Syndetics Classic: FAQs
General Questions How does Syndetics Classic work?
How does Syndetics Classic handle video and music content?
Can Syndetics Classic handle ISBN-13?
Does Syndetics Classic work with my ILS?
How far back do cover images go?
From how far back does Syndetics Classic have reviews?
How soon after publication do reviews appear in Syndetics Classic?
What do I do if I find an incorrect image or other content?
What are the “terms of use” for Syndetics Classic?
Can we use Syndetics Classic covers on our web site?
How Many ebooks does Bowker have?
I subscribe to Summon, can I also get Syndetics Enriched Data?
Q: How does Syndetics Classic work? A: Syndetics Classic and Plus enrichment content resides on the high-speed Internet secured at Bowker and is most commonly integrated into library OPACs through automatic links provided by the ISBNs within your local MARC records. Depending upon your local system, the content is accessed and displayed through activation links placed on your full record displays or search results lists to HTML "pop-up" windows, (or frames), or can be directly integrated into your record display using XML or inline via Syndetics Plus widgets. Back to Top
Q: How does Syndetics Classic handle video and music content? ? A: Syndetics now has cover images, summaries and track listings (for CDs only) for almost one million video and music titles. Since there is no standard identifier for Blue Ray, DVD, VHS and CD’s like there is for books, Syndetics collects the data that is available from our content partners including UPC, OCLC number, and when available, ISBN. If you have any of these identifiers in your MARC records, you will link to Syndetics content. Back to Top
Q: Can Syndetics Classic handle ISBN-13? A: Syndetics automatically generates a 13-digit ISBN for every 10-digit ISBN in our database, and creates a 10-digit ISBN for every 13-digit that arrives from our data providers. This means, whether you have 10- or 13-digit ISBNs in your catalog, you will be able to access Syndetics content in your OPAC without interruption. Back to Top
Q: Does Syndetics Classic work with my ILS? A: Syndetics works with all major ILS vendors. CLICK HERE to see a complete list. Back to Top
Q: How far back do cover images go? A: For the most part, the images begin with titles published in the early 1980's. Fairly comprehensive coverage was achieved around 1985 forward. Back to Top
Q: From how far back does Syndetics Classic have reviews? A:
Q: How soon after publication do reviews appear in Syndetics Classic? A: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, School Library Journal, and Criticas reviews appear by publication date. Horn Book reviews appear at the end of the week of publication. Choice and Booklist reviews appear 30 days after the publication date. Kirkus reviews appear 60 days after the publication date. Back to Top
Q: What do I do if I find an incorrect image or other content? A: Please send us an email at syndeticscorrections@bowker.com Back to Top
Q: What are the "terms of use" for Syndetics Classic? A: Cover images, like all the Syndetics content, are to be used for enriching our library customers’ online public access catalogs. Content may also be used in compliance with fair use provisions in the United States Copyright law. If an academic library subscriber believes that use of the cover images in library-related newsletters, print materials, and promotional documents or on the university’s non-library websites is an extension of the OPAC, or falls within fair use, then, the cover images can be used that way. Determinations as to what constitutes fair use are up to our customers. Please be aware that Syndetics customers use the cover images "as-is" without any warranties or any liability or indemnity on Bowker’s part, as stated in the Syndetics usage agreement/order form and the terms of use posted on the Syndetics website. Back to Top
Q: Can we use Syndetics Classic covers on our web site? A: Yes, libraries may use Syndetics covers on their website. Back to Top
Q: How Many Ebooks does Bowker have? A: Bowker now includes over 1.4 million ebooks and growing, ensuring your library catalog’s ebook titles receive content enrichment, just like the print. Back to Top
Q: I subscribe to Summon, can I also get Syndetics Enriched Data? A: Syndetics Plus content is now available to subscribers of Summon from Serials Solutions. Back to Top
General Questions How does Syndetics Classic work?
How does Syndetics Classic handle video and music content?
Can Syndetics Classic handle ISBN-13?
Does Syndetics Classic work with my ILS?
How far back do cover images go?
From how far back does Syndetics Classic have reviews?
How soon after publication do reviews appear in Syndetics Classic?
What do I do if I find an incorrect image or other content?
What are the “terms of use” for Syndetics Classic?
Can we use Syndetics Classic covers on our web site?
How Many ebooks does Bowker have?
I subscribe to Summon, can I also get Syndetics Enriched Data?
Q: How does Syndetics Classic work? A: Syndetics Classic and Plus enrichment content resides on the high-speed Internet secured at Bowker and is most commonly integrated into library OPACs through automatic links provided by the ISBNs within your local MARC records. Depending upon your local system, the content is accessed and displayed through activation links placed on your full record displays or search results lists to HTML "pop-up" windows, (or frames), or can be directly integrated into your record display using XML or inline via Syndetics Plus widgets. Back to Top
Q: How does Syndetics Classic handle video and music content? ? A: Syndetics now has cover images, summaries and track listings (for CDs only) for almost one million video and music titles. Since there is no standard identifier for Blue Ray, DVD, VHS and CD’s like there is for books, Syndetics collects the data that is available from our content partners including UPC, OCLC number, and when available, ISBN. If you have any of these identifiers in your MARC records, you will link to Syndetics content. Back to Top
Q: Can Syndetics Classic handle ISBN-13? A: Syndetics automatically generates a 13-digit ISBN for every 10-digit ISBN in our database, and creates a 10-digit ISBN for every 13-digit that arrives from our data providers. This means, whether you have 10- or 13-digit ISBNs in your catalog, you will be able to access Syndetics content in your OPAC without interruption. Back to Top
Q: Does Syndetics Classic work with my ILS? A: Syndetics works with all major ILS vendors. CLICK HERE to see a complete list. Back to Top
Q: How far back do cover images go? A: For the most part, the images begin with titles published in the early 1980's. Fairly comprehensive coverage was achieved around 1985 forward. Back to Top
Q: From how far back does Syndetics Classic have reviews? A:
- Library Journal - coverage beginning with 1985
- School Library Journal - coverage beginning with 1985
- Publishers Weekly - coverage beginning with 1985
- Criticas - coverage beginning with 1999
- Booklist - coverage beginning with 1988
- Choice - coverage beginning with 1988
- Horn Book - coverage beginning with 1985
- Kirkus Reviews - coverage beginning with 1983
- New York Times – coverage begins with 2007
- Doody’s Reviews – coverage beginning with 1993
- Quill and Quire – coverage beginning with 1996
- Voya (Voice of Youth Advocates) – coverage beginning with 1993
Q: How soon after publication do reviews appear in Syndetics Classic? A: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, School Library Journal, and Criticas reviews appear by publication date. Horn Book reviews appear at the end of the week of publication. Choice and Booklist reviews appear 30 days after the publication date. Kirkus reviews appear 60 days after the publication date. Back to Top
Q: What do I do if I find an incorrect image or other content? A: Please send us an email at syndeticscorrections@bowker.com Back to Top
Q: What are the "terms of use" for Syndetics Classic? A: Cover images, like all the Syndetics content, are to be used for enriching our library customers’ online public access catalogs. Content may also be used in compliance with fair use provisions in the United States Copyright law. If an academic library subscriber believes that use of the cover images in library-related newsletters, print materials, and promotional documents or on the university’s non-library websites is an extension of the OPAC, or falls within fair use, then, the cover images can be used that way. Determinations as to what constitutes fair use are up to our customers. Please be aware that Syndetics customers use the cover images "as-is" without any warranties or any liability or indemnity on Bowker’s part, as stated in the Syndetics usage agreement/order form and the terms of use posted on the Syndetics website. Back to Top
Q: Can we use Syndetics Classic covers on our web site? A: Yes, libraries may use Syndetics covers on their website. Back to Top
Q: How Many Ebooks does Bowker have? A: Bowker now includes over 1.4 million ebooks and growing, ensuring your library catalog’s ebook titles receive content enrichment, just like the print. Back to Top
Q: I subscribe to Summon, can I also get Syndetics Enriched Data? A: Syndetics Plus content is now available to subscribers of Summon from Serials Solutions. Back to Top
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