This may be of interest to people using the v2 SHERPA API with DSpace (journal / policy lookup).
(DSpace 10 will use the new API) Cheers Kim ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Karen Jackson <[email protected]> Date: Wed, 20 May 2026 at 13:00 Subject: Open policy finder API: migration deadline extended To: <[email protected]> Dear open policy finder/Sherpa API users, I’m writing to inform you that the migration window from the legacy Sherpa Services API to the OPF API has been extended until the end of July 2026. Open this email as a web <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/q/13ZMcUexgN5u5Nb3FJzJ4/wv> or plain text <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/q/13ZMcUexgN5u5Nb3FJzJ4/text-version> version. Add us to your safe senders list <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/n/1L1GZDUuRAe09eW>. [image: Jisc logo] <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/c/113copGZ7DEFmM5qNmTJIoAy5x> Open policy finder API update: migration period extended Dear open policy finder/Sherpa API users, Following our recent announcement about the new open policy finder (OPF) API platform <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/c/113cotGkt4o0RK4aZet847zab8>, I’m writing to inform you that the migration window from the legacy Sherpa services API to the OPF API has been extended until the end of *July 2026*. We encourage all users to complete the transition of their API integrations before this date. After July 2026, the legacy Sherpa services API will be switched off. Please note that new API key requests will not be accepted during this migration period. You’ll find further details in our help section <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/c/113coxFFOv7mmI2Vb62wpQxMgJ>. *Reasons for the API update* - As the research landscape continues to evolve, open policy finder needs to be able to respond more quickly and effectively to changing user needs - Over the past few years, we’ve been modernising and improving the former Sherpa services software to make it more robust, secure and responsive - The work to enhance the API is a key part of this wider modernisation effort - This new API platform will provide a stronger foundation for improving how users interact with our data, enabling meaningful updates to our data models and how they are delivered via the API *Accessing the new API* - Information on how to use the API is available here <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/c/113coBF19VQHRG1FmXBULzwomk>, including details on accessing the new platform and technical guidance - To support a seamless transition, all existing API keys have already been migrated to the new platform - All query paths from the former Sherpa services API have been replicated, and data continues to be returned in the same format with which you’re familiar If you’d like more information or support, please contact [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=Open%20policy%20finder%20API%20platform>. Many thanks, *Karen Jackson* Product manager Manage your subscription preferences <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/k/1epcYGUjzYfSIyVxwAochx> [image: Jisc LinkedIn logo] <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/c/113coFEmvmA3mE0pyPbj7iv0rV> [image: Jisc Facebook logo] <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/c/113coJDHQNjoRBZ9KGKHt1tCxw> [image: Jisc YouTube logo] <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/c/113coRCoxEM5RxWE8pTuatqQII> [image: Jisc Instagram logo] <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/c/113coVBJT5vrmvVokhsSwcpsOj> Jisc is a registered charity (in England and Wales under charity number 1149740; in Scotland under charity number SC053607) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England under company number 05747339, VAT number GB 197 0632 86. Jisc's registered office is: 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, BS1 6NB. T 0203 697 5800. Jisc Services Limited is a wholly owned Jisc subsidiary and a company limited by guarantee which is registered in England under company number 02881024, VAT number GB 197 0632 86. The registered office is: 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, BS1 6NB. T 0203 697 5800. For more details on how Jisc handles your data see our privacy notice <https://emails.jisc.ac.uk/c/113coZB5eweMRtU8w92gRVo4TU>. -- All messages to this mailing list should adhere to the Code of Conduct: https://lyrasis.org/code-of-conduct/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DSpace Technical Support" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/dspace-tech/CAKZKfqrtE%2Bt%2BV4uFiQmp4UWwUjhoe5zosvaZujbWLDXWG%2B6pZg%40mail.gmail.com.
