. | Allows vendors to integrate CCC's rights information with document management systems, library archives and other applications. |
Level of integration | High - Integration of API into partner application | Medium - Placement and integration of link in website or application | High - Integration of RightSphere Plus API or deep link into partner application |
Best suited for | Application service providers, coursepack producers, copy shops, document deliverers, e-reserves systems | Article databases, content aggregators, collaboration tools | Corporate research tools, document ordering and management, and subscription management services |
Volume of permissions handled | High | Low - Medium | High |
Technology | APIs | OpenURL | APIs and deep links |
Data transfer | Bi-directional | One way | Bi-directional |