Web of Science (WoS)

Abstract Sifter now lets you query Web of Science (WoS).

What you’ll need (eventually): an API key

What is an API key?

An API key is a long string of characters that works like a password to a call for data in the cloud. WoS uses it to determine how many records you can retrieve and how much information you get.

Recently Clarivate started offering a free retrieval level of service. This level is limited but a great place to start.

Here are some steps to follow if you intend to query WoS:

If your organization has a paid subscription to Clarivate and Web of Science, you can get an API key that provides the same access.

Someone in your organization can help you with that. Talk to your librarian or your IT support.

If your organization does not have a WoS subscription, you can get a free subscription. There are several steps involved – I am working on the documentation now.

Once you get an API key, you need to put it in the Abstract Sifter. Find the sheet called “secret”. You may need to unhide it. Cell B2.
But, if you are waiting or unsure, you can try out WoS queries on Abstract Sifter. If no APIs are supplied by you, the Sifter will use the default ParlezChem API key. This key provides very limited access, and you will be sharing it.

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