Every client request to Web Services must include a valid clientID. Client IDs are simple strings that can be passed as a header parameter or as a normal parameter in REST. Library system administrators determine what IDs they will allow to access each instance of Web Services. To obtain a valid ID for a specific instance of Web Services, contact the library system administrator for that Web Services instance.
It is strongly recommend that each client application have a specific ID. In addition to restricting access to a Symphony server, the client ID also provides usage statistics for specific applications.
In Symphony 3.4, the client ID is also important to the User Standing Maps feature. User Standing Maps allow library system administrators to create rules that may restrict or allow access to, for example, holds, account access, or other circulation features, depending on patron status. Consult with the library system administrator to learn how rules for User Standing Maps might affect your client application.
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