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FAQs: Syndetic Solutions
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How does Syndetics work?
Syndetics enrichment content resides on Syndetics' secured, high-speed Internet servers 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, frames, or can be directly integrated into your record display using XML. How does Syndetics handle video and music content?
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 DVD, VHS and CD 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 (NOTE: this functionality is available only with certain ILS vendors; contact your ILS vendor for more information). Can Syndetics handle ISBN-13?
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. Does Syndetics work with my ILS?
Syndetics works with all major ILS vendors. CLICK HERE to see a complete list. How far back do cover images go?
For the most part, the images begin with titles published in the early 1980's. Fairly comprehensive coverage was achieved around 1985 forward. From how far back does Syndetics have reviews?
- 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
How soon after publication do reviews appear in Syndetics?
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. What do I do if I find an incorrect image or other content?
Contact Kathleen Cunningham, Director, Data Management
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