ONIX Code Lists Issue 36, January 2017
List 33: Other text type code

Value Description Notes

01 Main description
02 Short description/annotation Limited to a maximum of 350 characters
03 Long description
04 Table of contents Used for a table of contents sent as a single text field, which may or may not carry structure expressed through HTML etc. Alternatively, a fully structured table of contents may be sent by using the <ContentItem> composite
05 Review quote, restricted length A review quote that is restricted to a maximum length agreed between the sender and receiver of an ONIX file
06 Quote from review of previous edition A review quote taken from a review of a previous edition of the work
07 Review text Full text of a review of the product
08 Review quote A quote from a review of the product
09 Promotional ‘headline’ A promotional phrase which is intended to headline a description of the product
10 Previous review quote A quote from a review of a previous work by the same author(s) or in the same series
11 Author comments May be part of Reading Group Guide material: for other commentary, see code 42
12 Description for reader
13 Biographical note A note referring to all contributors to a product – NOT linked to a single contributor
14 Description for Reading Group Guide For linking to a complete Reading Group Guide, see code 41
15 Discussion question for Reading Group Guide Each instance must carry a single question: for linking to a complete Reading Group Guide, see code 41
16 Competing titles Free text listing of other titles with which the product is in competition: although this text might not appear in ‘public’ ONIX records, it could be required where ONIX Is used as a communication format within a group of publishing and distribution companies
17 Flap copy
18 Back cover copy
19 Feature Text describing a feature of a product to which the publisher wishes to draw attention for promotional purposes. Each separate feature should be described by a separate repeat, so that formatting can be applied at the discretion of the receiver of the ONIX record
20 New feature As code 19, but used for a feature which is new in a new edition of the product
21 Publisher’s notice A statement included by a publisher in fulfillment of its contractual obligations, such as a disclaimer, sponsor statement, or legal notice of any sort. Note that the inclusion of such a notice cannot and does not imply that a user of the ONIX record is obliged to reproduce it
22 Index
23 Excerpt from book
24 First chapter
25 Description for sales people
26 Description for press or other media
27 Description for subsidiary rights department
28 Description for teachers/educators
30 Unpublished endorsement A quote usually provided by a celebrity to promote a new book, not from a review
31 Description for bookstore
32 Description for library
33 Introduction or preface
34 Full text
35 Promotional text Promotional text not covered elsewhere
40 Author interview / QandA
41 Reading Group Guide Complete guide: see also codes 14 and 15
42 Commentary / discussion Other than author comments: see code 11
43 Short description for series or set (of which the product is a part.) Limited to a maximum of 350 characters
44 Long description for series or set (of which the product is a part)
45 Contributor event schedule Link to a schedule in iCalendar format
46 License Link to a license covering permitted usage of the product content
47 Open access statement Short summary statement of open access status and any related conditions (eg ‘Open access – no commercial use’), primarily for marketing purposes. Should always be accompanied by a link to the complete license (see code 46)
48 Digital exclusivity statement Short summary statement that the product is available only in digital formats (eg ‘Digital exclusive’). If a non-digital version is planned, an <EndDate> should be used to specify the date when exclusivity will end. If a non-digital version is available, the statement should not be included
49 Official recommendation For example a recommendation or approval provided by a ministry of education or other official body. Use <Text> to provide details and <TextSourceCorporate> to name the approver
98 Master brand name A master brand name or title, where the use of the brand spans multiple sets, series and product forms, and possibly multiple imprints and publishers. Used only for branded media properties carrying, for example, a children’s character brand. (This functionality is provided as a workaround in ONIX 2.1 only. ONIX 3.0 has specific provision for master brands as title elements
99 Country of final manufacture A single ISO 3166-1 country code from List 91 designating the country of final manufacture of the product. (This functionality is provided as a workaround in ONIX 2.1. ONIX 3.0 has specific provision for country of manufacture as a separate element)