MARC Records Options for the Springer eBook Collection

["Scotti, George, Springer US" <George.Scotti@springer.com>]

**For Immediate Release**

MARC Records Options for the Springer eBook Collection

Springer now offers library administrators the flexibility of 
multiple options for eBook MARC Records. Springer offers two 
options.

Option 1 - Springer MARC Records

Springer offers eBook customers 'Springer MARC Records' for no 
charge. These records are generated using Springer metadata and 
contain the most common fields needed for libraries to load 
eBooks into the OPAC environment. These batch-loadable files have 
been designed and tested by actual eBook customers, and are under 
continuous review by Springer's MARC Customer Board. Springer 
MARC Records for copyright years 2005, 2006, and 2007 are 
currently available for download at springer.com/marc.

Option 2 - OCLC MARC Records for the Springer eBook Collection

Alternatively, those institutions that require a more enhanced 
version of MARC records may obtain OCLC MARC Records if they 
subscribe to OCLC. MARC records for Springer eBook collections 
will be available through OCLC's WorldCat Collection Sets 
service. Libraries also have the option of downloading the 
records themselves from WorldCat using lists of OCLC control 
numbers provided by Springer and the batch processing 
capabilities of the OCLC Connexion client cataloging software. 
Production of OCLC MARC Records will be completed at the end of 
the 2007 calendar year for books with copyright year 2007. 
Following delivery of this year's MARC Records, priority will be 
given to current MARC Records, those of 2008, and followed by the 
2005, and 2006 back years.

For additional information and details, please visit 
springer.com/marc.

Sincerely,
George Scotti
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Springer
Director Channel Marketing
George.Scotti@springer.com
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