News Releases
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Story Box Library - ISBNs
BY JAMES BENNETT
Unique ISBNs
Allowing for more complete catalogue entries and creating greater awareness of and engagement with your Story Box Library (SBL) subscriptions, each of the SBL stories now have their own unique ISBN numbers.
Story Box Library ISBNs are categorised as “digital media”, registered with Thorpe Bowker and soon to be with Nielsen. With this update, libraries receiving SBL MARC records will now be able feature an image of the title’s storyteller displaying the book’s cover in their library OPAC.
MARC Records
Beginning in February, the monthly MARC record file will include the ISBNs for all SBL stories. Including SBL’s stories within your library OPAC will ensure that your community can access Storytime, Anytime.
Each story can be added as an e-book or digital option, providing a direct link to the story’s page on storyboxlibrary.com.au.
James Bennett distributes free SBL MARC records monthly to all subscribing libraries, request MARCS by contacting storybox@bennett.com.au.
Read more about Story Box Library Features and Benefits for Libraries and their Patrons.
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