[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] TPAC question: getting "ebooks" as an option in formats

[Soulliere, Robert]

Hi all,

We are investigating a method to get "ebooks" as a format option in our TPAC and I wonder if I could get some feedback on whether this is a good way to do this. Here is the method we are investigating:

1. Add a unique "type" entry using the MARC Code Value Map in the staff client.

2. Edit the Leader field of our electronic books to indicate that they are in the new "ebook" type. Currently most use "a" to indicate a book.

I had a few question about this method:

1. Is there a better way to add the ebook as a format search option?

2. Are there potential dangers for us using this method? e.g. issues with future upgrades.

3. Is this kosher from a cataloguing perspective?

This works technically, but want to see if this is the best way.

Thanks,
Robert









Robert Soulliere, BA (Hons), MLIS
Systems Librarian
Mohawk College Library
robert.soulliere at mohawkcollege.ca
Telephone: 905 575 1212 x3936
Fax: 905 575 2011

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