Notification or update type code
Early notification
Use for a complete record issued earlier than approximately six months before publication.
Advance notification (confirmed)
Use for a complete record issued to confirm advance information approximately six months before publication; or for a complete record issued after that date and before information has been confirmed from the book-in-hand.
Notification confirmed on publication
Use for a complete record issued to confirm advance information at or just before actual publication date; or for a complete record issued at any later date.
Update (partial)
In ONIX 3.0 only, use when sending a 'block update' record. In previous ONIX releases, ONIX updating has generally been by complete record replacement using code 03, and code 04 is not used.
Delete
Use when sending an instruction to delete a record which was previously issued. Note that a Delete instruction should NOT be used when a product is cancelled, put out of print, or otherwise withdrawn from sale: this should be handled as a change of Publishing status, leaving the receiver to decide whether to retain or delete the record. A Delete instruction is only used when there is a particular reason to withdraw a record completely, eg because it was issued in error.
Notice of sale
Notice of sale of a product, from one publisher to another: sent by the publisher disposing of the product.
Notice of acquisition
Notice of acquisition of a product, by one publisher from another: sent by the acquiring publisher.
Update - SupplyDetail only
ONIX Books 2.1 supply update - <SupplyDetail> only (not used in ONIX 3.0).
Update - MarketRepresentation only
ONIX Books 2.1 supply update - <MarketRepresentation> only (not used in ONIX 3.0).
Update - SupplyDetail and MarketRepresentation
ONIX Books 2.1 supply update - both <SupplyDetail> and <MarketRepresentation> (not used in ONIX 3.0).
Product composition
Single-item retail product
Multiple-item retail product
Multiple-item product retailed as a whole.
Multiple-item collection, retailed as separate parts
Used when an ONIX record is required for a collection-as-a-whole, even though it is not currently retailed as such.
Trade-only product
Product not for retail, and not carrying retail items, eg empty dumpbin, empty counterpack, promotional material.
Multiple-item trade pack
Carrying multiple copies for retailing as separate items, eg shrink-wrapped trade pack, filled dumpbin, filled counterpack.
Record source type code
Unspecified
Publisher
Publisher's distributor
Use to designate a distributor providing warehousing and fulfillment for a publisher or for a publisher's sales agent, as distinct from a wholesaler.
Wholesaler
Bibliographic agency
Library bookseller
Publisher's sales agent
Use for a publisher's sales agent responsible for marketing the publisher's products within a territory, as opposed to a publisher's distributor who fulfills orders but does not market.
Publisher's conversion service provider
Downstream provider of e-publication format conversion service (who might also be a distributor or retailer of the converted e-publication), supplying metadata on behalf of the publisher. The assigned ISBN is taken from the publisher's ISBN prefix.
Conversion service provider
Downstream provider of e-publication format conversion service (who might also be a distributor or retailer of the converted e-publication), supplying metadata on behalf of the publisher. The assigned ISBN is taken from the service provider's prefix (whether or not the service provider dedicates that prefix to a particular publisher).
Product identifier type code
Proprietary
For example, a publisher's or wholesaler's product number.
ISBN-10
International Standard Book Number, pre-2007, unhyphenated (10 characters) - now DEPRECATED in ONIX for Books, except where providing historical information for compatibility with legacy systems. It should only be used in relation to products published before 2007 - when ISBN-13 superseded it - and should never be used as the ONLY identifier (it should always be accompanied by the correct GTIN-13 / ISBN-13).
GTIN-13
GS1 Global Trade Item Number, formerly known as EAN article number (13 digits).
UPC
UPC product number (12 digits).
ISMN-10
International Standard Music Number (M plus nine digits). Pre-2008 - now DEPRECATED in ONIX for Books, except where providing historical information for compatibility with legacy systems. It should only be used in relation to products published before 2008 - when ISMN-13 superseded it - and should never be used as the ONLY identifier (it should always be accompanied by the correct ISMN-13).
DOI
Digital Object Identifier (variable length and character set).
LCCN
Library of Congress Control Number (12 characters, alphanumeric).
GTIN-14
GS1 Global Trade Item Number (14 digits).
ISBN-13
International Standard Book Number, from 2007, unhyphenated (13 digits starting 978 or 9791-9799).
Legal deposit number
The number assigned to a publication as part of a national legal deposit process.
URN
Uniform Resource Name: note that in trade applications an ISBN must be sent as a GTIN-13 and, where required, as an ISBN-13 - it should not be sent as a URN.
OCLC number
A unique number assigned to a bibliographic item by OCLC.
Co-publisher's ISBN-13
An ISBN-13 assigned by a co-publisher. The 'main' ISBN sent with ID type code 03 and/or 15 should always be the ISBN that is used for ordering from the supplier identified in Supply Detail. However, ISBN rules allow a co-published title to carry more than one ISBN. The co-publisher should be identified in an instance of the <Publisher> composite, with the applicable <PublishingRole> code.
ISMN-13
International Standard Music Number, from 2008 (13-digit number starting 9790).
ISBN-A
Actionable ISBN, in fact a special DOI incorporating the ISBN-13 within the DOI syntax. Begins '10.978.' or '10.979.' and includes a / character between the registrant element (publisher prefix) and publication element of the ISBN, eg 10.978.000/1234567. Note the ISBN-A should always be accompanied by the ISBN itself, using codes 03 and/or 15.
JP e-code
E-publication identifier controlled by JPOIID's Committee for Research and Management of Electronic Publishing Codes.
Barcode indicator
Not barcoded
Barcoded, scheme unspecified
EAN13
Position unspecified.
EAN13+5 (US dollar price encoded)
Position unspecified.
UPC12
Type and position unspecified. DEPRECATED: if possible, use more specific values below.
UPC12+5
Type and position unspecified. DEPRECATED: if possible, use more specific values below.
UPC12 (item-specific)
AKA item/price: position unspecified.
UPC12+5 (item-specific)
AKA item/price: position unspecified.
UPC12 (price-point)
AKA price/item: position unspecified.
UPC12+5 (price-point)
AKA price/item: position unspecified.
EAN13 on cover 4
'Cover 4' is defined as the back cover of a book.
EAN13+5 on cover 4 (US dollar price encoded)
'Cover 4' is defined as the back cover of a book.
UPC12 (item-specific) on cover 4
AKA item/price; 'cover 4' is defined as the back cover of a book.
UPC12+5 (item-specific) on cover 4
AKA item/price; 'cover 4' is defined as the back cover of a book.
UPC12 (price-point) on cover 4
AKA price/item; 'cover 4' is defined as the back cover of a book.
UPC12+5 (price-point) on cover 4
AKA price/item; 'cover 4' is defined as the back cover of a book.
EAN13 on cover 3
'Cover 3' is defined as the inside back cover of a book.
EAN13+5 on cover 3 (US dollar price encoded)
'Cover 3' is defined as the inside back cover of a book.
UPC12 (item-specific) on cover 3
AKA item/price; 'cover 3' is defined as the inside back cover of a book.
UPC12+5 (item-specific) on cover 3
AKA item/price; 'cover 3' is defined as the inside back cover of a book.
UPC12 (price-point) on cover 3
AKA price/item; 'cover 3' is defined as the inside back cover of a book.
UPC12+5 (price-point) on cover 3
AKA price/item; 'cover 3' is defined as the inside back cover of a book.
EAN13 on cover 2
'Cover 2' is defined as the inside front cover of a book.
EAN13+5 on cover 2 (US dollar price encoded)
'Cover 2' is defined as the inside front cover of a book.
UPC12 (item-specific) on cover 2
AKA item/price; 'cover 2' is defined as the inside front cover of a book.
UPC12+5 (item-specific) on cover 2
AKA item/price; 'cover 2' is defined as the inside front cover of a book.
UPC12 (price-point) on cover 2
AKA price/item; 'cover 2' is defined as the inside front cover of a book.
UPC12+5 (price-point) on cover 2
AKA price/item; 'cover 2' is defined as the inside front cover of a book.
EAN13 on box
To be used only on boxed products.
EAN13+5 on box (US dollar price encoded)
To be used only on boxed products.
UPC12 (item-specific) on box
AKA item/price; to be used only on boxed products.
UPC12+5 (item-specific) on box
AKA item/price; to be used only on boxed products.
UPC12 (price-point) on box
AKA price/item; to be used only on boxed products.
UPC12+5 (price-point) on box
AKA price/item; to be used only on boxed products.
EAN13 on tag
To be used only on products fitted with hanging tags.
EAN13+5 on tag (US dollar price encoded)
To be used only on products fitted with hanging tags.
UPC12 (item-specific) on tag
AKA item/price; to be used only on products fitted with hanging tags.
UPC12+5 (item-specific) on tag
AKA item/price; to be used only on products fitted with hanging tags.
UPC12 (price-point) on tag
AKA price/item; to be used only on products fitted with hanging tags.
UPC12+5 (price-point) on tag
AKA price/item; to be used only on products fitted with hanging tags.
EAN13 on bottom
Not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
EAN13+5 on bottom (US dollar price encoded)
Not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
UPC12 (item-specific) on bottom
AKA item/price; not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
UPC12+5 (item-specific) on bottom
AKA item/price; not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
UPC12 (price-point) on bottom
AKA price/item; not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
UPC12+5 (price-point) on bottom
AKA price/item; not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
EAN13 on back
Not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
EAN13+5 on back (US dollar price encoded)
Not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
UPC12 (item-specific) on back
AKA item/price; not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
UPC12+5 (item-specific) on back
AKA item/price; not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
UPC12 (price-point) on back
AKA price/item; not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
UPC12+5 (price-point) on back
AKA price/item; not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
EAN13+5 on outer sleeve/back (US dollar price encoded)
To be used only on products packaged in outer sleeves.
EAN13+5 on outer sleeve/back
To be used only on products packaged in outer sleeves.
UPC12 (item-specific) on outer sleeve/back
AKA item/price; to be used only on products packaged in outer sleeves.
UPC12+5 (item-specific) on outer sleeve/back
AKA item/price; to be used only on products packaged in outer sleeves.
UPC12 (price-point) on outer sleeve/back
AKA price/item; to be used only on products packaged in outer sleeves.
UPC12+5 (price-point) on outer sleeve/back
AKA price/item; to be used only on products packaged in outer sleeves.
EAN13+5 (no price encoded)
Position unspecified.
EAN13+5 on cover 4 (no price encoded)
'Cover 4' is defined as the back cover of a book.
EAN13+5 on cover 3 (no price encoded)
'Cover 3' is defined as the inside back cover of a book.
EAN13+5 on cover 2 (no price encoded)
'Cover 2' is defined as the inside front cover of a book.
EAN13+5 on box (no price encoded)
To be used only on boxed products.
EAN13+5 on tag (no price encoded)
To be used only on products fitted with hanging tags.
EAN13+5 on bottom (no price encoded)
Not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
EAN13+5 on back (no price encoded)
Not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
EAN13+5 on outer sleeve/back (no price encoded)
To be used only on products packaged in outer sleeves.
EAN13+5 (CAN dollar price encoded)
Position unspecified.
EAN13+5 on cover 4 (CAN dollar price encoded)
'Cover 4' is defined as the back cover of a book.
EAN13+5 on cover 3 (CAN dollar price encoded)
'Cover 3' is defined as the inside back cover of a book.
EAN13+5 on cover 2 (CAN dollar price encoded)
'Cover 2' is defined as the inside front cover of a book.
EAN13+5 on box (CAN dollar price encoded)
To be used only on boxed products.
EAN13+5 on tag (CAN dollar price encoded)
To be used only on products fitted with hanging tags.
EAN13+5 on bottom (CAN dollar price encoded)
Not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
EAN13+5 on back (CAN dollar price encoded)
Not be used on books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
EAN13 on outer sleeve/back (CAN dollar price encoded)
To be used only on products packaged in outer sleeves.
Product form code
Undefined
Audio
Audio recording - detail unspecified.
Audio cassette
Audio cassette (analogue).
CD-Audio
Audio compact disc, in any recording format: use coding in Product Form Detail to specify the format, if required.
DAT
Digital audio tape cassette.
Audio disc
Audio disc (excluding CD).
Audio tape
Audio tape (open reel tape).
MiniDisc
Sony MiniDisc format.
CD-Extra
Audio compact disc with part CD-ROM content.
DVD Audio
Downloadable audio file
Audio recording downloadable online.
Pre-recorded digital audio player
For example, Playaway audiobook and player: use coding in Product Form Detail to specify the recording format, if required.
Pre-recorded SD card
For example, Audiofy audiobook chip.
Other audio format
Other audio format not specified by AB to AL.
Book
Book - detail unspecified.
Hardback
Hardback or cased book.
Paperback / softback
Paperback or other softback book.
Loose-leaf
Loose-leaf book.
Spiral bound
Spiral, comb or coil bound book.
Pamphlet
Pamphlet or brochure, stapled; German 'geheftet'.
Leather / fine binding
Board book
Child's book with all pages printed on board.
Rag book
Child's book with all pages printed on textile.
Bath book
Child's book printed on waterproof material.
Novelty book
A book whose novelty consists wholly or partly in a format which cannot be described by any other available code - a 'conventional' format code is always to be preferred; one or more Product Form Detail codes, eg from the B2nn group, should be used whenever possible to provide additional description.
Slide bound
Slide bound book.
Big book
Extra-large format for teaching etc; this format and terminology may be specifically UK; required as a top-level differentiator.
Part-work (fascículo)
A part-work issued with its own ISBN and intended to be collected and bound into a complete book.
Fold-out book or chart
Concertina-folded book or chart, designed to fold to pocket or regular page size: use for German 'Leporello'.
Foam book
A children's book whose cover and pages are made of foam.
Other book format
Other book format or binding not specified by BB to BP.
Sheet map
Sheet map - detail unspecified.
Sheet map, folded
Sheet map, flat
Sheet map, rolled
See Code List 80 for 'rolled in tube'.
Globe
Globe or planisphere.
Other cartographic
Other cartographic format not specified by CB to CE.
Digital
Digital or multimedia (detail unspecified).
CD-ROM
CD-I
CD interactive.
DVD
DEPRECATED - use VI for DVD video, AI for DVD audio, DI for DVD-ROM.
Game cartridge
Diskette
AKA 'floppy disc'.
Electronic book text
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format.
Online resource
An electronic database or other resource or service accessible through online networks.
DVD-ROM
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
Compact Flash Memory Card
Memory Stick Memory Card
USB Flash Drive
Double-sided CD/DVD
Double-sided disc, one side Audio CD/CD-ROM, other side DVD.
Other digital
Other digital or multimedia not specified by DB to DN.
Film or transparency
Film or transparency - detail unspecified.
Film
Continuous film or filmstrip: DEPRECATED - use FE or FF.
Slides
Photographic transparencies mounted for projection.
OHP transparencies
Transparencies for overhead projector.
Filmstrip
Film
Continuous movie film as opposed to filmstrip.
Other film or transparency format
Other film or transparency format not specified by FB to FF.
Microform
Microform - detail unspecified.
Microfiche
Microfilm
Roll microfilm.
Other microform
Other microform not specified by MB or MC.
Miscellaneous print
Miscellaneous printed material - detail unspecified.
Address book
May use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Calendar
Cards
Cards, flash cards (eg for teaching reading).
Copymasters
Copymasters, photocopiable sheets.
Diary
May use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Frieze
Narrow strip-shaped printed sheet used mostly for education or children's products (eg depicting alphabet, number line, procession of illustrated characters etc). Usually intended for horizontal display.
Kit
Parts for post-purchase assembly.
Sheet music
Postcard book or pack
Poster
Poster for retail sale - see also XF.
Record book
Record book (eg 'birthday book', 'baby book'): may use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Wallet or folder
Wallet or folder (containing loose sheets etc): it is preferable to code the contents and treat 'wallet' as packaging (List 80), but if this is not possible the product as a whole may be coded as a 'wallet'.
Pictures or photographs
Wallchart
Stickers
Plate (lámina)
A book-sized (as opposed to poster-sized) sheet, usually in colour or high quality print.
Notebook / blank book
A book with all pages blank for the buyer's own use: may use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Organizer
May use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Bookmark
Other printed item
Other printed item not specified by PB to PT.
Video
Video - detail unspecified.
Video, VHS, PAL
DEPRECATED - use new VJ.
Video, VHS, NTSC
DEPRECATED - use new VJ.
Video, Betamax, PAL
DEPRECATED - use new VK.
Video, Betamax, NTSC
DEPRECATED - use new VK.
Videodisc
eg Laserdisc.
Video, VHS, SECAM
DEPRECATED - use new VJ.
Video, Betamax, SECAM
DEPRECATED - use new VK.
DVD video
DVD video: specify TV standard in List 78.
VHS video
VHS videotape: specify TV standard in List 78.
Betamax video
Betamax videotape: specify TV standard in List 78.
VCD
VideoCD.
SVCD
Super VideoCD.
HD DVD
High definition DVD disc, Toshiba HD DVD format.
Blu-ray
High definition DVD disc, Sony Blu-ray format.
UMD Video
Sony Universal Media disc.
Other video format
Other video format not specified by VB to VP.
Mixed media product
A product consisting of two or more items in different media, eg book and CD-ROM, book and toy etc.
Multiple copy pack
A product containing multiple copies of one or more items packaged together for retail sale, consisting of either (a) several copies of a single item (eg 6 copies of a graded reader), or (b) several copies of each of several items (eg 3 copies each of 3 different graded readers), or (c) several copies of one or more single items plus a single copy of one or more related items (eg 30 copies of a pupil's textbook plus 1 of teacher's text). NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH: multi-volume sets, or sets containing a single copy of a number of different items (boxed, slip-cased or otherwise); items with several components of different physical forms (see WW); or packs intended for trade distribution only, where the contents are retailed separately (see XC, XE, XL).
Trade-only material
Trade-only material (unspecified).
Dumpbin - empty
Dumpbin - filled
Dumpbin with contents.
Counterpack - empty
Counterpack - filled
Counterpack with contents.
Poster, promotional
Promotional poster for display, not for sale - see also PK.
Shelf strip
Window piece
Promotional piece for shop window display.
Streamer
Spinner
Large book display
Large scale facsimile of book for promotional display.
Shrink-wrapped pack
A quantity pack with its own product code, for trade supply only: the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually - see also WX. For products or product bundles supplied shrink-wrapped for retail sale, use the Product Form code of the contents plus code 21 from List 80.
Other point of sale
Other point of sale material not specified by XB to XL.
General merchandise
General merchandise - unspecified.
Doll
Soft toy
Soft or plush toy.
Toy
Game
Board game, or other game (except computer game: see DE).
T-shirt
Other merchandise
Other merchandise not specified by ZB to ZF.
Book form detail
A-format paperback
DEPRECATED.
B-format paperback
'B' format paperback: UK 198 x 129 mm - DEPRECATED.
C-format paperback
'C' format paperback: UK 216 x 135 mm - DEPRECATED.
Paper over boards
DEPRECATED.
Cloth
DEPRECATED.
With dust jacket
DEPRECATED.
Reinforced binding
DEPRECATED.
Product classification type code
WCO Harmonized System
World Customs Organization Harmonized Commodity Coding and Description System.
UNSPSC
UN Standard Product and Service Classification.
HMRC
UK Revenue and Customs classifications, based on the Harmonized System.
Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik
German export trade classification, based on the Harmonised System.
TARIC
EU TARIC codes, an extended version of the Harmonized System.
Fondsgroep
Centraal Boekhuis free classification field for publishers.
Sender's product category
A product category (not a subject classification) assigned by the sender.
GAPP Product Class
Product classification maintained by the Chinese General Administration of Press and Publication (http://www.gapp.gov.cn).
CPA
Statistical Classification of Products by Activity in the European Economic Community, see http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/nomenclatures/index.cfm?TargetUrl=LST_NOM_DTL&StrNom=CPA_2008. Up to six digits, with one or two periods. For example, printed children's books are '58.11.13'.
Epublication type code
Epublication 'content package'
An epublication viewed as a unique package of content which may be converted into any of a number of different types for delivery to the consumer. This code is used when an ONIX <Product> record describes the content package and lists within the record the different forms in which it is available.
HTML
An epublication delivered in a basic, unprotected, HTML format. Do NOT use for HTML-based formats which include DRM protection.
PDF
An epublication delivered in a basic, unprotected, PDF format. Do NOT use for PDF-based formats which include DRM protection.
PDF-Merchant
An epublication delivered in PDF format, capable of being read in the standard Acrobat Reader, and protected by PDF-Merchant DRM features. (This format is no longer supported for new applications.).
Adobe Ebook Reader
An epublication delivered in an enhanced PDF format, using Adobe's proprietary EBX DRM, capable of being read in the Adobe Ebook Reader software, on any platform which can support this software, which was formerly known as Glassbook.
Microsoft Reader Level 1/Level 3
An epublication delivered in an unencrypted Microsoft .LIT format, capable of being read in the Microsoft Reader software at any level, on any platform which can support this software. (Level 3 differs from Level 1 only in that it embeds the name of the original purchaser.).
Microsoft Reader Level 5
An epublication delivered in the Microsoft .LIT format, with full encryption, capable of being read in the Microsoft Reader software at Level 5, on any platform which can support this software.
NetLibrary
An epublication delivered in a proprietary HTML- or OEBF-based format, capable of being read only through subscription to the NetLibrary service.
MetaText
An epublication delivered in a proprietary format through a web browser, capable of being read only through subscription to the MetaText service (the educational division of NetLibrary).
MightyWords
An epublication delivered in a proprietary PDF-based format, capable of being read only through subscription to the MightyWords service.
eReader (AKA Palm Reader)
An epublication delivered in a proprietary HTML-based format, capable of being read in reading software which may be used on handheld devices using the Palm OS or Pocket PC/Windows CE operating systems.
Softbook
An epublication delivered in a proprietary format capable of being read in reading software which is specific to the Softbook hardware platform. Also capable of being read on the Softbook's successor, the Gemstar REB 1200.
RocketBook
An epublication delivered in a proprietary .RB format, capable of being read in reading software which is specific to the RocketBook hardware platform. Also capable of being read on the RocketBook's successor, the Gemstar REB 1100.
Gemstar REB 1100
An epublication delivered in a proprietary .RB format, capable of being read in reading software which is specific to the Gemstar REB 1100 hardware platform. Also capable of being read on the RocketBook with some loss of functionality.
Gemstar REB 1200
An epublication delivered in a proprietary format, capable of being read in reading software which is specific to the Gemstar REB 1200 hardware platform. Also capable of being read on the Softbook with some loss of functionality.
Franklin eBookman
An epublication delivered in Franklin's proprietary HTML-based format, capable of being read in reading software which is specific to the Franklin eBookman platform.
Books24x7
An epublication delivered in a proprietary XML-based format and available for online access only through subscription to the Books24x7 service.
DigitalOwl
An epublication available through DigitalOwl proprietary packaging, distribution and DRM software, delivered in a variety of formats across a range of platforms.
Handheldmed
An epublication delivered in a proprietary HTML-based format, capable of being read in Handheldmed reader software on Palm OS, Windows, and EPOC/Psion handheld devices, available only through the Handheldmed service.
WizeUp
An epublication delivered in a proprietary ???-based format and available for download only through the WizeUp service.
TK3
An epublication delivered in the proprietary TK3 format, capable of being read only in the TK3 reader software supplied by Night Kitchen Inc, on any platform which can support this software.
Litraweb
An epublication delivered in an encrypted .RTF format, capable of being read only in the Litraweb Visor software, and available only from Litraweb.com.
MobiPocket
An epublication delivered in a proprietary format, capable of being read in the MobiPocket software on PalmOS, WindowsCE /Pocket PC, Franklin eBookman, and EPOC32 handheld devices, available through the MobiPocket service. Includes Amazon Kindle formats up to and including version 7 - but prefer code 031 for version 7, and always use 031 for KF8.
Open Ebook
An epublication delivered in the standard distribution format specified in the Open Ebook Publication Structure (OEBPS) format and capable of being read in any OEBPS-compliant reading system. Includes EPUB format up to and including version 2 - but prefer code 029 for EPUB 2, and always use 029 for EPUB 3.
Town Compass DataViewer
An epublication delivered in a proprietary format, capable of being read in Town Compass DataViewer reader software on a Palm OS handheld device.
TXT
An epublication delivered in an openly available .TXT format, with ASCII or UTF-8 encoding, as used for example in Project Gutenberg.
ExeBook
An epublication delivered as a self-executing file including its own reader software, and created with proprietary ExeBook Self-Publisher software.
Sony BBeB
An epublication in a Sony proprietary format for use with the Sony Reader and LIBRIé reading devices.
VitalSource Bookshelf
EPUB
An epublication delivered using the Open Publication Structure / OPS Container Format standard of the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF). [This value was originally defined as 'Adobe Digital Editions', which is not an epublication format but a reader which supports PDF or EPUB (IDPF) formats. Since PDF is already covered by code 002, it was agreed, and announced to the ONIX listserv in September 2009, that code 029 should be refined to represent EPUB format.].
MyiLibrary
Kindle
Amazon proprietary file format derived from Mobipocket format, used for Kindle devices and Kindle reader software.
Google Edition
An epublication made available by Google in association with a publisher; readable online on a browser-enabled device and offline on designated ebook readers.
Vook
An epublication in a proprietary format combining text and video content and available to be used online or as a downloadable application for a mobile device - see www.vook.com.
DXReader
An epublication in a proprietary format for use with DXReader software.
EBL
An epublication in a format proprietary to the Ebook Library service.
Ebrary
An epublication in a format proprietary to the Ebrary service.
iSilo
An epublication in a proprietary format for use with iSilo software on various hardware platforms.
Plucker
An epublication in a proprietary format for use with Plucker reader software on Palm and other handheld devices.
VitalBook
A format proprietary to the VitalSource service.
Book 'app' for iOS
Epublication packaged as an application for iOS (eg Apple iPhone, iPad etc) containing both executable code and content. Content can be described with <ProductContentType>.
Android 'app'
Epublication packaged as an application for Android (eg Android phone or tablet) containing both executable code and content. Content can be described with <ProductContentType>.
Other 'app'
Epublication packaged as an application. Technical requirements such as target operating system and/or device should be provided in <EpubTypeNote>. Content can be described with <ProductContentType>.
XPS
XML Paper Specification format [File extension .xps] for (eg) Blio.
iBook
Apple's iBook format (a proprietary extension of EPUB), can only be read on Apple iOS devices.
ePIB
Proprietary format used by Barnes and Noble, readable on NOOK devices and Nook reader software.
Multiple formats
Product consists of parts in different formats.
Unspecified
Unknown, or no code yet assigned for this format.
Epublication format code
HTML
PDF
Microsoft Reader
'.LIT' file format used by Microsoft Reader software.
RocketBook
Rich text format (RTF)
Open Ebook Publication Structure (OEBPS) format standard
XML
SGML
EXE
'.EXE' file format used when an epublication is delivered as a self-executing package of software and content.
ASCII
'.TXT' file format.
MobiPocket format
Proprietary file format used for the MobiPocket reader software.
Trade category code
UK open market edition
An edition from a UK publisher sold only in territories where exclusive rights are not held. Rights details should be carried in PR.21 (ONIX 2.1) OR P.21 (ONIX 3.0) as usual.
Airport edition
In UK, an edition intended primarily for airside sales in UK airports, though it may be available for sale in other territories where exclusive rights are not held. Rights details should be carried in PR.21 (ONIX 2.1) OR P.21 (ONIX 3.0) as usual.
Sonderausgabe
In Germany, a special printing sold at a lower price than the regular hardback.
Pocket paperback
In countries where recognised as a distinct trade category, eg France 'livre de poche', Germany 'Taschenbuch', Italy 'tascabile', Spain 'libro de bolsillo'.
International edition (US)
Edition produced solely for sale in designated export markets.
Library audio edition
Audio product sold in special durable packaging and with a replacement guarantee for the contained cassettes or CDs for a specified shelf-life.
US open market edition
An edition from a US publisher sold only in territories where exclusive rights are not held. Rights details should be carried in PR.21 (ONIX 2.1) OR P.21 (ONIX 3.0) as usual.
Livre scolaire, déclaré par l'éditeur
In France, a category of book that has a particular legal status, claimed by the publisher.
Livre scolaire (non spécifié)
In France, a category of book that has a particular legal status, designated independently of the publisher.
Supplement to newspaper
Edition published for sale only with a newspaper or periodical.
Precio libre textbook
In Spain, a school textbook for which there is no fixed or suggested retail price and which is supplied by the publisher on terms individually agreed with the bookseller.
News outlet edition
For editions sold only through newsstands/newsagents.
US textbook
In the US and Canada, a book that is published primarily for use by students in school or college education as a basis for study. Textbooks published for the elementary and secondary school markets are generally purchased by school districts for the use of students. Textbooks published for the higher education market are generally adopted for use in particular classes by the instructors of those classes. Textbooks are usually not marketed to the general public, which distinguishes them from trade books. Note that trade books adopted for course use are not considered to be textbooks (though a specific education edition of a trade title may be).
Series identifier type code
Proprietary
For example, publisher's own series ID.
ISSN
International Standard Serial Number, unhyphenated, 8 digits.
German National Bibliography series ID
Maintained by the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek.
German Books in Print series ID
Maintained by VLB.
Electre series ID
Maintained by Electre Information, France.
DOI
Digital Object Identifier (variable length and character set).
ISBN-13
Use only where the collection (series or set) is available as a single product.
URN
Uniform Resource Name.
Text case flag
Undefined
Default.
Sentence case
Initial capitals on first word and subsequently on proper names only, eg 'The conquest of Mexico'.
Title case
Initial capitals on first word and on all significant words thereafter, eg 'The Conquest of Mexico'.
All capitals
For example, 'THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO'.
Title type code
Undefined
Distinctive title (book); Cover title (serial); Title on item (serial content item or reviewed resource)
The full text of the distinctive title of the item, without abbreviation or abridgement. For books, where the title alone is not distinctive, elements may be taken from a set or series title and part number etc to create a distinctive title. Where the item is an omnibus edition containing two or more works by the same author, and there is no separate combined title, a distinctive title may be constructed by concatenating the individual titles, with suitable punctuation, as in 'Pride and prejudice / Sense and sensibility / Northanger Abbey'.
ISSN key title of serial
Serials only.
Title in original language
Where the subject of the ONIX record is a translated item.
Title acronym or initialism
For serials: an acronym or initialism of Title Type 01, eg 'JAMA', 'JACM'.
Abbreviated title
An abbreviated form of Title Type 01.
Title in other language
A translation of Title Type 01 into another language.
Thematic title of journal issue
Serials only: when a journal issue is explicitly devoted to a specified topic.
Former title
Books or serials: when an item was previously published under another title.
Distributor's title
For books: the title carried in a book distributor's title file: frequently incomplete, and may include elements not properly part of the title.
Alternative title on cover
An alternative title that appears on the cover of a book.
Alternative title on back
An alternative title that appears on the back of a book.
Expanded title
An expanded form of the title, eg the title of a school text book with grade and type and other details added to make the title meaningful, where otherwise it would comprise only the curriculum subject. This title type is required for submissions to the Spanish ISBN Agency.
Work identifier type code
Proprietary
ISBN-10
10-character ISBN of manifestation of work, when this is the only work identifier available - now DEPRECATED in ONIX for Books, except where providing historical information for compatibility with legacy systems. It should only be used in relation to products published before 2007 - when ISBN-13 superseded it - and should never be used as the ONLY identifier (it should always be accompanied by the correct GTIN-13 / ISBN-13 of the manifestation of the work).
DOI
Digital Object Identifier (variable length and character set).
ISTC
International Standard Text Code (16 characters: numerals and letters A-F, unhyphenated).
ISBN-13
13-character ISBN of manifestation of work, when this is the only work identifier available.
ISRC
International Standard Recording Code.
Contributor role code
By (author)
Author of a textual work.
With
With or as told to: 'ghost' author of a literary work.
Screenplay by
Writer of screenplay or script (film or video).
Libretto by
Writer of libretto (opera): see also A31.
Lyrics by
Author of lyrics (song): see also A31.
By (composer)
Composer of music.
By (artist)
Visual artist when named as the primary creator of, eg, a book of reproductions of artworks.
By (photographer)
Photographer when named as the primary creator of, eg, a book of photographs.
Created by
From an idea by
Designed by
Illustrated by
Artist when named as the creator of artwork which illustrates a text, or of the artwork of a graphic novel or comic book.
Photographs by
Photographer when named as the creator of photographs which illustrate a text.
Text by
Author of text which accompanies art reproductions or photographs, or which is part of a graphic novel or comic book.
Preface by
Author of preface.
Prologue by
Author of prologue.
Summary by
Author of summary.
Supplement by
Author of supplement.
Afterword by
Author of afterword.
Notes by
Author of notes or annotations: see also A29.
Commentaries by
Author of commentaries on the main text.
Epilogue by
Author of epilogue.
Foreword by
Author of foreword.
Introduction by
Author of introduction: see also A29.
Footnotes by
Author/compiler of footnotes.
Memoir by
Author of memoir accompanying main text.
Experiments by
Person who carried out experiments reported in the text.
Introduction and notes by
Author of introduction and notes: see also A20 and A24.
Software written by
Writer of computer programs ancillary to the text.
Book and lyrics by
Author of the textual content of a musical drama: see also A04 and A05.
Contributions by
Author of additional contributions to the text.
Appendix by
Author of appendix.
Index by
Compiler of index.
Drawings by
Cover design or artwork by
Use also for the cover artist of a graphic novel or comic book if named separately.
Preliminary work by
Responsible for preliminary work on which the work is based.
Original author
Author of the first edition (usually of a standard work) who is not an author of the current edition.
Maps by
Maps drawn or otherwise contributed by.
Inked or colored by
When separate persons are named as having respectively drawn and colored artwork, eg for a graphic novel or comic book, use A12 for 'drawn by' and A40 for 'colored by'.
Pop-ups by
Designer of pop-ups in a pop-up book, who may be different from the illustrator.
Continued by
Use where a standard work is being continued by somebody other than the original author.
Interviewer
Interviewee
Other primary creator
Other type of primary creator not specified above.
Edited by
Revised by
Retold by
Abridged by
Adapted by
Translated by
As told by
Translated with commentary by
This code applies where a translator has provided a commentary on issues relating to the translation. If the translator has also provided a commentary on the work itself, codes B06 and A21 should be used.
Series edited by
Name of a series editor when the product belongs to a series.
Edited and translated by
Editor-in-chief
Guest editor
Volume editor
Editorial board member
Editorial coordination by
Managing editor
Founded by
Usually the founder editor of a serial publication: Begruendet von.
Prepared for publication by
Associate editor
Consultant editor
Use also for 'advisory editor'.
General editor
Dramatized by
General rapporteur
In Europe, an expert editor who takes responsibility for the legal content of a collaborative law volume.
Literary editor
An editor who is responsible for establishing the text used in an edition of a literary work, where this is recognised as a distinctive role (in Spain, 'editor literario').
Arranged by (music)
Technical editor
Other adaptation by
Other type of adaptation or editing not specified above.
Compiled by
Selected by
Other compilation by
Other type of compilation not specified above.
Producer
Director
Conductor
Conductor of a musical performance.
Other direction by
Other type of direction not specified above.
Actor
Dancer
Narrator
Commentator
Vocal soloist
Singer etc.
Instrumental soloist
Read by
Reader of recorded text, as in an audiobook.
Performed by (orchestra, band, ensemble)
Name of a musical group in a performing role.
Speaker
Of a speech, lecture etc.
Performed by
Other type of performer not specified above: use for a recorded performance which does not fit a category above, eg a performance by a stand-up comedian.
Filmed/photographed by
Other recording by
Other type of recording not specified above.
Assisted by
May be associated with any contributor role, and placement should therefore be controlled by contributor sequence numbering.
Other
Other creative responsibility not falling within A to F above.
Person / organization name type
Unspecified
Pseudonym
May be used to give a well-known pseudonym, where the primary name is a 'real' name.
Authority-controlled name
Earlier name
'Real' name
May be used to identify a well-known real name, where the primary name is a pseudonym.
Transliterated form of primary name
Use only within <AlternativeName>, when the primary name type is unspecified.
Unnamed person(s)
Unknown
Anonymous
et al
And others: additional contributors not listed.
Various authors
When the product is a pack of books by different authors.
Synthesized voice - male
Use with Contributor role code E07 'read by', for audio books for the blind.
Synthesized voice - female
Use with Contributor role code E07 'read by', for audio books for the blind.
Synthesized voice - unspecified
Use with Contributor role code E07 'read by', for audio books for the blind.
Conference role
Edition type code
Abridged
Content has been shortened: use for abridged, shortened, concise, condensed.
Acting edtion
Version of a play or script intended for use of those directly involved in a production, usually including full stage directions in addition to the text of the script.
Adapted
Content has been adapted to serve a different purpose or audience, or from one medium to another: use for dramatization, novelization etc. Use <EditionStatement> to describe the exact nature of the adaptation.
Alternate
Do not use. This code is now DEPRECATED, but is retained in the list for reasons of backwards compatibility.
Annotated
Content is augmented by the addition of notes.
Bilingual edition
Both languages should be specified in the 'Language' group. Use MLL for an edition in more than two languages.
Braille
Braille edition.
Combined volume
An edition in which two or more works also published separately are combined in a single volume; AKA 'omnibus' edition.
Critical
Content includes critical commentary on the text.
Coursepack
Content was compiled for a specified educational course.
Digital original
A digital product which has no print counterpart and is not expected to have a print counterpart.
Enhanced
Use for e-publications that have been enhanced with additional text, speech, other audio, video, interactive or other content.
Enlarged
Content has been enlarged or expanded from that of a previous edition.
Expurgated
'Offensive' content has been removed.
Facsimile
Exact reproduction of the content and format of a previous edition.
Festschrift
A collection of writings published in honor of a person, an institution or a society.
Illustrated
Content includes extensive illustrations which are not part of other editions.
Large type / large print
Large print edition, print sizes 14 to 19 pt - see also ULP.
Microprint
A printed edition in a type size too small to be read without a magnifying glass.
Media tie-in
An edition published to coincide with the release of a film, TV program, or electronic game based on the same work. Use <EditionStatement> to describe the exact nature of the tie-in.
Multilingual edition
All languages should be specified in the 'Language' group. Use BLL for a bilingual edition.
New edition
Where no other information is given, or no other coded type is applicable.
Edition with numbered copies
A limited edition in which each copy is individually numbered.
Prebound edition
In the US, a book that was previously bound, normally as a paperback, and has been rebound with a library-quality hardcover binding by a supplier other than the original publisher. See also the <Publisher> and <RelatedProduct> composites for other aspects of the treatment of prebound editions in ONIX.
Revised
Content has been revised from that of a previous edition.
School edition
An edition intended specifically for use in schools.
Simplified language edition
An edition that uses simplified language (Finnish 'Selkokirja').
Special edition
Use for anniversary, collectors', de luxe, gift, limited, numbered, autographed edition. Use <EditionStatement> to describe the exact nature of the special edition.
Student edition
Where a text is available in both student and teacher's editions.
Teacher's edition
Where a text is available in both student and teacher's editions; use also for instructor's or leader's editions.
Unabridged
Where a title has also been published in an abridged edition; also for audiobooks, regardless of whether an abridged audio version also exists.
Ultra large print
For print sizes 20pt and above, and with typefaces designed for the visually impaired - see also LTE.
Unexpurgated
Content previously considered 'offensive' has been restored.
Variorum
Content includes notes by various commentators, and/or includes and compares several variant texts of the same work.
Language role code
Language of text
Original language of a translated text
Where the text in the original language is NOT part of the current product.
Language of abstracts
Where different from language of text: used mainly for serials.
Rights language
Language to which specified rights apply.
Rights-excluded language
Language to which specified rights do not apply.
Original language in a multilingual edition
Where the text in the original language is part of a bilingual or multilingual edition.
Translated language in a multilingual edition
Where the text in a translated language is part of a bilingual or multilingual edition.
Language of audio track
For example, on a DVD.
Language of subtitles
For example, on a DVD.
Extent type code
Main content page count
The highest-numbered page in a single numbered sequence of main content, usually the highest Arabic-numbered page in a book; or, for books without page numbers or (rarely) with multiple numbered sequences of main content, the total number of pages that carry the main content of the book. Note that this may include numbered but otherwise blank pages (eg pages inserted to ensure chapters start on a recto page) and may exclude unnumbered (but contentful) pages such as those in inserts/plate sections. Either this or the Content Page count is the preferred page count for most books for the general reader. For books with substantial front and/or back matter, include also Front matter and Back matter page counts, or Total numbered pages. For books with inserts (plate sections), also include Total unnumbered insert page count whenever possible.
Number of words
Number of words of natural language text.
Front matter page count
The total number of numbered (usually Roman-numbered) pages that precede the main content of a book. This usually consists of various title and imprint pages, table of contents, an introduction, preface, foreword, etc.
Back matter page count
The total number of numbered (usually Roman-numbered) pages that follow the main content of a book. This usually consists of an afterword, appendices, endnotes, index, etc. It excludes blank (or advertising) pages that are present only for convenience of printing and binding.
Total numbered pages
The sum of all Roman- and Arabic-numbered pages. Note that this may include numbered but otherwise blank pages (eg pages inserted to ensure chapters start on a recto page) and may exclude unnumbered (but contentful) pages such as those in inserts/plate sections.
Production page count
The total number of pages in a book, including unnumbered pages, front matter, back matter, etc. This includes any blank pages at the back that carry no content and are present only for convenience of printing and binding.
Absolute page count
The total number of pages of the book counting the cover as page 1. This page count type should be used only for digital publications delivered with fixed pagination.
Number of pages in print counterpart
The total number of pages (equivalent to the Content page count) in the print counterpart of a digital product delivered without fixed pagination.
Duration
Duration in time, expressed in the specified extent unit.
Notional number of pages in digital product
An estimate of the number of 'pages' in a digital product delivered without fixed pagination, and with no print counterpart, given as an indication of the size of the work. Equivalent to code 08, but for exclusively digital products.
Content page count
The sum of all Roman- and Arabic-numbered and contentful unnumbered pages. Sum of page counts with codes 00, 03, 04 and 12, and also the sum of 05 and 12.
Total unnumbered insert page count
The total number of unnumbered pages with content inserted within the main content of a book - for example inserts/plate sections that are not numbered.
Filesize
The size of a digital file, expressed in the specified extent unit.
Extent unit code
Words
Words of natural language text.
Pages
Hours (integer and decimals)
Minutes (integer and decimals)
Seconds (integer only)
Hours HHH
Fill with leading zeroes if any elements are missing.
Hours and minutes HHHMM
Fill with leading zeroes if any elements are missing.
Hours minutes seconds HHHMMSS
Fill with leading zeroes if any elements are missing.
Bytes
Kbytes
Mbytes
Illustration and other content type code
Unspecified, see description
See description in the <IllustrationTypeDescription> element.
Illustrations, black and white
Illustrations, color
Halftones, black and white
Including black and white photographs.
Halftones, color
Including color photographs.
Line drawings, black and white
Line drawings, color
Tables, black and white
Tables, color
Illustrations, unspecified
Halftones, unspecified
Including photographs.
Tables, unspecified
Line drawings, unspecified
Halftones, duotone
Maps
Frontispiece
Diagrams
Figures
Charts
Recorded music items
Recorded music extracts or examples, or complete recorded work(s), accompanying textual or other content.
Printed music items
Printed music extracts or examples, or complete music score(s), accompanying textual or other content.
Graphs
To be used in the mathematical sense of a diagram that represents numerical values plotted against an origin and axes, cf codes 16 and 18.
Plates, unspecified
'Plates' means illustrations that are on separate pages bound into the body of a book.
Plates, black and white
'Plates' means illustrations that are on separate pages bound into the body of a book.
Plates, color
'Plates' means illustrations that are on separate pages bound into the body of a book.
Index
Bibliography
Inset maps
Larger-scale inset maps of places or features of interest included in a map product.
GPS grids
GPS grids included in a map product.
Main subject scheme identifier code
Dewey
Dewey Decimal Classification.
Abridged Dewey
LC classification
US Library of Congress classification.
LC subject heading
US Library of Congress subject heading.
NLM classification
US National Library of Medicine medical classification.
MeSH heading
US National Library of Medicine Medical subject heading.
NAL subject heading
US National Agricultural Library subject heading.
AAT
Getty Art and Architecture Thesaurus heading.
UDC
Universal Decimal Classification.
BISAC Subject Heading
BISAC Subject Headings are used in the North American market to categorize books based on topical content. They serve as a guideline for shelving books in physical stores and browsing books in online stores. See 'http://www.bisg.org/what-we-do-cat-20-classification-schemes.php'.
BISAC region code
A geographical qualifier used with a BISAC subject category.
BIC subject category
For all BIC subject codes and qualifiers, see 'http://www.bic.org.uk/7/BIC-Standard-Subject-Categories/'.
BIC geographical qualifier
BIC language qualifier (language as subject)
BIC time period qualifier
BIC educational purpose qualifier
BIC reading level and special interest qualifier
DDC-Sachgruppen der Deutschen Nationalbibliografie
Used for German National Bibliography since 2004 (100 subjects). Is different from value 30. See http://www.d-nb.de/service/pdf/ddc_wv_aktuell.pdf (in German) or http://www.d-nb.de/eng/service/pdf/ddc_wv_aktuell_eng.pdf (English).
LC fiction genre heading
Keywords
Where multiple keywords or keyword phrases are sent in a single instance of the <SubjectHeadingText> element, it is recommended that they should be separated by semi-colons (this is consistent with Library of Congress preferred practice).
BIC children's book marketing category
See 'http://www.bic.org.uk/8/Children's-Books-Marketing-Classifications/'.
BISAC Merchandising Theme
BISAC Merchandising Themes are used in addition to BISAC Subject Headings to denote an audience to which a work may be of particular appeal, a time of year or event for which a work may be especially appropriate, or to further describe fictional works that have been subject-coded by genre.
Publisher's own category code
Proprietary subject scheme
As specified in <SubjectSchemeName>.
Tabla de materias ISBN
Latin America.
Warengruppen-Systematik des deutschen Buchhandels
See 'http://www.boersenverein.de/sixcms/media.php/976/WGSneuVersion2_0.pdf'.
SWD
Schlagwortnormdatei - Subject Headings Authority File in the German-speaking countries. See http://www.d-nb.de/standardisierung/normdateien/swd.htm (in German) and http://www.d-nb.de/eng/standardisierung/normdateien/swd.htm (English).
Thèmes Electre
Subject classification used by Electre (France).
CLIL
France, see Appendix in http://www.clil.org/information/telechargementDoc.html?action=ouvrir&id=313 (in French).
DNB-Sachgruppen
Deutsche Bibliothek subject groups. Used for German National Bibliography until 2003 (65 subjects). Is different from value 18. See 'http://www.d-nb.de/service/pdf/ddc_wv_alt_neu.pdf'.
NUGI
Nederlandse Uniforme Genre-Indeling (former Dutch book trade classification).
NUR
Nederlandstalige Uniforme Rubrieksindeling (Dutch book trade classification, from 2002),see http://reeks.boekwinkeltjes.nl/downloads/NUR-lijst.pdf (in Dutch).
ECPA Christian Book Category
ECPA Christian Product Category Book Codes, consisting of up to three x 3-letter blocks, for Super Category, Primary Category and Sub-Category. See 'http://www.ecpa.org/ECPA/cbacategories.xls'.
SISO
Schema Indeling Systematische Catalogus Openbare Bibliotheken (Dutch library classification).
Korean Decimal Classification (KDC)
A modified Dewey Decimal Classification used in the Republic of Korea.
DDC Deutsch 22
German Translation of Dewey Decimal Classification 22. Also known as DDC 22 ger. See 'http://www.ddc-deutsch.de/produkte/uebersichten/'.
Bokgrupper
Norwegian book trade product categories (4701).
Varegrupper
Norwegian bookselling subject categories (4702).
Læreplaner
Norwegian school curriculum version (4703).
Nippon Decimal Classification
Japanese subject classification scheme.
BSQ
BookSelling Qualifier: Russian book trade classification.
ANELE Materias
Spain: subject coding scheme of the Asociación Nacional de Editores de Libros y Material de Enseñanza.
Skolefag
Norwegian primary and secondary school subject categories (4705).
Videregående
Norwegian list of categories used in higher secondary education and vocational training (4706).
Undervisningsmateriell
Norwegian list of categories for books and other material used in education (4707).
Norsk DDK
Norwegian version of Dewey Decimal Classification.
Varugrupper
Swedish bookselling subject categories.
SAB
Swedish classification scheme.
Läromedel
Swedish bookselling educational subject.
Förhandsbeskrivning
Swedish publishers preliminary subject classification.
Spanish ISBN UDC subset
Controlled subset of UDC codes used by the Spanish ISBN Agency.
ECI subject categories
Subject categories defined by El Corte Inglés and used widely in the Spanish book trade.
Soggetto CCE
Classificazione commerciale editoriale (Italian book trade subject category based on BIC).
Qualificatore geografico CCE
Qualificatore di lingua CCE
Qualificatore di periodo storico CCE
Qualificatore di livello scolastico CCE
Qualificatore di età di lettura CCE
VdS Bildungsmedien Fächer
Subject code list of the German association of educational media publishers.
Fagkoder
Undervisningsdirektoratets fagkoder for kunnskapsløftet I videregående (Norwegian educational curriculum for secondary schools) (4708).
JEL classification
Journal of Economic Literature classification scheme.
CSH
National Library of Canada subject heading (English).
RVM
Répertoire de vedettes-matière (Bibliothèque et Archives Canada et Bibliothèque de l'Université Laval) (French).
YSA
Yleinen suomalainen asiasanasto: Finnish General Thesaurus. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
Allärs
Allmän tesaurus på svenska: Swedish translation of the Finnish General Thesaurus. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
YKL
Yleisten kirjastojen luokitusjärjestelmä: Finnish Public Libraries Classification System. See http://ykl.kirjastot.fi/ (in Finnish).
MUSA
Musiikin asiasanasto: Finnish Music Thesaurus. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
CILLA
Specialtesaurus för musik: Swedish translation of the Finnish Music Thesaurus. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
Kaunokki
Fiktiivisen aineiston asiasanasto: Finnish thesaurus for fiction. See http://kaunokki.kirjastot.fi/ (in Finnish).
Bella
Specialtesaurus för fiktivt material: Swedish translation of the Finnish thesaurus for fiction. See http://kaunokki.kirjastot.fi/sv-FI/ (in Finnish).
YSO
Yleinen suomalainen ontologia: Finnish General Upper Ontology. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (In Finnish).
Paikkatieto ontologia
Finnish Place Ontology. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
Suomalainen kirja-alan luokitus
Finnish book trade categorisation.
Sears
Sears List of Subject Headings.
BIC E4L
BIC E4Libraries Category Headings, see 'http://www.bic.org.uk/51/E4libraries-Subject-Category-Headings/'.
CSR
Code Sujet Rayon: subject categories used by bookstores in France.
Suomalainen oppiaineluokitus
Finnish school subject categories.
Japanese book trade C-Code
See 'http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~ax2s-kmtn/ref/ccode.html' (in Japanese).
Japanese book trade Genre Code
Fiktiivisen aineiston lisäluokitus
Finnish fiction genre classification. See http://ykl.kirjastot.fi/fi-FI/lisaluokat/ (in Finnish).
Postal code
Location defined by postal code. Format is two-letter country code (from List 91), space, postal code. Note some postal codes themselves contain spaces, eg 'GB N7 9DP' or 'US 10125'.
GeoNames ID
ID number for geographical place, as defined at http://www.geonames.org (eg 2825297 is Stuttgart, Germany, see http://www.geonames.org/2825297).
NewBooks Subject Classification
Used for classification of academic and specialist publication in German-speaking countries. See http://www.newbooks-services.com/de/top/unternehmensportrait/klassifikation-und-mapping.html (German) and http://www.newbooks-services.com/en/top/about-newbooks/classification-mapping.html (English).
Subject scheme identifier code
Dewey
Dewey Decimal Classification.
Abridged Dewey
LC classification
US Library of Congress classification.
LC subject heading
US Library of Congress subject heading.
NLM classification
US National Library of Medicine medical classification.
MeSH heading
US National Library of Medicine Medical subject heading.
NAL subject heading
US National Agricultural Library subject heading.
AAT
Getty Art and Architecture Thesaurus heading.
UDC
Universal Decimal Classification.
BISAC Subject Heading
BISAC Subject Headings are used in the North American market to categorize books based on topical content. They serve as a guideline for shelving books in physical stores and browsing books in online stores. See 'http://www.bisg.org/what-we-do-cat-20-classification-schemes.php'.
BISAC region code
A geographical qualifier used with a BISAC subject category.
BIC subject category
For all BIC subject codes and qualifiers, see 'http://www.bic.org.uk/7/BIC-Standard-Subject-Categories/'.
BIC geographical qualifier
BIC language qualifier (language as subject)
BIC time period qualifier
BIC educational purpose qualifier
BIC reading level and special interest qualifier
DDC-Sachgruppen der Deutschen Nationalbibliografie
Used for German National Bibliography since 2004 (100 subjects). Is different from value 30. See http://www.d-nb.de/service/pdf/ddc_wv_aktuell.pdf (in German) or http://www.d-nb.de/eng/service/pdf/ddc_wv_aktuell_eng.pdf (English).
LC fiction genre heading
Keywords
Where multiple keywords or keyword phrases are sent in a single instance of the <SubjectHeadingText> element, it is recommended that they should be separated by semi-colons (this is consistent with Library of Congress preferred practice).
BIC children's book marketing category
See 'http://www.bic.org.uk/8/Children's-Books-Marketing-Classifications/'.
BISAC Merchandising Theme
BISAC Merchandising Themes are used in addition to BISAC Subject Headings to denote an audience to which a work may be of particular appeal, a time of year or event for which a work may be especially appropriate, or to further describe fictional works that have been subject-coded by genre.
Publisher's own category code
Proprietary subject scheme
As specified in <SubjectSchemeName>.
Tabla de materias ISBN
Latin America.
Warengruppen-Systematik des deutschen Buchhandels
See http://www.boersenverein.de/sixcms/media.php/976/WGSneuVersion2_0.pdf (in German).
SWD
Schlagwortnormdatei - Subject Headings Authority File in the German-speaking countries. See http://www.d-nb.de/standardisierung/normdateien/swd.htm (in German) and http://www.d-nb.de/eng/standardisierung/normdateien/swd.htm (English).
Thèmes Electre
Subject classification used by Electre (France).
CLIL
France, see Appendix in http://www.clil.org/information/telechargementDoc.html?action=ouvrir&id=313 (in French).
DNB-Sachgruppen
Deutsche Bibliothek subject groups. Used for German National Bibliography until 2003 (65 subjects). Is different from value 18. See http://www.d-nb.de/service/pdf/ddc_wv_alt_neu.pdf (in German).
NUGI
Nederlandse Uniforme Genre-Indeling (former Dutch book trade classification).
NUR
Nederlandstalige Uniforme Rubrieksindeling (Dutch book trade classification, from 2002, see http://reeks.boekwinkeltjes.nl/downloads/NUR-lijst.pdf (in Dutch).
ECPA Christian Book Category
ECPA Christian Product Category Book Codes, consisting of up to three x 3-letter blocks, for Super Category, Primary Category and Sub-Category. See 'http://www.ecpa.org/ECPA/cbacategories.xls'.
SISO
Schema Indeling Systematische Catalogus Openbare Bibliotheken (Dutch library classification).
Korean Decimal Classification (KDC)
A modified Dewey Decimal Classification used in the Republic of Korea.
DDC Deutsch 22
German Translation of Dewey Decimal Classification 22. Also known as DDC 22 ger. See 'http://www.ddc-deutsch.de/produkte/uebersichten/'.
Bokgrupper
Norwegian book trade product categories (4701).
Varegrupper
Norwegian bookselling subject categories (4702).
Læreplaner
Norwegian school curriculum version (4703).
Nippon Decimal Classification
Japanese subject classification scheme.
BSQ
BookSelling Qualifier: Russian book trade classification.
ANELE Materias
Spain: subject coding scheme of the Asociación Nacional de Editores de Libros y Material de Enseñanza.
Skolefag
Norwegian primary and secondary school subject categories (4705).
Videregående
Norwegian list of categories used in higher secondary education and vocational training (4706).
Undervisningsmateriell
Norwegian list of categories for books and other material used in education (4707).
Norsk DDK
Norwegian version of Dewey Decimal Classification.
Varugrupper
Swedish bookselling subject categories.
SAB
Swedish classification scheme.
Läromedel
Swedish bookselling educational subject.
Förhandsbeskrivning
Swedish publishers preliminary subject classification.
Spanish ISBN UDC subset
Controlled subset of UDC codes used by the Spanish ISBN Agency.
ECI subject categories
Subject categories defined by El Corte Inglés and used widely in the Spanish book trade.
Soggetto CCE
Classificazione commerciale editoriale (Italian book trade subject category based on BIC). CCE documentation available at 'http://www.ie-online.it/CCE2_2.0.pdf'.
Qualificatore geografico CCE
CCE Geographical qualifier.
Qualificatore di lingua CCE
CCE Language qualifier.
Qualificatore di periodo storico CCE
CCE Time Period qualifier.
Qualificatore di livello scolastico CCE
CCE Educational Purpose qualifier.
Qualificatore di età di lettura CCE
CCE Reading Level Qualifier.
VdS Bildungsmedien Fächer
Subject code list of the German association of educational media publishers.
Fagkoder
Undervisningsdirektoratets fagkoder for kunnskapsløftet I videregående (Norwegian educational curriculum for secondary schools) (4708).
JEL classification
Journal of Economic Literature classification scheme.
CSH
National Library of Canada subject heading (English).
RVM
Répertoire de vedettes-matière (Bibliothèque et Archives Canada et Bibliothèque de l'Université Laval) (French).
YSA
Yleinen suomalainen asiasanasto: Finnish General Thesaurus. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
Allärs
Allmän tesaurus på svenska: Swedish translation of the Finnish General Thesaurus. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
YKL
Yleisten kirjastojen luokitusjärjestelmä: Finnish Public Libraries Classification System. See http://ykl.kirjastot.fi/ (in Finnish).
MUSA
Musiikin asiasanasto: Finnish Music Thesaurus. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
CILLA
Specialtesaurus för musik: Swedish translation of the Finnish Music Thesaurus. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
Kaunokki
Fiktiivisen aineiston asiasanasto: Finnish thesaurus for fiction. See http://kaunokki.kirjastot.fi/ (in Finnish).
Bella
Specialtesaurus för fiktivt material: Swedish translation of the Finnish thesaurus for fiction. See http://kaunokki.kirjastot.fi/sv-FI/ (in Finnish).
YSO
Yleinen suomalainen ontologia: Finnish General Upper Ontology. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (In Finnish).
Paikkatieto ontologia
Finnish Place Ontology. See http://onki.fi/fi/browser/ (in Finnish).
Suomalainen kirja-alan luokitus
Finnish book trade categorisation.
Sears
Sears List of Subject Headings.
BIC E4L
BIC E4Libraries Category Headings, see 'http://www.bic.org.uk/51/E4libraries-Subject-Category-Headings/'.
CSR
Code Sujet Rayon: subject categories used by bookstores in France.
Suomalainen oppiaineluokitus
Finnish school subject categories.
Japanese book trade C-Code
See 'http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~ax2s-kmtn/ref/ccode.html' (in Japanese).
Japanese book trade Genre Code
Fiktiivisen aineiston lisäluokitus
Finnish fiction genre classification. See http://ykl.kirjastot.fi/fi-FI/lisaluokat/ (in Finnish).
Arabic Subject heading scheme
Arabized BIC subject category
Arabized version of BIC subject category scheme developed by ElKotob.com.
Arabized LC subject headings
Arabized version of Library of Congress scheme.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Subject Headings
Classification scheme used by Library of Alexandria.
Postal code
Location defined by postal code. Format is two-letter country code (from List 91), space, postal code. Note some postal codes themselves contain spaces, eg 'GB N7 9DP' or 'US 10125'.
GeoNames ID
ID number for geographical place, as defined at http://www.geonames.org (eg 2825297 is Stuttgart, Germany, see http://www.geonames.org/2825297).
NewBooks Subject Classification
Used for classification of academic and specialist publication in German-speaking countries. See http://www.newbooks-services.com/de/top/unternehmensportrait/klassifikation-und-mapping.html (German) and http://www.newbooks-services.com/en/top/about-newbooks/classification-mapping.html (English).
Chinese Library Classification
Subject classification maintained by the Editorial Board of Chinese Library Classification. See http://cct.nlc.gov.cn for access to details of the scheme.
NTCPDSAC Classification
Subject classification for Books, Audiovisual products and E-publications formulated by China National Technical Committee 505.
Audience code
General/trade
For a non-specialist adult audience.
Children/juvenile
For a juvenile audience, not specifically for any educational purpose.
Young adult
For a teenage audience, not specifically for any educational purpose.
Primary and secondary/elementary and high school
Kindergarten, pre-school, primary/elementary or secondary/high school education.
College/higher education
For universities and colleges of further and higher education.
Professional and scholarly
For an expert adult audience, including academic research.
ELT/ESL
Intended for use in teaching English as a second language.
Adult education
For centres providing academic, vocational or recreational courses for adults.
Audience code type
ONIX audience codes
Using List 28.
Proprietary
MPAA rating
Motion Picture Association of America rating applied to movies.
BBFC rating
British Board of Film Classification rating applied to movies.
FSK rating
German FSK (Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft) rating applied to movies.
BTLF audience code
French Canadian audience code list, used by BTLF for Memento.
Electre audience code
Audience code used by Electre (France).
ANELE Tipo
Spain: educational audience and material type code of the Asociación Nacional de Editores de Libros y Material de Enseñanza.
AVI
Code list used to specify reading levels for children's books, used in Flanders, and formerly in the Netherlands - see also code 18.
USK rating
German USK (Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle) rating applied to video or computer games.
AWS
Audience code used in Flanders.
Schulform
Type of school: codelist maintained by VdS Bildungsmedien eV, the German association of educational media publishers.
Bundesland
School region: codelist maintained by VdS Bildungsmedien eV, the German association of educational media publishers, indicating where products are licensed to be used in schools.
Ausbildungsberuf
Occupation: codelist for vocational training materials, maintained by VdS Bildungsmedien eV, the German association of educational media publishers.
Suomalainen kouluasteluokitus
Finnish school or college level.
CBG age guidance
UK Publishers Association, Children's Book Group, coded indication of intended reader age, carried on book covers.
Nielsen Book audience code
Audience code used in Nielsen Book Services.
AVI (revised)
Code list used to specify reading levels for children's books, used in the Netherlands - see also code 09.
Lexile measure
Lexile measure (the measure in <ComplexityCode> may optionally be prefixed by the Lexile code). Examples might be '880L', 'AD0L' or 'HL600L'.
Fry Readability score
Fry readability metric based on number of sentences and syllables per 100 words. Expressed as a number from 1 to 15 in <AudienceCodeValue>.
Audience range qualifier
US school grade range
Values for <AudienceRangeValue> are specified in List 77.
UK school grade
Values are defined by BIC for England and Wales, Scotland and N Ireland.
Reading speed, words per minute
Values in <AudienceRangeValue> must be integers.
Interest age, months
For use up to 30 months only: values in <AudienceRangeValue> must be integers.
Interest age, years
Values in <AudienceRangeValue> must be integers.
Reading age, years
Values in <AudienceRangeValue> must be integers.
Spanish school grade
Spain: combined grade and region code, maintained by the Ministerio de Educación.
Skoletrinn
Norwegian educational grades (4704).
Nivå
Swedish educational qualifier (code).
Italian school grade
Schulform
DEPRECATED - assigned in error: see List 29.
Bundesland
DEPRECATED - assigned in error: see List 29.
Ausbildungsberuf
DEPRECATED - assigned in error: see List 29.
Canadian school grade range
Values for <AudienceRangeValue> are specified in List 77.
Finnish school grade range
Finnish Upper secondary school course
Lukion kurssi.
Chinese School Grade code
Values are P, K, 1-17 (including college-level audiences).
Audience range precision
Exact
From
To
Complexity scheme identifier
Lexile code
DEPRECATED in ONIX 3 - use <Audience> instead.
Lexile number
DEPRECATED in ONIX 3 - use <Audience> instead.
Fry Readability score
DEPRECATED in ONIX 3 - Use <Audience> instead. Fry readability metric based on number of sentences and syllables per 100 words. Expressed as a number from 1 to 15 in <ComplexityCode>.
Other text type code
Main description
Short description/annotation
Limited to a maximum of 350 characters.
Long description
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.
Review quote, restricted length
A review quote that is restricted to a maximum length agreed between the sender and receiver of an ONIX file.
Quote from review of previous edition
A review quote taken from a review of a previous edition of the work.
Review text
Full text of a review of the product.
Review quote
A quote from a review of the product.
Promotional 'headline'
A promotional phrase which is intended to headline a description of the product.
Previous review quote
A quote from a review of a previous work by the same author(s) or in the same series.
Author comments
May be part of Reading Group Guide material: for other commentary, see code 42.
Description for reader
Biographical note
A note referring to all contributors to a product - NOT linked to a single contributor.
Description for Reading Group Guide
For linking to a complete Reading Group Guide, see code 41.
Discussion question for Reading Group Guide
Each instance must carry a single question: for linking to a complete Reading Group Guide, see code 41.
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.
Flap copy
Back cover copy
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.
New feature
As code 19, but used for a feature which is new in a new edition of the product.
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.
Index
Excerpt from book
First chapter
Description for sales people
Description for press or other media
Description for subsidiary rights department
Description for teachers/educators
Unpublished endorsement
A quote usually provided by a celebrity to promote a new book, not from a review.
Description for bookstore
Description for library
Introduction or preface
Full text
Promotional text
Promotional text not covered elsewhere.
Author interview / QandA
Reading Group Guide
Complete guide: see also codes 14 and 15.
Commentary / discussion
Other than author comments: see code 11.
Short description for series or set
(of which the product is a part.) Limited to a maximum of 350 characters.
Long description for series or set
(of which the product is a part.)
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.).
Text format code
ASCII text
DEPRECATED: use code 06 or 07 as appropriate.
SGML
HTML
Other than XHTML.
XML
Other than XHTML.
PDF
DEPRECATED: was formerly assigned both to PDF and to XHTML.
XHTML
Default text format
Default: text in the encoding declared at the head of the message or in the XML default (UTF-8 or UTF-16) if there is no explicit declaration.
Basic ASCII text
Plain text containing no tags of any kind, except for the tags & and < that XML insists must be used to represent ampersand and less-than characters in text; and with the character set limited to the ASCII range, i.e. valid UTF-8 characters whose character number lies between 32 (space) and 126 (tilde).
PDF
Replaces 04 for the <TextFormat> element, but cannot of course be used as a textformat attribute.
Microsoft rich text format (RTF)
Microsoft Word binary format (DOC)
ECMA 376 WordprocessingML
Office Open XML file format / OOXML / DOCX.
ISO 26300 ODF
ISO Open Document Format.
Corel Wordperfect binary format (DOC)
EPUB
The Open Publication Structure / OPS Container Format standard of the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) [File extension .epub].
XPS
XML Paper Specification.
Text link type code
URL
DOI
PURL
URN
FTP address
filename
Front cover image file format code
GIF
JPEG
TIF
Front cover image file link type code
URL
DOI
PURL
URN
FTP address
filename
Image/audio/video file type code
Whole product
Link to a location where the whole product may be found - used for epublications.
Application: software demo
Image: whole cover
Includes cover, back cover, spine and - where appropriate - any flaps. Quality unspecified: if sending both a standard quality and a high quality image, use 03 for standard quality and 05 for high quality.
Image: front cover
Quality unspecified: if sending both a standard quality and a high quality image, use 04 for standard quality and 06 for high quality.
Image: whole cover, high quality
Should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi when rendered at the intended size for display or print.
Image: front cover, high quality
Should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi when rendered at the intended size for display or print.
Image: front cover thumbnail
Image: contributor(s)
Image: for series
Use for an image, other than a logo, that is part of the 'branding' of a series.
Image: series logo
Image: product logo
Use only for a logo which is specific to an individual product.
Image: publisher logo
Image: imprint logo
Image: table of contents
Image: sample content
Use for inside page image for book, or screenshot for software or game (revised definition from Issue 8).
Image: back cover
Quality unspecified: if sending both a standard quality and a high quality image, use 24 for standard quality and 26 for high quality.
Image: back cover, high quality
Should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi when rendered at the intended size for display or print.
Image: back cover thumbnail
Image: other cover material
Image: promotional material
Video segment: unspecified
Audio segment: unspecified
Video: author presentation / commentary
Video: author interview
Video: author reading
Video: cover material
Video: sample content
Video: promotional material
Video: review
Video: other commentary / discussion
Audio: author presentation / commentary
Audio: author interview
Audio: author reading
Audio: sample content
Audio: promotional material
Audio: review
Audio: other commentary / discussion
Application: sample content
Use for 'look inside' facility or 'widget'.
Application: promotional material
Image/audio/video file format code
GIF
JPEG
PDF
TIF
RealAudio 28.8
MP3
MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer III file.
MPEG-4
MPEG-4 container format (.mp4, .m4a).
PNG
Portable Network Graphics bitmapped image format (.png).
WMA
Windows Media Audio format.
AAC
Advanced Audio Codec format.
WAV
Waveform audio file.
AIFF
Audio Interchange File Format.
WMV
Windows Media Video format.
OGG
Ogg container format.
AVI
Audio Video Interleaved container format.
MOV
Quicktime container format.
Flash
Flash container format (includes .flv, .swf, .f4v etc).
3GP
3GP container format (.3gp, 3g2).
WebM
WebM container format (includes .webm and .mkv).
Image/audio/video file link type
URL
DOI
PURL
URN
FTP address
filename
Prize or award achievement code
Winner
Runner-up
Named as being in second place.
Commended
Short-listed
Nominated by the judging process to be one of the final 'short-list' from which the winner is selected.
Long-listed
Nominated by the judging process to be one of the preliminary 'long-list' from which first a short-list and then the winner is selected.
Joint winner
Or co-winner.
Text item type code
Textual work
A complete work which is published as a content item in a product which carries two or more such works, eg when two or three novels are published in a single omnibus volume.
Front matter
Text components such as Preface, Introduction etc which appear as preliminaries to the main body of text content in a product.
Body matter
Text components such as Part, Chapter, Section etc which appear as part of the main body of text content in a product.
Back matter
Text components such as Index which appear after the main body of text in a product.
Serial item, miscellaneous or unspecified
For journals.
Research article
For journals.
Review article
For journals.
Letter
For journals.
Short communication
For journals.
Erratum
For journals.
Abstract
For journals.
Book review (or review of other publication)
For journals.
Editorial
For journals.
Product review
For journals.
Index
Obituary
For journals.
Text item identifier type code
Proprietary
For example, a publisher's own identifier.
GTIN-13
Formerly known as the EAN-13 (unhyphenated).
DOI
PII
Publisher item identifier.
SICI
For serial items only.
ISBN-13
(unhyphenated).
Name code type
Proprietary
Proprietary
DEPRECATED - use 01.
DNB publisher identifier
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek publisher identifier.
Börsenverein Verkehrsnummer
German ISBN Agency publisher identifier
GLN
GS1 global location number (formerly EAN location number).
SAN
Book trade Standard Address Number - US, UK etc.
Centraal Boekhuis Relatie ID
Trading party identifier used in the Netherlands.
Fondscode Boekenbank
Flemish publisher code.
Y-tunnus
Business Identity Code (Finland). See http://www.ytj.fi/ (in Finnish).
ISNI
International Standard Name Identifier. See 'http://www.isni.org/'.
PND
Personennamendatei - person name authority file used by Deutsche Nationalbibliothek and in other German-speaking countries. See http://www.d-nb.de/standardisierung/normdateien/pnd.htm (German) or http://www.d-nb.de/eng/standardisierung/normdateien/pnd.htm (English).
LCCN
A control number assigned to a Library of Congress Name Authority record.
Japanese Publisher identifier
Publisher identifier administered by Japanese ISBN Agency.
GKD
Gemeinsame Körperschaftsdatei - Corporate Body Authority File in the German-speaking countries. See http://www.d-nb.de/standardisierung/normdateien/gkd.htm (German) or http://www.d-nb.de/eng/standardisierung/normdateien/gkd.htm (English).
ORCID
Open Researcher and Contributor ID. See 'http://www.orcid.org/'.
GAPP Publisher Identifier
Publisher identifier maintained by the Chinese ISBN Agency (GAPP).
VAT Identity Number
Identifier for a business organization for VAT purposes, eg within the EU's VIES system. See http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/faqvies.do for EU VAT ID formats, which vary from country to country. Generally these consist of a two-letter country code followed by the 8-12 digits of the national VAT ID. Some countries include one or two letters within their VAT ID. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAT_identification_number for non-EU countries that maintain similar identifiers. Spaces, dashes etc should be omitted.
JP Distribution Identifier
4-digit business organization identifier controlled by the Japanese Publication Wholesalers Association.
Publishing role code
Publisher
Co-publisher
Sponsor
Publisher of original-language version
Of a translated work.
Host/distributor of electronic content
Published for/on behalf of
Published in association with
Use also for 'Published in cooperation with'.
Published on behalf of
DEPRECATED: use code 06.
New or acquiring publisher
When ownership of a product or title is transferred from one publisher to another.
Publishing group
The group to which a publisher (publishing role 01) belongs: use only if a publisher has been identified with role code 01.
Publisher of facsimile original
The publisher of the edition of which a product is a facsimile.
Repackager of prebound edition
The repackager of a prebound edition that has been assigned its own identifier. (In the US, a 'prebound edition' is a book that was previously bound, normally as a paperback, and has been rebound with a library-quality hardcover binding by a supplier other than the original publisher.) Required when the <EditionType> is coded PRB. The original publisher should be named as the 'publisher'.
Former publisher
When ownership of a product or title is transferred from one publisher to another (complement of code 09).
Sales rights type code
Sales rights unknown or unstated for any reason
May only be used with the ONIX 3 <ROWSalesRightsType> element.
For unrestricted sale with exclusive rights in the specified countries or territories
For unrestricted sale with non-exclusive rights in the specified countries or territories
Not for sale in the specified countries or territories (reason unspecified)
Not for sale in the specified countries (but publisher holds exclusive rights in those countries or territories)
Not for sale in the specified countries (publisher holds non-exclusive rights in those countries or territories)
Not for sale in the specified countries (because publisher does not hold rights in those countries or territories)
For sale with exclusive rights in the specified countries or territories (sales restriction applies)
Only for use with ONIX 3.
For sale with non-exclusive rights in the specified countries or territories (sales restriction applies)
Only for use with ONIX 3.
Rights region
World
World except territories specified elsewhere in rights statements
UK airports
UK 'open market'
Use when an open market edition is published under its own ISBN.
Measure type code
Height
For a book, the spine height when standing on a shelf. For a folded map, the height when folded. In general, the height of a product in the form in which it is presented or packaged for retail sale.
Width
For a book, the horizontal dimension of the cover when standing upright. For a folded map, the width when folded. In general, the width of a product in the form in which it is presented or packaged for retail sale.
Thickness
For a book, the thickness of the spine. For a folded map, the thickness when folded. In general, the thickness or depth of a product in the form in which it is presented or packaged for retail sale.
Page trim height
Not recommended for general use.
Page trim width
Not recommended for general use.
Unit weight
Diameter (sphere)
Of a globe, for example.
Unfolded/unrolled sheet height
The height of a folded or rolled sheet map, poster etc when unfolded.
Unfolded/unrolled sheet width
The width of a folded or rolled sheet map, poster etc when unfolded.
Diameter (tube or cylinder)
The diameter of the cross-section of a tube or cylinder, usually carrying a rolled sheet product. Use 01 'height' for the height or length of the tube.
Rolled sheet package side measure
The length of a side of the cross-section of a long triangular or square package, usually carrying a rolled sheet product. Use 01 'height' for the height or length of the package.
Region code
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon Territory
Canary Islands
UK airside
Airside outlets at UK international airports only.
UK airports
All UK airports, including both airside and other outlets.
Channel Islands
DEPRECATED, replaced by country codes GG - Guernsey, and JE - Jersey.
England
England, Wales, Scotland
UK excluding Northern Ireland.
Isle of Man
DEPRECATED, replaced by country code IM - Isle of Man.
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Alaska
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Iowa
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
North Carolina
North Dakota
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Wyoming
Eurozone
Countries geographically within continental Europe which use the Euro as their sole currency. At the time of writing, this is a synonym for 'AT BE CY EE FI FR DE ES GR IE IT LU MT NL PT SI SK' (the official Eurozone 17), plus 'AD MC SM VA ME' (other Euro-using countries in continental Europe). Note some other territories using the Euro, but outside continental Europe are excluded from this list, and may need to be specified separately. Only valid in ONIX 3, and only within Block 6.
Rest of world
World except as otherwise specified. NOT USED in ONIX 3.
World
Measure unit code
Centimeters
Millimeters are the preferred metric unit of length.
Grams
Inches (US)
Kilograms
Pounds (US)
Millimeters
Ounces (US)
Pixels
Product relation code
Unspecified
<Product> is related to <RelatedProduct> in a way that cannot be specified by another code value.
Includes
<Product> includes <RelatedProduct>.
Is part of
<Product> is part of <RelatedProduct>: use for 'also available as part of'.
Replaces
<Product> replaces, or is new edition of, <RelatedProduct>.
Replaced by
<Product> is replaced by, or has new edition, <RelatedProduct> (reciprocal of code 03).
Alternative format
<Product> is available in an alternative format as <RelatedProduct> - indicates an alternative format of the same content which is or may be available.
Has ancillary product
<Product> has an ancillary or supplementary product <RelatedProduct>.
Is ancillary to
<Product> is ancillary or supplementary to <RelatedProduct>.
Is remaindered as
<Product> is remaindered as <RelatedProduct>, when a remainder merchant assigns its own identifier to the product.
Is remainder of
<Product> was originally sold as <RelatedProduct>, indicating the publisher's original identifier for a title which is offered as a remainder under a different identifier (reciprocal of code 09).
Is other-language version of
<Product> is an other-language version of <RelatedProduct>.
Publisher's suggested alternative
<Product> has a publisher's suggested alternative <RelatedProduct>, which does not, however, carry the same content (cf 05 and 06).
Epublication based on (print product)
<Product> is an epublication based on printed product <RelatedProduct>.
Epublication is distributed as
<Product> is an epublication 'rendered' as <RelatedProduct>: use in ONIX 2.1 only when the <Product> record describes a package of electronic content which is available in multiple 'renderings' (coded 000 in <EpubTypeCode>): NOT USED in ONIX 3.0.
Epublication is a rendering of
<Product> is a 'rendering' of an epublication <RelatedProduct>: use in ONIX 2.1 only when the <Product> record describes a specific rendering of an epublication content package, to identify the package: NOT USED in ONIX 3.0.
POD replacement for
<Product> is a POD replacement for <RelatedProduct>. <RelatedProduct> is an out-of-print product replaced by a print-on-demand version under a new ISBN.
Replaced by POD
<Product> is replaced by POD <RelatedProduct>. <RelatedProduct> is a print-on-demand replacement, under a new ISBN, for an out-of-print <Product> (reciprocal of code 16).
Is special edition of
<Product> is a special edition of <RelatedProduct>. Used for a special edition (German: Sonderausgabe) with different cover, binding etc - more than 'alternative format' - which may be available in limited quantity and for a limited time.
Has special edition
<Product> has a special edition <RelatedProduct> (reciprocal of code 18).
Is prebound edition of
<Product> is a prebound edition of <RelatedProduct> (in the US, a prebound edition is 'a book that was previously bound and has been rebound with a library quality hardcover binding. In almost all commercial cases, the book in question began as a paperback.').
Is original of prebound edition
<Product> is the regular edition of which <RelatedProduct> is a prebound edition.
Product by same author
<Product> and <RelatedProduct> have a common author.
Similar product
<RelatedProduct> is another product that is suggested as similar to <Product> ('if you liked <Product>, you may also like <RelatedProduct>').
Is facsimile of
<Product> is a facsimile edition of <RelatedProduct>.
Is original of facsimile
<Product> is the original edition from which a facsimile edition <RelatedProduct> is taken (reciprocal of code 25).
Is license for
<Product> is a license for a digital <RelatedProduct>, traded or supplied separately.
Electronic version available as
<RelatedProduct> is an electronic version of print <Product> (reciprocal of code 13).
Enhanced version available as
<RelatedProduct> is an 'enhanced' version of <Product>, with additional content. Typically used to link an enhanced e-book to its original 'unenhanced' equivalent, but not specifically limited to linking e-books - for example, may be used to link illustrated and non-illustrated print books. <Product> and <RelatedProduct> should share the same <ProductForm>.
Basic version available as
<RelatedProduct> is a basic version of <Product> (reciprocal of code 28). <Product> and <RelatedProduct> should share the same <ProductForm>.
Product in same collection
<RelatedProduct> and <Product> are part of the same collection (eg two products in same series or set).
Supply-to region code
UK 'open market'
When the same ISBN is used for open market and UK editions.
Returns conditions code type
Proprietary
French book trade returns conditions code
Maintained by CLIL (Commission Interprofessionnel du Livre).
BISAC Returnable Indicator code
Maintained by BISAC: see List 66.
UK book trade returns conditions code
NOT CURRENTLY USED - BIC has decided that it will not maintain a code list for this purpose, since returns conditions are usually at least partly based on the trading relationship.
Availability status code
Cancelled
Publication abandoned after having been announced.
Available direct from publisher only
Apply direct to publisher, item not available to trade.
Availability uncertain
Check with customer service.
No longer stocked by us
Wholesaler or vendor only.
Available
In-print and in stock.
Manufactured on demand
May be accompanied by an estimated average time to supply.
Not yet published
MUST be accompanied by an expected availability date.
Newly catalogued, not yet in stock
Wholesaler or vendor only: MUST be accompanied by expected availability date.
Other format available
This format is out of print, but another format is available: should be accompanied by an identifier for the alternative product.
Out of stock indefinitely
No current plan to reprint.
Out of print
Discontinued, deleted from catalogue.
Replaced by new edition
This edition is out of print, but a new edition has been or will soon be published: should be accompanied by an identifier for the new edition.
Publication postponed indefinitely
Publication has been announced, and subsequently postponed with no new date.
Refer to another supplier
Supply of this item has been transferred to another publisher or distributor: should be accompanied by an identifier for the new supplier.
Remaindered
Reprinting
MUST be accompanied by an expected availability date.
Reprinting, undated
Use instead of RP as a last resort, only if it is really impossible to give an expected availability date.
Special order
This item is not stocked but has to be specially ordered from a supplier (eg import item not stocked locally): may be accompanied by an estimated average time to supply.
Temporarily out of stock because publisher cannot supply
Wholesaler or vendor only.
Temporarily unavailable
MUST be accompanied by an expected availability date.
Unavailable, awaiting reissue
The item is out of stock but will be reissued under the same ISBN: MUST be accompanied by an expected availability date and by the reissue date in the <Reissue> composite. See notes on the <Reissue> composite for details on treatment of availability status during reissue.
Will be remaindered as of (date)
MUST be accompanied by the remainder date.
Withdrawn from sale
Typically, withdrawn indefinitely for legal reasons.
Date format
YYYYMMDD
Year month day (default).
YYYYMM
Year and month.
YYYYWW
Year and week number.
YYYYQ
Year and quarter (Q = 1, 2, 3, 4).
YYYYS
Year and season (S = 1, 2, 3, 4, with 1 = 'Spring').
YYYY
Year.
YYYYMMDDYYYYMMDD
Spread of exact dates.
YYYYMMYYYYMM
Spread of months.
YYYYWWYYYYWW
Spread of week numbers.
YYYYQYYYYQ
Spread of quarters.
YYYYSYYYYS
Spread of seasons.
YYYYYYYY
Spread of years.
Text string
For complex, approximate or uncertain dates.
YYYYMMDDThhmm
Exact time. Use ONLY when exact times with hour/minute precision are relevant. By default, time is local to the sender. Alternatively, the time may be suffixed with an optional 'Z' for UTC times, or with '+' or '-' and an hhmm timezone offset from UTC.
YYYYMMDDThhmmss
Exact time. Use ONLY when exact times with second precision are relevant. By default, time is local to the sender. Alternatively, the time may be suffixed with an optional 'Z' for UTC times, or with '+' or '-' and an hhmm timezone offset from UTC.
YYYYMMDD (H)
Year month day (Hijri calendar).
YYYYMM (H)
Year and month (Hijri calendar).
YYYY (H)
Year (Hijri calendar).
Text string (H)
For complex, approximate or uncertain dates (Hijri calendar), text would usually be in Arabic script.
Audience restriction flag
Restrictions apply, see note
Indiziert
Indexed for the German market - in Deutschland indiziert.
Unpriced item type code
Free of charge
Price to be announced
Not sold separately
Contact supplier
May be used for books that do not carry a recommended retail price, when an ONIX file is 'broadcast' rather than sent one-to-one to a single trading partner; or for digital products offered on subscription or with pricing which is too complex to specify in ONIX.
Not sold as set
When a collection that is not sold as a set nevertheless has its own ONIX record.
Price type code
RRP excluding tax
RRP excluding any sales tax or value-added tax.
RRP including tax
RRP including sales or value-added tax if applicable.
Fixed retail price excluding tax
In countries where retail price maintenance applies by law to certain products: not used in USA.
Fixed retail price including tax
In countries where retail price maintenance applies by law to certain products: not used in USA.
Supplier's net price excluding tax
Unit price charged by supplier to reseller excluding any sales tax or value-added tax: goods for retail sale.
Supplier's net price excluding tax: rental goods
Unit price charged by supplier to reseller / rental outlet, excluding any sales tax or value-added tax: goods for rental (used for video and DVD).
Supplier's net price including tax
Unit price charged by supplier to reseller including any sales tax or value-added tax if applicable: goods for retail sale.
Supplier's alternative net price excluding tax
Unit price charged by supplier to a specified class of reseller excluding any sales tax or value-added tax: goods for retail sale (this value is for use only in countries, eg Finland, where trade practice requires two different net prices to be listed for different classes of resellers, and where national guidelines specify how the code should be used).
Supplier's alternative net price including tax
Unit price charged by supplier to a specified class of reseller including any sales tax or value-added tax: goods for retail sale (this value is for use only in countries, eg Finland, where trade practice requires two different net prices to be listed for different classes of resellers, and where national guidelines specify how the code should be used).
Special sale RRP excluding tax
Special sale RRP excluding any sales tax or value-added tax. Note 'special sales' are sales where terms and conditions are different from normal trade sales, when for example products that are normally sold on a sale-or-return basis are sold on firm-sale terms, or where a particular product is tailored for a specific retail outlet (often termed a 'premium' product). Further details of the modified terms and conditioins should be given in <PriceTypeDescription>.
Special sale RRP including tax
Special sale RRP including sales or value-added tax if applicable.
Special sale fixed retail price excluding tax
In countries where retail price maintenance applies by law to certain products: not used in USA.
Special sale fixed retail price including tax
In countries where retail price maintenance applies by law to certain products: not used in USA.
Supplier's net price for special sale excluding tax
Unit price charged by supplier to reseller for special sale excluding any sales tax or value-added tax.
Supplier's net price for special sale including tax
Unit price charged by supplier to reseller for special sale including any sales tax or value-added tax.
Pre-publication RRP excluding tax
Pre-publication RRP excluding any sales tax or value-added tax.
Pre-publication RRP including tax
Pre-publication RRP including sales or value-added tax if applicable.
Pre-publication fixed retail price excluding tax
In countries where retail price maintenance applies by law to certain products: not used in USA.
Pre-publication fixed retail price including tax
In countries where retail price maintenance applies by law to certain products: not used in USA.
Supplier's pre-publication net price excluding tax
Unit price charged by supplier to reseller pre-publication excluding any sales tax or value-added tax.
Supplier's pre-publication net price including tax
Unit price charged by supplier to reseller pre-publication including any sales tax or value-added tax.
Freight-pass-through RRP excluding tax
In the US, books are sometimes supplied on 'freight-pass-through' terms, where a price that is different from the RRP is used as the basis for calculating the supplier's charge to a reseller. To make it clear when such terms are being invoked, code 31 is used instead of code 01 to indicate the RRP. Code 32 is used for the 'billing price'.
Freight-pass-through billing price excluding tax
When freight-pass-through terms apply, the price on which the supplier's charge to a reseller is calculated, ie the price to which trade discount terms are applied. See also code 31.
Publishers retail price excluding tax
For a product supplied on agency terms, the retail price set by the publisher, excluding any sales tax or value-added tax.
Publishers retail price including tax
For a product supplied on agency terms, the retail price set by the publisher, including sales or value-added tax if applicable.
Price type qualifier
Member/subscriber price
Price applies to a designated group membership.
Export price
Price applies to sales outside the territory in which the supplier is located.
Reduced price applicable when the item is purchased as part of a set (or series, or collection)
Use in cases where there is no combined price, but a lower price is offered for each part if the whole set / series / collection is purchased (either at one time, as part of a continuing commitment, or in a single purchase).
Voucher price
In the Netherlands (or any other market where similar arrangements exist): a reduced fixed price available for a limited time on presentation of a voucher or coupon published in a specified medium, eg a newspaper. Should be accompanied by Price Type code 13 and additional detail in <PriceTypeDescription>, and by validity dates in <PriceEffectiveFrom> and <PriceEffectiveUntil> (ONIX 2.1) or in the <PriceDate> composite (ONIX 3.0).
Consumer price
Price for individual consumer sale only.
Corporate price
Price for sale to libraries or other corporate or institutional customers.
Reservation order price
Price valid for a specified period prior to publication. Orders placed prior to the end of the period are guaranteed to be delivered to the retailer before the nominal publication date. The price may or may not be different from the 'normal' price, which carries no such delivery guarantee. Must be accompanied by a <PriceEffectiveUntil> date (or equivalent <PriceDate> composite in ONIX 3), and should also be accompanied by a 'normal' price.
Promotional offer price
Temporary 'Special offer' price. Must be accompanied by <PriceEffectiveFrom> and <PriceEffectiveUntil> dates (or equivalent <PriceDate> composites in ONIX 3), and may also be accompanied by a 'normal' price.
Unit of pricing code
Per copy of whole product
Default.
Per page for printed loose-leaf content only
Price status code
Unspecified
Default.
Provisional
Firm
Tax rate, coded
Higher rate
Specifies that tax is applied at a higher rate than standard.
Tax paid at source (Italy)
Under Italian tax rules, VAT on books may be paid at source by the publisher, and subsequent transactions through the supply chain are tax-exempt.
Lower rate
Specifies that tax is applied at a lower rate than standard.
Standard rate
Zero-rated
Intermediary supplier availability
Publishing status
Unspecified
Status is not specified (as distinct from unknown): the default if the <PublishingStatus> element is not sent. Also to be used in applications where the element is considered mandatory, but the sender of the ONIX message chooses not to pass on status information.
Cancelled
The product was announced, and subsequently abandoned; the <PublicationDate> element must not be sent.
Forthcoming
Not yet published, must be accompanied by expected date in <PublicationDate>.
Postponed indefinitely
The product was announced, and subsequently postponed with no expected publication date; the <Publication Date> element (ONIX 2.1), or its equivalent as a date composite in ONIX 3.0, must not be sent.
Active
The product was published, and is still active in the sense that the publisher will accept orders for it, though it may or may not be immediately available, for which see <SupplyDetail>.
No longer our product
Ownership of the product has been transferred to another publisher (with details of acquiring publisher if possible in PR.19 (ONIX 2.1) OR P.19 (ONIX 3.0)).
Out of stock indefinitely
The product was active, but is now inactive in the sense that (a) the publisher cannot fulfill orders for it, though stock may still be available elsewhere in the supply chain, and (b) there are no current plans to bring it back into stock. Use this code for 'reprint under consideration'. Code 06 does not specifically imply that returns are or are not still accepted.
Out of print
The product was active, but is now permanently inactive in the sense that (a) the publisher will not accept orders for it, though stock may still be available elsewhere in the supply chain, and (b) the product will not be made available again under the same ISBN. Code 07 normally implies that the publisher will not accept returns beyond a specified date.
Inactive
The product was active, but is now permanently or indefinitely inactive in the sense that the publisher will not accept orders for it, though stock may still be available elsewhere in the supply chain. Code 08 covers both of codes 06 and 07, and may be used where the distinction between those values is either unnecessary or meaningless.
Unknown
The sender of the ONIX record does not know the current publishing status.
Remaindered
The product is no longer available from the current publisher, under the current ISBN, at the current price. It may be available to be traded through another channel. A Publishing Status code 10 'Remaindered' usually but not always means that the publisher has decided to sell off excess inventory of the book. Copies of books that are remaindered are often made available in the supply chain at a reduced price. However, such remainders are often sold under a product identifier that differs from the ISBN on the full-priced copy of the book. A Publishing Status code 10 'Remaindered' on a given product record may or may not be followed by a Publishing Status code 06 'Out of Stock Indefinitely' or 07 'Out of Print': the practise varies from one publisher to another. Some publishers may revert to a Publishing Status code 04 'Active' if a desired inventory level on the product in question has subsequently been reached. No change in rights should ever be inferred from this (or any other) Publishing Status code value.
Withdrawn from sale
Withdrawn, typically for legal reasons or to avoid giving offence.
Recalled
Recalled for reasons of consumer safety. Deprecated, use code 15 instead.
Recalled
Recalled for reasons of consumer safety.
Temporarily withdrawn from sale
Withdrawn temporarily, typically for quality or technical reasons. In ONIX 3.0, must be accompanied by expected availability date coded '22' within the <PublishingDate> composite, except in exceptional circumstances where no date is known.
Product availability
Cancelled
Cancelled: product was announced, and subsequently abandoned.
Not yet available
Not yet available (requires <ExpectedShipDate>, except in exceptional circumstances where no date is known).
Awaiting stock
Not yet available, but will be a stock item when available (requires <ExpectedShipDate>, except in exceptional circumstances where no date is known). Used particularly for imports which have been published in the country of origin but have not yet arrived in the importing country.
Not yet available, will be POD
Not yet available, to be published as print-on-demand only. May apply either to a POD successor to an existing conventional edition, when the successor will be published under a different ISBN (normally because different trade terms apply); or to a title that is being published as a POD original.
Available
Available from us (form of availability unspecified).
In stock
Available from us as a stock item.
To order
Available from us as a non-stock item, by special order.
POD
Available from us by print-on-demand.
Temporarily unavailable
Temporarily unavailable: temporarily unavailable from us (reason unspecified) (requires expected date, either as <ExpectedShipDate> (ONIX 2.1) or as <SupplyDate> with <SupplyDateRole> coded '08' (ONIX 3.0), except in exceptional circumstances where no date is known).
Out of stock
Stock item, temporarily out of stock (requires expected date, either as <ExpectedShipDate> (ONIX 2.1) or as <SupplyDate> with <SupplyDateRole> coded '08' (ONIX 3.0), except in exceptional circumstances where no date is known).
Reprinting
Temporarily unavailable, reprinting (requires expected date, either as <ExpectedShipDate> (ONIX 2.1) or as <SupplyDate> with <SupplyDateRole> coded '08' (ONIX 3.0), except in exceptional circumstances where no date is known).
Awaiting reissue
Temporarily unavailable, awaiting reissue (requires the <Reissue> composite, and expected date, either as <ExpectedShipDate> (ONIX 2.1) or as <SupplyDate> with <SupplyDateRole> coded '08' (ONIX 3.0), except in exceptional circumstances where no date is known).
Temporarily withdrawn from sale
May be for quality or technical reasons. Requires expected availability date, either as <ExpectedShipDate> (ONIX 2.1) or as <SupplyDate> with <SupplyDateRole> coded '08' (ONIX 3.0), except in exceptional circumstances where no date is known.
Not available (reason unspecified)
Not available from us (for any reason).
Not available, replaced by new product
This product is unavailable, but a successor product or edition is or will be available from us (identify successor in <RelatedProduct>).
Not available, other format available
This product is unavailable, but the same content is or will be available from us in an alternative format (identify other format product in <RelatedProduct>).
No longer supplied by us
Identify new supplier in <NewSupplier> if possible.
Apply direct
Not available to trade, apply direct to publisher.
Not sold separately
Must be bought as part of a set (identify set in <RelatedProduct>).
Withdrawn from sale
May be for legal reasons or to avoid giving offence.
Remaindered
Remaindered.
Not available, replaced by POD
Out of print, but a print-on-demand edition is or will be available under a different ISBN. Use only when the POD successor has a different ISBN, normally because different trade terms apply.
Recalled
Recalled for reasons of consumer safety.
Not sold as set
When a collection that is not sold as a set nevertheless has its own ONIX record.
Not available, publisher indicates OP
This product is unavailable, no successor product or alternative format is available or planned. Use this code only when the publisher has indicated the product is out of print.
Not available, publisher no longer sells product in this market
This product is unavailable in this market, no successor product or alternative format is available or planned. Use this code when a publisher has indicated the product is permanently unavailable (in this market) while remaining available elsewhere.
No recent update received
Sender has not received any recent update for this product from the publisher/supplier (for use when the sender is a data aggregator): the definition of 'recent' must be specified by the aggregator, or by agreement between parties to an exchange.
No longer receiving updates
Sender is no longer receiving any updates from the publisher/supplier of this product (for use when the sender is a data aggregator).
Contact supplier
Availability not known to sender.
BISAC returnable indicator
No, not returnable
Yes, returnable, full copies only
Yes, returnable, stripped cover
Conditional
Contact publisher for requirements and/or authorization.
Market date role
Publication date
The nominal date of publication in this market. If there is a strict embargo on retail sales before the expected date, it should be specified separately as an embargo date.
Embargo date
If there is an embargo on retail sales in this market before a certain date, the date from which the embargo is lifted and retail sales are permitted.
Market publishing status
Unspecified
Status is not specified (as distinct from unknown): the default if the <MarketPublishingStatus> element is not sent.
Cancelled
The product was announced for publication in this market, and subsequently abandoned.
Forthcoming
Not yet published in this market, should be accompanied by expected local publication date..
Postponed indefinitely
The product was announced for publication in this market, and subsequently postponed with no expected local publication date.
Active
The product was published in this market, and is still active in the sense that the publisher will accept orders for it, though it may or may not be immediately available, for which see <SupplyDetail>.
No longer our product
Responsibility for the product in this market has been transferred elsewhere.
Out of stock indefinitely
The product was active, but is now inactive in the sense that (a) no further stock is expected to be made available in this market, though stock may still be available elsewhere in the supply chain, and (b) there are no current plans to bring it back into stock.
Out of print
The product was active, but is now permanently inactive in the sense that (a) no further stock is expected to be made available in this market, though stock may still be available elsewhere in the supply chain, and (b) the product will not be made available again under the same ISBN.
Inactive
The product was active, but is now permanently or indefinitely inactive in the sense that no further stock is expected to be made available in this market, though stock may still be available elsewhere in the supply chain. Code 08 covers both of codes 06 and 07, and may be used where the distinction between those values is either unnecessary or meaningless.
Unknown
The sender of the ONIX record does not know the current publishing status in this market.
Remaindered
The product is no longer available in this market from the local publisher, under the current ISBN, at the current price. It may be available to be traded through another channel, usually at a reduced price.
Withdrawn from sale
Withdrawn from sale in this market, typically for legal reasons.
Not available in this market
Either no rights are held for the product in this market, or for other reasons the publisher has decided not to make it available in this market.
Active, but not sold separately
The product is published in this market and active but, as a publishing decision, it is not sold separately - only in an assembly or as part of a package.
Active, with market restrictions
The product is published in this market and active, but is not available to all customer types, typically because the market is split between exclusive sales agents for different market segments. In ONIX 2.1, should be accompanied by a free-text statement in <MarketRestrictionDetail> describing the nature of the restriction. In ONIX 3.0, the <SalesRestriction> composite in Group P.24 should be used.
Recalled
Recalled in this market for reasons of consumer safety.
Temporarily withdrawn from sale
Temporarily withdrawn from sale in this market, typically for quality or technical reasons. In ONIX 3.0, must be accompanied by expected availability date coded '22' within the <MarketPublishingDate> composite, except in exceptional circumstances where no date is known.
Agent role
Exclusive sales agent
Publisher's exclusive sales agent in a specified territory.
Non-exclusive sales agent
Publisher's non-exclusive sales agent in a specified territory.
Local publisher
Publisher for a specified territory.
Sales agent
Publisher's sales agent in a specific territory. Use only where exclusive / non-exclusive status is not known. Prefer 05 or 06 as appropriate, where possible.
Stock quantity code type
Proprietary
APA stock quantity code
Code scheme defined by the Australian Publishers Association.
Sales restriction type code
Unspecified - see text
Restriction must be described in <SalesRestrictionDetail> (ONIX 2.1) or <SalesRestrictionNote> (ONIX 3.0).
Retailer exclusive / own brand
For sale only through designated retailer. Retailer must be identified or named in an instance of the <SalesOutlet> composite. Use only when it is not possible to assign the more explicit code 04 or 05.
Office supplies edition
For editions sold only though office supplies wholesalers. Retailer(s) and/or distributor(s) may be identified or named in an instance of the <SalesOutlet> composite.
Internal publisher use only: do not list
For an ISBN that is assigned for a publisher's internal purposes.
Retailer exclusive
For sale only through designated retailer, though not under retailer's own brand/imprint. Retailer must be identified or named in an instance of the <SalesOutlet> composite.
Retailer own brand
For sale only through designated retailer under retailer's own brand/imprint. Retailer must be identified or named in an instance of the <SalesOutlet> composite.
Library edition
For sale to libraries only; not for sale through retail trade.
Schools only edition
For sale directly to schools only; not for sale through retail trade.
Indiziert
Indexed for the German market - in Deutschland indiziert.
Not for sale to libraries
Expected to apply in particular to digital products for consumer sale where the publisher does not permit the product to be supplied to libraries who provide an ebook loan service.
News outlet edition
For editions sold only through newsstands/newsagents.
Thesis type code
Habilitationsschrift
Professorial dissertation (thesis for postdoctoral lecturing qualification).
Dissertationsschrift
Doctoral thesis.
Staatsexamensarbeit
State examination thesis.
Magisterarbeit
Magisters degree thesis.
Diplomarbeit
Diploma degree thesis.
Bachelorarbeit
Bachelors degree thesis.
Masterarbeit
Masters degree thesis.
Website role
Unspecified, see website description
Publisher's corporate website
See also codes 17 and 18.
Publisher's website for a specified work
A publisher's informative and/or promotional webpage relating to a specified work (book, journal, online resource or other publication type).
Online hosting service home page
A webpage giving access to an online content hosting service as a whole.
Journal home page
A webpage giving general information about a serial, in print or electronic format or both.
Online resource 'available content' page
A webpage giving direct access to the content that is available online for a specified resource version. Generally used for content available online under subscription terms.
Contributor's own website
A webpage maintained by an author or other contributor about her/his publications and personal background.
Publisher's website relating to specified contributor
A publisher's webpage devoted to a specific author or other contributor.
Other publisher's website relating to specified contributor
A webpage devoted to a specific author or other contributor, and maintained by a publisher other than the publisher of the item described in the ONIX record.
Third-party website relating to specified contributor
A webpage devoted to a specific author or other contributor, and maintained by a third party (eg a fan site).
Contributor's own website for specified work
A webpage maintained by an author or other contributor and specific to an individual work.
Other publisher's website relating to specified work
A webpage devoted to an individual work, and maintained by a publisher other than the publisher of the item described in the ONIX record.
Third-party website relating to specified work
A webpage devoted to an individual work, and maintained by a third party (eg a fan site).
Contributor's own website for group or series of works
A webpage maintained by an author or other contributor and specific to a group or series of works.
Publisher's website relating to group or series of works
A publisher's webpage devoted to a group or series of works.
Other publisher's website relating to group or series of works
A webpage devoted to a group or series of works, and maintained by a publisher other than the publisher of the item described in the ONIX record.
Third-party website relating to group or series of works (eg a fan site)
A webpage devoted to a group or series of works, and maintained by a third party (eg a fan site).
Publisher's B2B website
Use instead of code 01 to specify a publisher's website for trade users.
Publisher's B2C website
Use instead of code 01 to specify a publisher's website for end customers (consumers).
Author blog
For example, a Blogger or Tumblr URL, a Wordpress website or other blog URL.
Web page for author presentation / commentary
Web page for author interview
Web page for author reading
Web page for cover material
Web page for sample content
Web page for full content
Use this value in the <Website> composite in <SupplyDetail> when sending a link to a webpage at which a digital product is available for download and/or online access.
Web page for other commentary / discussion
Transfer-URL
URL needed by the German National Library for direct access, harvesting and storage of an electronic resource.
DOI Website Link
Link needed by German Books in Print (VLB) for DOI registration and ONIX DOI conversion.
Supplier's corporate website
A corporate website operated by a distributor or other supplier (not the publisher).
Supplier's B2B website
A website operated by a distributor or other supplier (not the publisher) and aimed at trade customers.
Supplier's B2C website
A website operated by a distributor or other supplier (not the publisher) and aimed at consumers.
Supplier's website for a specified work
A distributor or supplier's webpage describing a specified work.
Supplier's B2B website for a specified work
A distributor or supplier's webpage describing a specified work, and aimed at trade customers.
Supplier's B2C website for a specified work
A distributor or supplier's webpage describing a specified work, and aimed at consumers.
Supplier's website for a group or series of works
A distributor or supplier's webpage describing a group or series of works.
URL of full metadata description
For example an ONIX or MARC record for the product, available online.
Social networking URL for specific work or product
For example, a Facebook, Google+ or Twitter URL for the product or work.
Author's social networking URL
For example, a Facebook, Google+ or Twitter page.
Publisher's social networking URL
For example, a Facebook, Google+ or Twitter page.
Social networking URL for specific article, chapter or content item
For example, a Facebook, Google+ or Twitter page. Use only in the context of a specific content item (eg within <ContentItem>).
Language code - ISO 639-2/B
Afar
Abkhaz
Achinese
Acoli
Adangme
Adygei
Afro-Asiatic languages
Collective name.
Afrihili
Artificial language.
Afrikaans
Ainu
Akan
Akkadian
Albanian
Aleut
Algonquian languages
Collective name.
Southern Altai
Amharic
English, Old (ca. 450-1100)
Angika
Apache languages
Collective name.
Arabic
Official Aramaic; Imperial Aramaic (700-300 BCE)
Aragonese
Armenian
Mapudungun; Mapuche
Arapaho
Artificial languages
Collective name.
Arawak
Assamese
Asturian; Bable; Leonese; Asturleonese
Athapascan languages
Collective name.
Australian languages
Collective name.
Avaric
Avestan
Awadhi
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Banda languages
Collective name.
Bamileke languages
Collective name.
Bashkir
Baluchi
Bambara
Balinese
Basque
Basa
Baltic languages
Collective name.
Beja; Bedawiyet
Belarusian
Bemba
Bengali
Berber languages
Collective name.
Bhojpuri
Bihari languages
Collective name.
Bikol
Bini; Edo
Bislama
Siksika
Bantu languages
Collective name.
Bosnian
Braj
Breton
Batak languages
Collective name.
Buriat
Buginese
Bulgarian
Burmese
Blin; Bilin
Caddo
Central American Indian languages
Collective name.
Galibi Carib
Catalan
Caucasian languages
Collective name.
Cebuano
Celtic languages
Collective name.
Chamorro
Chibcha
Chechen
Chagatai
Chinese
Chuukese (Truk)
Mari
Chinook jargon
Choctaw
Chipewyan; Dene Suline
Cherokee
Church Slavic; Old Slavonic; Church Slavonic; Old Bulgarian; Old Church Slavonic
Chuvash
Cheyenne
Chamic languages
Collective name.
Coptic
Cornish
Corsican
Creoles and pidgins, English-based
Collective name.
Creoles and pidgins, French-based
Collective name.
Creoles and pidgins, Portuguese-based
Collective name.
Cree
Crimean Turkish; Crimean Tatar
Creoles and pidgins
Collective name.
Kashubian
Cushitic languages
Collective name.
Czech
Dakota
Danish
Dargwa
Land Dayak languages
Collective name.
Delaware
Slave (Athapascan)
Dogrib
Dinka
Divehi; Dhivehi; Maldivian
Dogri
Dravidian languages
Collective name.
Lower Sorbian
Duala
Dutch, Middle (ca. 1050-1350)
Dutch; Flemish
Dyula
Dzongkha
Efik
Egyptian (Ancient)
Ekajuk
Elamite
English
English, Middle (1100-1500)
Esperanto
Artificial language.
Estonian
Ewe
Ewondo
Fang
Faroese
Fanti
Fijian
Filipino; Pilipino
Finnish
Finno-Ugrian languages
Collective name.
Fon
French
French, Middle (ca. 1400-1600)
French, Old (ca. 842-1400)
Northern Frisian
Eastern Frisian
Western Frisian
Fulah
Friulian
Gã
Gayo
Gbaya
Germanic languages
Collective name.
Georgian
German
Ethiopic (Ge'ez)
Gilbertese
Scottish Gaelic
Irish
Galician
Manx
German, Middle High (ca. 1050-1500)
German, Old High (ca. 750-1050)
Gondi
Gorontalo
Gothic
Grebo
Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Guarani
Swiss German; Alemannic
Gujarati
Gwich'in
Haida
Haitian French Creole
Hausa
Hawaiian
Hebrew
Herero
Hiligaynon
Himachali languages; Western Pahari languages
Collective name.
Hindi
Hittite
Hmong; Mong
Hiri Motu
Croatian
Upper Sorbian
Hungarian
Hupa
Iban
Igbo
Icelandic
Ido
Artificial language.
Sichuan Yi; Nuosu
Ijo languages
Collective name.
Inuktitut
Interlingue; Occidental
Artificial language.
Iloko
Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association)
Artificial language.
Indic languages
Collective name.
Indonesian
Indo-European languages
Collective name.
Ingush
Inupiaq
Iranian languages
Collective name.
Iroquoian languages
Collective name.
Italian
Javanese
Lojban
Japanese
Judeo-Persian
Judeo-Arabic
Kara-Kalpak
Kabyle
Kachin; Jingpho
Kalâtdlisut; Greenlandic
Kamba
Kannada
Karen languages
Collective name.
Kashmiri
Kanuri
Kawi
Kazakh
Kabardian (Circassian)
Khasi
Khoisan languages
Collective name.
Central Khmer
Khotanese; Sakan
Kikuyu; Gikuyu
Kinyarwanda
Kirghiz; Kyrgyz
Kimbundu
Konkani
Komi
Kongo
Korean
Kusaiean (Caroline Islands)
Kpelle
Karachay-Balkar
Karelian
Kru languages
Collective name.
Kurukh
Kuanyama
Kumyk
Kurdish
Kutenai
Ladino
Lahnda
Lamba
Lao
Latin
Latvian
Lezgian
Limburgish
Lingala
Lithuanian
Mongo-Nkundu
Lozi
Luxembourgish; Letzeburgesch
Luba-Lulua
Luba-Katanga
Ganda
Luiseño
Lunda
Luo (Kenya and Tanzania)
Lushai
Macedonian
Madurese
Magahi
Marshallese
Maithili
Makasar
Malayalam
Mandingo
Maori
Austronesian languages
Collective name.
Marathi
Masai
Malay
Moksha
Mandar
Mende
Irish, Middle (ca. 1100-1550)
Mi'kmaq; Micmac
Minangkabau
Uncoded languages
Mon-Khmer languages
Collective name.
Malagasy
Maltese
Manchu
Manipuri
Manobo languages
Collective name.
Mohawk
Moldavian; Moldovan
DEPRECATED - use rum.
Mongolian
Mooré; Mossi
Multiple languages
Munda languages
Collective name.
Creek
Mirandese
Marwari
Mayan languages
Collective name.
Erzya
Nahuatl languages
Collective name.
North American Indian languages
Collective name.
Neapolitan
Nauruan
Navajo
Ndebele, South
Ndebele, North
Ndonga
Low German; Low Saxon
Nepali
Newari; Nepal Bhasa
Nias
Niger-Kordofanian languages
Collective name.
Niuean
Norwegian Nynorsk
Norwegian Bokmål
Nogai
Old Norse
Norwegian
N'Ko
Pedi; Sepedi; Northern Sotho
Nubian languages
Collective name.
Classical Newari; Old Newari; Classical Nepal Bhasa
Chichewa; Chewa; Nyanja
Nyamwezi
Nyankole
Nyoro
Nzima
Occitan (post 1500)
Ojibwa
Oriya
Oromo
Osage
Ossetian; Ossetic
Turkish, Ottoman
Otomian languages
Collective name.
Papuan languages
Collective name.
Pangasinan
Pahlavi
Pampanga; Kapampangan
Panjabi
Papiamento
Palauan
Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.)
Persian
Philippine languages
Collective name.
Phoenician
Pali
Polish
Ponapeian
Portuguese
Prakrit languages
Collective name.
Provençal, Old (to 1500); Occitan, Old (to 1500)
Pushto; Pashto
Aranés
ONIX local code.
Valencian
ONIX local code.
Quechua
Rajasthani
Rapanui
Rarotongan; Cook Islands Maori
Romance languages
Collective name.
Romansh
Romany
Romanian
Rundi
Aromanian; Arumanian; Macedo-Romanian
Russian
Sandawe
Sango
Yakut
South American Indian languages
Collective name.
Salishan languages
Collective name.
Samaritan Aramaic
Sanskrit
Sasak
Santali
Serbian
DEPRECATED - use srp.
Sicilian
Scots (lallans)
Croatian
DEPRECATED - use hrv.
Selkup
Semitic languages
Collective name.
Irish, Old (to 1100)
Sign languages
Collective name.
Shan
Sidamo
Sinhala; Sinhalese
Siouan languages
Collective name.
Sino-Tibetan languages
Collective name.
Slavic languages
Collective name.
Slovak
Slovenian
Southern Sami
Northern Sami
Sami languages
Collective name.
Lule Sami
Inari Sami
Samoan
Skolt Sami
Shona
Sindhi
Soninke
Sogdian
Somali
Songhai languages
Collective name.
Sotho; Sesotho
Spanish
Sardinian
Sranan Tongo
Serbian
Serer
Nilo-Saharan languages
Collective name.
Swazi; Swati
Sukuma
Sundanese
Susu
Sumerian
Swahili
Swedish
Classical Syriac
Syriac
Tahitian
Tai languages
Collective name.
Tamil
Tatar
Telugu
Temne; Time
Terena
Tetum
Tajik
Tagalog
Thai
Tibetan
Tigré
Tigrinya
Tiv
Tokelauan
Klingon; tlhIngan-Hol
Artificial language.
Tlingit
Tamashek
Tonga (Nyasa)
Tongan
Tok Pisin
Tsimshian
Tswana
AKA Setswana.
Tsonga
Turkmen
Tumbuka
Tupi languages
Collective name.
Turkish
Altaic languages
Tuvaluan
Twi
Tuvinian
Udmurt
Ugaritic
Uighur; Uyghur
Ukrainian
Umbundu
Undetermined language
Urdu
Uzbek
Vai
Venda
Vietnamese
Volapük
Artificial language.
Votic
Wakashan languages
Collective name.
Wolaitta; Wolaytta
Waray
Washo
Welsh
Sorbian languages
Collective name.
Walloon
Wolof
Kalmyk
Xhosa
Yao
Yapese
Yiddish
Yoruba
Yupik languages
Collective name.
Zapotec
Blissymbols; Blissymbolics; Bliss
Artificial language.
Zenaga
Zhuang; Chuang
Zande languages
Collective name.
Zulu
Zuni
No linguistic content
Zaza; Dimili; Dimli; Kirdki; Kirmanjki; Zazaki
Person date role
Date of birth
Date of death
Product form feature value - DVD region codes
All regions
DVD or Blu-Ray.
DVD region 1
US, US Territories, Canada.
DVD region 2
Japan, Europe, South Africa and Middle East (including Egypt).
DVD region 3
Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, and Taiwan.
DVD region 4
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean.
DVD region 5
Eastern Europe (former Soviet Union), Indian subcontinent, Africa, North Korea and Mongolia.
DVD region 6
People's Republic of China (except Macau and Hong Kong).
DVD region 7
Reserved for future use.
DVD region 8
International venues: aircraft, cruise ships etc.
Blu-Ray region A
North America, Central America, South America, Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia.
Blu-Ray region B
Most of Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, plus all of Oceania.
Blu-Ray region C
India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Mainland China, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central, and South Asia.
North American school or college grade
Preschool
Age typically 0-4 years.
Kindergarten
Age typically 5 years.
First Grade
Age typically 6 years.
Second Grade
Age typically 7 years.
Third Grade
Age typically 8 years.
Fourth Grade
Age typically 9 years.
Fifth Grade
Age typically 10 years.
Sixth Grade
Age typically 11 years.
Seventh Grade
Age typically 12 years.
Eighth Grade
Age typically 13 years.
Ninth Grade
High School Freshman - age typically 14 years.
Tenth Grade
High School Sophomore - age typically 15 years.
Eleventh Grade
High School Junior - age typically 16 years.
Twelfth Grade
High School Senior - age typically 17 years.
College Freshman
Age typically 18 years.
College Sophomore
Age typically 19 years.
College Junior
Age typically 20 years.
College Senior
Age typically 21 years.
College Graduate Student
Age typically 22+ years.
Product form detail
CD standard audio format
CD 'red book' format.
SACD super audio format
MP3 format
MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer III file.
WAV format
Waveform audio file.
Real Audio format
WMA
Windows Media Audio format.
AAC
Advanced Audio Coding format.
Ogg/Vorbis
Vorbis audio format in the Ogg container.
Audible
Audio format proprietary to Audible.com.
FLAC
Free lossless audio codec.
AIFF
Audio Interchangeable File Format.
ALAC
Apple Lossless Audio Codec.
DAISY 2: full audio with title only (no navigation)
Deprecated, as does not meet DAISY 2 standard. Use conventional audiobook codes instead.
DAISY 2: full audio with navigation (no text)
DAISY 2: full audio with navigation and partial text
DAISY 2: full audio with navigation and full text
DAISY 2: full text with navigation and partial audio
Reading systems may provide full audio via text-to-speech.
DAISY 2: full text with navigation and no audio
Reading systems may provide full audio via text-to-speech.
DAISY 3: full audio with title only (no navigation)
Deprecated, as does not meet DAISY 3 standard. Use conventional audiobook codes instead.
DAISY 3: full audio with navigation (no text)
DAISY 3: full audio with navigation and partial text
DAISY 3: full audio with navigation and full text
DAISY 3: full text with navigation and some audio
Reading systems may provide full audio via text-to-speech.
DAISY 3: full text with navigation (no audio)
Reading systems may provide full audio via text-to-speech.
Standalone audio
Readalong audio
Audio intended exclusively for use alongside a printed copy of the book. Most often a children's product. Normally contains instructions such as 'turn the page now' and other references to the printed item, and is usually sold packaged together with a printed copy.
Playalong audio
Audio intended for musical accompaniment, eg 'Music minus one', etc, often used for music learning. Includes singalong backing audio for musical learning or for Karaoke-style entertainment.
Speakalong audio
Audio intended for language learning, which includes speech plus gaps intended to be filled by the listener.
Mass market (rack) paperback
In North America, a category of paperback characterized partly by page size (typically 4¼ x 7 1/8 inches) and partly by target market and terms of trade. Use with Product Form code BC.
Trade paperback (US)
In North America, a category of paperback characterized partly by page size and partly by target market and terms of trade. AKA 'quality paperback', and including textbooks. Most paperback books sold in North America except 'mass-market' (B101) and 'tall rack' (B107) are correctly described with this code. Use with Product Form code BC.
Digest format paperback
In North America, a category of paperback characterized by page size and generally used for children's books; use with Product Form code BC. Note: was wrongly shown as B102 (duplicate entry) in Issue 3.
A-format paperback
In UK, a category of paperback characterized by page size (normally 178 x 111 mm approx); use with Product Form code BC.
B-format paperback
In UK, a category of paperback characterized by page size (normally 198 x 129 mm approx); use with Product Form code BC.
Trade paperback (UK)
In UK, a category of paperback characterized partly by size (usually in traditional hardback dimensions), and often used for paperback originals; use with Product Form code BC (replaces 'C-format' from former List 8).
Tall rack paperback (US)
In North America, a category of paperback characterised partly by page size and partly by target market and terms of trade; use with Product Form code BC.
A5 size Tankobon
210x148mm.
JIS B5 size Tankobon
Japanese B-series size, 257x182mm.
JIS B6 size Tankobon
Japanese B-series size, 182x128mm.
A6 size Bunko
148x105mm.
B40-dori Shinsho
Japanese format, 182x103mm or 173x105mm.
Pocket (Sweden)
A Swedish paperback format, use with Product Form Code BC.
Storpocket (Sweden)
A Swedish paperback format, use with Product Form Code BC.
Kartonnage (Sweden)
A Swedish hardback format, use with Product Form Code BB.
Flexband (Sweden)
A Swedish softback format, use with Product Form Code BC.
Mook
In Japan, a softback book in the format of a magazine but sold like a book.
Dwarsligger
Also called 'Flipback'. A softback book in a specially compact proprietary format with pages printed in landscape on very thin paper and bound along the long (top) edge - see www.dwarsligger.com.
46 size
Japanese format: 188x127mm.
46-Henkei size
Japanese format.
A4
297x210mm.
A4-Henkei size
Japanese format.
A5-Henkei size
Japanese format.
B5-Henkei size
Japanese format.
B6-Henkei size
Japanese format.
AB size
257x210mm.
JIS B7 size
Japanese B-series size, 128x91mm.
Kiku size
Japanese format, 218x152mm or 227x152mm.
Kiku-Henkei size
Japanese format.
JIS B4 size
Japanese B-series size, 364x257mm.
Coloring / join-the-dot book
Lift-the-flap book
Fuzzy book
DEPRECATED because of ambiguity - use B210, B214 or B215 as appropriate.
Miniature book
Note: was wrongly shown as B203 (duplicate entry) in Issue 3.
Moving picture / flicker book
Pop-up book
Scented / 'smelly' book
Sound story / 'noisy' book
Sticker book
Touch-and-feel book
A book whose pages have a variety of textured inserts designed to stimulate tactile exploration: see also B214 and B215.
Toy / die-cut book
DEPRECATED - use B212 or B213 as appropriate.
Die-cut book
A book which is cut into a distinctive non-rectilinear shape and/or in which holes or shapes have been cut internally. ('Die-cut' is used here as a convenient shorthand, and does not imply strict limitation to a particular production process.).
Book-as-toy
A book which is also a toy, or which incorporates a toy as an integral part. (Do not, however, use B213 for a multiple-item product which includes a book and a toy as separate items.).
Soft-to-touch book
A book whose cover has a soft textured finish, typically over board.
Fuzzy-felt book
A book with detachable felt pieces and textured pages on which they can be arranged.
Picture book
Children's picture book: use with applicable Product Form code.
'Carousel' book
(aka 'Star' book). Tax treatment of products may differ from that of products with similar codes such as Book as toy or Pop-up book).
Loose leaf - sheets and binder
Use with Product Form code BD.
Loose leaf - binder only
Use with Product Form code BD.
Loose leaf - sheets only
Use with Product Form code BD.
Sewn
AKA stitched; for 'saddle-sewn', see code B310.
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Including 'perfect bound', 'glued'.
Library binding
Strengthened binding intended for libraries.
Reinforced binding
Strengthened binding, not specifically intended for libraries.
Half bound
Must be accompanied by a code specifiying a material, eg 'half-bound real leather'.
Quarter bound
Must be accompanied by a code specifiying a material, eg 'quarter bound real leather'.
Saddle-sewn
AKA 'saddle-stitched' or 'wire-stitched'.
Comb bound
Round or oval plastic forms in a clamp-like configuration: use with Product Form code BE.
Wire-O
Twin loop metal or plastic spine: use with Product Form code BE.
Concealed wire
Cased over Wire-O binding: use with Product Form code BE.
Cloth over boards
AKA fabric, linen over boards.
Paper over boards
Leather, real
Leather, imitation
Leather, bonded
Vellum
Plastic
DEPRECATED - use new B412 or B413 as appropriate.
Vinyl
DEPRECATED - use new B412 or B414 as appropriate.
Cloth
Cloth, not necessarily over boards - cf B401.
Imitation cloth
Spanish 'simil-tela'.
Velvet
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
AKA 'flexibound': use with Product Form code BC.
Plastic-covered
Vinyl-covered
Laminated cover
Book, laminating material unspecified: use L101 for 'whole product laminated', eg a laminated sheet map or wallchart.
With dust jacket
Type unspecified.
With printed dust jacket
Used to distinguish from B503.
With translucent dust cover
With translucent paper or plastic protective cover.
With flaps
For paperback with flaps.
With thumb index
With ribbon marker(s)
If the number of markers is significant, it can be stated as free text in <ProductFormDescription>.
With zip fastener
With button snap fastener
With leather edge lining
AKA yapp edge?.
Rough front
With edge trimming such that the front edge is ragged, not neatly and squarely trimmed: AKA deckle edge, feather edge, uncut edge, rough cut.
Turn-around book
A book in which half the content is printed upside-down, to be read the other way round.
Unflipped manga format
Manga with pages and panels in the sequence of the original Japanese, but with Western text.
UK Uncontracted Braille
Single letters only. Was formerly identified as UK Braille Grade 1.
UK Contracted Braille
With some letter combinations. Was formerly identified as UK Braille Grade 2.
US Braille
DEPRECATED- use B704/B705 as appropriate instead.
US Uncontracted Braille
US Contracted Braille
Unified English Braille
Moon
Moon embossed alphabet, used by some print-impaired readers who have difficulties with Braille.
Real Video format
Quicktime format
AVI format
Windows Media Video format
MPEG-4
MS-DOS
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; note that more detail of operating system requirements can be given in a Product Form Feature composite.
Windows
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Macintosh
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
UNIX / LINUX
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Other operating system(s)
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Palm OS
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Windows Mobile
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Microsoft XBox
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Gameboy Color
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Gameboy Advanced
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Gameboy
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Gamecube
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo 64
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sega Dreamcast
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sega Genesis/Megadrive
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sega Saturn
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sony PlayStation 1
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sony PlayStation 2
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Dual Screen
Sony PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Nintendo Wii
Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)
Reflowable
Use where a particular e-publication type (specified in <EpubType>) has both reflowable and fixed-format variants.
Fixed format
Use where a particular e-publication type (specified in <EpubType>) has both reflowable and fixed-format variants.
Readable offline
All e-publication resources are included within the e-publication package.
Requires network connection
E-publication requires a network connection to access some resources (eg an enhanced e-book where video clips are not stored within the e-publication 'package' itself, but are delivered via an internet connection).
Laminated
Whole product laminated (eg laminated map, fold-out chart, wallchart, etc): use B415 for book with laminated cover.
Desk calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Mini calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Engagement calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Day by day calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Poster calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Wall calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Perpetual calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Advent calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Bookmark calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Student calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Project calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Almanac calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Other calendar
A calendar that is not one of the types specified elsewhere: use with Product Form code PC.
Other calendar or organiser product
A product that is associated with or ancillary to a calendar or organiser, eg a deskstand for a calendar, or an insert for an organiser: use with Product Form code PC or PS.
Hardback (stationery)
Stationery item in hardback book format.
Paperback / softback (stationery)
Stationery item in paperback/softback book format.
Spiral bound (stationery)
Stationery item in spiral-bound book format.
Leather / fine binding (stationery)
Stationery item in leather-bound book format, or other fine binding.
PAL
TV standard for video or DVD.
NTSC
TV standard for video or DVD.
SECAM
TV standard for video or DVD.
Product form feature type
Color of cover
For Product Form Feature values see code list 98.
Color of page edge
For Product Form Feature values see code list 98.
Text font
The principal font used for body text, when this is a significant aspect of product description, eg for some Bibles, and for large print product. The accompanying Product Form Feature Description is text specifying font size and, if desired, typeface.
Special cover material
For Product Form Feature values see code list 99.
DVD region
For Product Form Feature values see code list 76.
Operating system requirements
A computer or handheld device operating system required to use a digital product, with version detail if applicable. The accompanying Product Form Feature Value is a code from List 176. Version detail, when applicable, is carried in Product Form Feature Description.
Other system requirements
Other system requirements for a digital product, described by free text in Product Form Feature Description.
'Point and listen' device compatibility
Indicates compatibility with proprietary 'point and listen' devices such as Ting Pen (http://www.ting.eu) or the iSmart Touch and Read Pen. These devices scan invisible codes specially printed on the page to identify the book and position of the word, and the word is then read aloud by the device. The name of the compatible device (or range of devices) should be given in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>.
E-publication accessibility detail
For <ProductFormFeatureValue> codes, see Codelist 196.
E-publication format version
For versioned e-book file format (or in some cases, device) - for example EPUB 2 and EPUB 3. <ProductFormFeatureValue> should contain the version number. Use only with ONIX 3.0 - in ONIX 2.1, use <EpubTypeVersion> instead.
CPSIA choking hazard warning
DEPRECATED - use code 12 and List 143.
CPSIA choking hazard warning
Choking hazard warning required by US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008. Required, when applicable, for products sold in the US. The Product Form Feature Value is a code from List 143. Further explanation may be given in Product Form Feature Description.
EU Toy Safety Hazard Warning
Product carries hazard warning required by EU Toy Safety Directive. The Product Form Feature value is a code from List 184, and (for some codes) the exact wording of the warning may be given in Product Form Feature Description.
Not FSC or PEFC certified
Product does not carry FSC or PEFC logo. The Product Form Feature Value and Description elements are not used. The product may, however, still carry a claimed Pre- and Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) content (type code 37) in a separate repeat of the Product Form Feature composite.
FSC certified - pure
Product carries FSC logo (Pure, 100%). <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Certification number (ie either a Chain Of Custody (COC) number or a Trademark License number) printed on the book. Format: Chain of Custody number is two to five letters-COC-six digits (the digits should include leading zeros if necessary), eg 'AB-COC-001234' or 'ABCDE-COC-123456'; Trademark License number is C followed by six digits, eg 'C005678' (this would normally be prefixed by 'FSC®' when displayed). By definition, a product certified Pure does not contain Pre- and Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW), so type code 31 can only occur on its own. Certification numbers may be checked at 'http://info.fsc.org/'.
FSC certified - mixed sources
Product carries FSC logo (Mixed sources, Mix). <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Certification number (ie either a Chain Of Custody (COC) number or a Trademark License number) printed on the book. Format: Chain of Custody number is two to five letters-COC-six digits (the digits should include leading zeros if necessary), eg 'AB-COC-001234' or 'ABCDE-COC-123456'; Trademark License number is C followed by six digits, eg 'C005678' (this would normally be prefixed by 'FSC®' when displayed). May be accompanied by a Pre- and Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW) percentage value, to be reported in another instance of <ProductFormFeature> with type code 36. Certification numbers may be checked at http://info.fsc.org/
FSC certified - recycled
Product carries FSC logo (Recycled). <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Certification number (ie either a Chain Of Custody (COC) number or a Trademark License number) printed on the book. Format: Chain of Custody number is two to five letters-COC-six digits (the digits should include leading zeroes if necessary), eg 'AB-COC-001234' or 'ABCDE-COC-123456'; Trademark License number is C followed by six digits, eg 'C005678' (this would normally be prefixed by 'FSC®' when displayed). Should be accompanied by a Pre- and Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW) percentage value, to be reported in another instance of <ProductFormFeature> with type code 36. Certification numbers may be checked at' http://info.fsc.org/'.
PEFC certified
Product carries PEFC logo (certified). <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Chain Of Custody (COC) number printed on the book. May be accompanied by a Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) percentage value, to be reported in another instance of <ProductFormFeature> with type code 36.
PEFC recycled
Product carries PEFC logo (recycled). <ProductFormFeatureValue> is the Chain Of Custody (COC) number printed on the book. Should be accompanied by a Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW) percentage value, to be reported in another instance of <ProductFormFeature> with type code 36.
FSC or PEFC certified Pre- and Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) percentage
The percentage of recycled Pre- and Post-Consumer-Waste (PCW) used in a product where the composition is certified by FSC or PEFC. <ProductFormFeatureValue> is an integer. May occur together with type code 32, 33, 34 or 35.
Claimed Pre- and Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) percentage
The percentage of recycled Pre- and Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) claimed to be used in a product where the composition is not certified by FSC or PEFC. <Product FormFeatureValue> is an integer. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry free text supporting the claim. Must be accompanied by type code 30.
Paper produced by 'green' technology
Product made from paper produced using environmentally-conscious technology. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> may carry free text with a more detailed statement.
Product packaging type
No outer packaging
No packaging, or all smaller items enclosed inside largest item.
Slip-sleeve
Thin card sleeve, much less rigid than a slip case.
Clamshell
Packaging consisting of formed plastic sealed around each side of the product. Not to be confused with single-sided Blister pack.
Keep case
Typical DVD-style packaging, sometimes known as an 'Amaray' case.
Jewel case
Typical CD-style packaging.
In box
Individual item, items or set in card box with separate or hinged lid: not to be confused with the commonly-used 'boxed set'.
Slip-cased
Slip-case for single item only: German 'Schuber'.
Slip-cased set
Slip-case for multi-volume set: German 'Kassette'; also commonly referred to as 'boxed set'.
Tube
Rolled in tube or cylinder: eg sheet map or poster.
Binder
Use for miscellaneous items such as slides, microfiche, when presented in a binder.
In wallet or folder
Use for miscellaneous items such as slides, microfiche, when presented in a wallet or folder.
Long triangular package
Long package with triangular cross-section used for rolled sheet maps, posters etc.
Long square package
Long package with square cross-section used for rolled sheet maps, posters, etc.
Softbox (for DVD)
Pouch
In pouch, eg teaching materials in a plastic bag or pouch.
Rigid plastic case
In duroplastic or other rigid plastic case, eg for a class set.
Cardboard case
In cardboard case, eg for a class set.
Shrink-wrapped
Use for products or product bundles supplied for retail sale in shrink-wrapped packaging. For shrink-wrapped packs of multiple products for trade supply only, see code XL in List 7.
Blister pack
A pack comprising a pre-formed plastic blister and a printed card with a heat-seal coating.
Carry case
A case with carrying handle, typically for a set of educational books and/or learning materials.
Product content type
Text (eye-readable)
Readable text of the main work: this value is required, together with applicable <ProductForm> and <ProductFormDetail> values, to designate an e-book or other digital product whose primary content is eye-readable text.
Extensive links between internal content
E-publication is enhanced with a significant number of actionable cross-references, hyperlinked notes and annotations, or with other links between largely textual elements (eg quiz/test questions, 'choose your own ending' etc).
Extensive links to external content
E-publication is enhanced with a significant number of actionable (clickable) web links.
Additional eye-readable text not part of main work
E-publication is enhanced with additional textual content such as interview, feature article, essay, bibliography, quiz/test, other background material or text that is not included in a primary or 'unenhanced' version.
Promotional text for other book product
eg Teaser chapter.
Musical notation
Still images / graphics
Use only when no more detailed specification is provided.
Photographs
Whether in a plate section / insert, or not.
Figures, diagrams, charts, graphs
Including other 'mechanical' (ie non-photographic) illustrations.
Additional images / graphics not part of main work
E-publication is enhanced with additional images or graphical content such as supplementary photographs that are not included in a primary or 'unenhanced' version.
Maps and/or other cartographic content
Audiobook
Audio recording of a reading of a book or other text.
Performance - spoken word
Audio recording of a drama or other spoken word performance.
Other speech content
eg an interview, not a 'reading' or 'performance').
Music recording
Audio recording of a music performance, including musical drama and opera.
Other audio
Audio recording of other sound, eg birdsong.
Partial performance - spoken word
Audio recording of a reading, performance or dramatization of part of the work.
Additional audio content not part of main work
Product is enhanced with audio recording of full or partial reading, performance, dramatization, interview, background documentary or other audio content not included in the primary or 'unenhanced' version.
Promotional audio for other book product
eg Reading of teaser chapter.
Video
Includes Film, video, animation etc. Use only when no more detailed specification is provided. Formerly 'Moving images'.
Video recording of a reading
Performance - visual
Video recording of a drama or other performance, including musical performance.
Animated / interactive illustrations
eg animated diagrams, charts, graphs or other illustrations.
Narrative animation
eg cartoon, animatic or CGI animation.
Other video
Other video content eg interview, not a reading or performance.
Partial performance - video
Video recording of a reading, performance or dramatization of part of the work.
Additional video content not part of main work
E-publication is enhanced with video recording of full or partial reading, performance, dramatization, interview, background documentary or other content not included in the primary or 'unenhanced' version.
Promotional video for other book product
eg Book trailer.
Game / Puzzle
No multi-user functionality. Formerly just 'Game'.
Contest
Includes some degree of multi-user functionality.
Software
Largely 'content free'.
Data
Data files.
Data set plus software
Blank pages
Intended to be filled in by the reader.
Advertising content
Use only where type of advertising content is not stated.
Advertising - first party
'Back ads' - promotional pages for other books (that do not include sample content, cf codes 17, 23).
Advertising - coupons
Eg to obtain discounts on other products.
Advertising - third party display
Advertising - third party textual
Bible contents
Apocrypha (Catholic canon)
The seven portions of the Apocrypha added to the Catholic canon at the Council of Trent in 1546: Tobit; Judith; Wisdom of Solomon; Sirach (Ecclesiasticus); Baruch, including the Letter of Jeremiah; I and II Maccabees; Extra portions of Esther and Daniel (Additions to Esther; the Prayer of Azariah; Song of the Three Jews; Susannah; Bel and the Dragon). These are not generally included in the Protestant canon.
Apocrypha (canon unspecified)
A collection of Apocryphal texts, canon not specified.
Additional Apocryphal texts: Greek Orthodox canon
I Esdras; Prayer of Manasseh; Psalm 151; III Maccabees.
Additional Apocryphal texts: Slavonic Orthodox canon
I and II Esdras; Prayer of Manasseh; Psalm 151; III and IV Maccabees.
Additional Apocryphal texts
Additional Apocryphal texts included in some Bible versions: I and II Esdras; Prayer of Manasseh.
General canon with Apocrypha (Catholic canon)
The 66 books included in the Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox canons, together with the seven portions of the Apocrypha included in the Catholic canon.
General canon with Apocryphal texts (canon unspecified)
The 66 books included in the Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox canons, together with Apocryphal texts, canon not specified.
General canon
The 66 books included in the Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox canons, 39 from the Old Testament and 27 from the New Testament. The sequence of books may differ in different canons.
Gospels
The books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Old Testament
Those 39 books which were included in the Jewish canon by the rabbinical academy established at Jamma in 90 CE. Also known as the Jewish or Hebrew scriptures.
New Testament
The 27 books included in the Christian canon through the Easter Letter of Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria and also by a general council of the Christian church held near the end of the 4th century CE.
New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs
Includes the 27 books of the New Testament plus Psalms and Proverbs from the Old Testament.
Paul's Epistles
The books containing the letters of Paul to the various early Christian churches.
Psalms and Proverbs
The book of Psalms and the book of Proverbs combined.
Psalms
The book of Psalms.
Pentateuch
The first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus, Deuteronomy. Also applied to the Torah.
Other portions
Selected books of either the OT or NT not otherwise noted.
Bible version
Alberto Vaccari
Alberto Vaccari - Pontificio Istituto Biblico.
Amplified
A translation based on the American Standard Version and showing multiple options for the translation of ancient text. Published in full in 1965. Sponsored by the Lockman Foundation.
Antonio Martini
Most popular Catholic Bible translation in Italian prior to the CEI translation in 1971.
American Standard
A 1901 translation using verbal equivalence techniques with the purpose of Americanizing the REV.
Conferenza Episcopale Italiana
Italian Episcopal Conference 1971 translation suitable for Italian Catholic liturgy. (Includes minor 1974 revision).
Conferenza Episcopale Italiana 2008
New translation of the C.E.I. first published in 2008 - the version most widely used by the Italian Catholic Church.
Contemporary English
A translation completed in 1995 and sponsored by the American Bible Society under the leadership of Barclay Newman.
Concordata
1968 Interfaith version promoted by the Italian Bible Society. Has a Catholic 'imprimateur', but its ecumenical approach has Jewish, Protestant and Christian Orthodox approval.
Diodati
Version based on original documents, edited by Giovanni Diodati in 1607, revised by Diodati in 1641 and again in 1894. It is the reference version for many Italian Protestants.
Nuova Diodati
Revision of the Diodati Bible dating to the 1990s, aiming at highest fidelity to original ancient Greek (New Testament) and Hebrew (Old Testament) texts.
Douay-Rheims
An early (1580-1609) English translation from the Latin Vulgate designed for Catholics and performed by George Martin.
Einheitsübersetzung
A German translation of the Bible for use in Roman Catholic churches.
English Standard
An update of the Revised Standard Version that makes 'modest' use of gender-free terminology.
Biblia (1776)
Finnish Bible translation.
Raamattu (1933/1938)
Finnish Bible translation.
Raamattu kansalle
Finnish Bible translation.
Raamattu (1992)
Finnish Bible translation.
God's Word
A 1995 translation by the World Bible Publishing Company using the English language in a manner to communicate to the late 20th century American.
Geneva
An early (1560) English version of the Bible translated by William Whittingham with strong Protestant leanings.
Good News
A translation sponsored by the American Bible Society. The New Testament was first published (as 'Today's English Version' TEV) in 1966. The Old Testament was completed in 1976, and the whole was published as the 'Good News Bible'.
Galbiati, Penna, Rossano - UTET
Version edited by E. Galbiati, A. Penna and P. Rossano, and published by UTET. This version, based on original texts, is rich in notes and has been used as the basis for CEI translation.
Original Greek
New Testament text in an original Greek version.
Garofano, Rinaldi - Marietti
Richly annotated 1963 Version edited by S. Garofano and S. Rinaldi, and published by Marietti.
Original Hebrew
Old Testament text in an original Hebrew version.
Holman Christian Standard
Published by Broadman and Holman this translation rejects all forms of gender-neutral wording and is written with strong influences from the Southern Baptist perspective of biblical scholarship.
International Children's
A translation completed in 1986 targeting readability at the US third grade level.
Traduzione Interconfessionale in Lingua Corrente
Interconfessional translation resulting from 1985 effort by Catholic and Protestant scholars, aimed at delivering an easy-to-understand message.
Jerusalem
A translation designed for English speaking Catholics based on the original languages. It is based on French as well as ancient texts and was first published in 1966.
King James
A translation commissioned by King James I of England and first published in 1611.
21st Century King James
A verbal translation led by William Prindele. Published in 1994, it was designed to modernize the language of the King James Version based on Webster's New International Dictionary, 2nd edition, unabridged.
Living Bible
A paraphrase translation led by Kenneth N Taylor and first published in 1972.
Luzzi
1924 translation by Giovanni Luzzi, Professor at the Waldensian Faculty of Theology in Rome, who revised the 17th Century Diodati version.
Message Bible
A paraphrase translation of the New Testament by Eugene Peterson first published in 1993.
New American
A translation aimed at Catholic readers first published in its entirety in 1970. A revised New Testament was issued in 1986 as the 2nd Edition. The 3rd Edtion was published in 1991 with a revision to Psalms. The 4th Edition (also known as the New American Bible Revised Edition) was published in 2011, incorporating revisions to the Old Testament.
New American Standard
A translation commissioned by the Lockman Foundation. The New Testament was published in 1960 followed by the entire Bible in 1971.
New American Standard, Updated
A 1995 translation using more modern language than the NASB.
Bibelen 1895
Norwegian Bible translation.
Bibelen 1930
Norwegian Bible translation.
Bibelen 1938
Norwegian Bible translation.
Bibelen 1978-85
Norwegian Bible translation.
Bibelen 1978
Norwegian Bible translation.
Bibelen 1985
Norwegian Bible translation.
Bibelen 1988
Norwegian Bible translation.
Bibelen 1978-85/rev. 2005
Norwegian Bible translation.
Bibelen 2011
Norwegian Bible translation.
New Century
A translation inspired by the International Children's version. First published by World Publishing in 1991.
New English
A translation first issued in 1961 (New Testament) and 1970 (complete Bible) as a result of a proposal at the 1946 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Bibelen Guds ord
Norwegian Bible translation.
New International
A translation underwritten by Biblica (formerly the International Bible Society, and previously the New York Bible Society). The New Testament was published in 1973 followed by the entire Bible in 1978. The NIV text was revised in 1984 and again in 2011.
New International Reader's
A 1996 translation designed for people with limited literacy in English and based on the NIV.
New Jerusalem
A revision of the Jerusalem Bible. First published in 1986.
New King James
A version issued by Thomas Nelson Publishers in 1982-83 designed to update the language of the King James Version while maintaining the phrasing and rhythm and using the same sources as its predecessor.
Bibelen, nynorsk
Norwegian 'nynorsk' Bible translation.
New Living
A translation sponsored by Tyndale House and first released in 1996. It is considered a revision and updating of the Living Bible.
New Revised Standard
A revision of the Revised Standard based on ancient texts but updating language to American usage of the 1980s.
Nueva Traduccion Vivienta
A Spanish translation from the original Greek and Hebrew, sponsored by Tyndale House.
Novissima Versione della Bibbia
Nuovissima version - a Catholic-oriented translation in modern Italian, edited by a group including Carlo Martini, Gianfranco Ravasi and Ugo Vanni and first published (in 48 volumes, 1967-1980) by Edizioni San Paolo.
Nueva Biblia al Dia
A Spanish translation from the original Greek and Hebrew, sponsored by the International Bible Society/Sociedad Bíblica Internacional.
Nueva Version Internacional
A Spanish translation underwritten by the International Bible Society.
New Testament in Modern English (Phillips)
An idiomatic translation by J B Phillips, first completed in 1966.
Revised English
A 1989 revision of the NEB. A significant effort was made to reduce the British flavor present in the NEB.
Revised Version
The first major revision of the King James Version, the Revised Version incorporates insights from early manuscripts discovered between 1611 and 1870, and corrects readings in the KJV which nineteenth-century scholarship deemed mistaken. The New Testament was published in 1881, the Old Testament in 1885, and the Apocrypha in 1895.
Revised Standard
A translation authorized by the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. The New Testament was published in 1946 followed by a complete Protestant canon in 1951.
Reina Valera
A Spanish translation based on the original texts.
Bibel 2000
Swedish Bible translation.
Bibelen, samisk
Norwegian 'samisk' Bible translation.
Today's English
A translation of the New Testament sponsored by the American Bible Society and first published in 1966. It was incorporated into the 'Good News Bible' GNB in 1976.
Today's New International
An updating of the New International Version. The New Testament was published in 2002, and the entire Bible in 2005. Superseded by the 2011 NIV update.
Other
Other translations not otherwise noted.
Study Bible type
Cambridge Annotated
Contains the work of Howard Clark Kee including a summary of the development of the canon, introductions to the books, notes and cross references. Originally published in 1993, NRSV.
Life Application
A project of Tyndale House Publishers and Zondervan intended to help readers apply the Bible to daily living. Living Bible, King James, New International, NASB.
Macarthur
A King James version study Bible with notes by James Macarthur first published in 1997.
Oxford Annotated
A study Bible originally published in the 1960s and based on the RSV / NRSV.
Studiebibel, Det Nye testamentet
Norwegian study Bible, New Testament.
New Oxford Annotated
Published in 1991 and based on the New Revised Standard version.
Norsk studiebibel
Norwegian study Bible.
Ryrie
Based on the work of Charles C. Ryrie. King James, NI, NASB.
Scofield
A study Bible based on the early 20th century work of C.I. Scofield. Based on the King James version.
Spirit Filled
A transdenominational study Bible for persons from the Pentecostal/Charismatic traditions.
Bible purpose
Award
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) designed for presentation from a religious organization.
Baby
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) designed to be a gift to commemorate a child's birth.
Bride
A special gift Bible (or selected Biblical text) designed for the bride on her wedding day. Usually white.
Confirmation
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) designed to be used in the confirmation reading or as a gift to a confirmand.
Children's
A text Bible (or selected Biblical text) designed in presentation and readability for a child.
Compact
A small Bible (or selected Biblical text) with a trim height of five inches or less.
Cross-reference
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) which includes text conveying cross-references to related scripture passages.
Daily readings
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) laid out to provide readings for each day of the year.
Devotional
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) containing devotional content together with the scripture.
Family
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) containing family record pages and/or additional study material for family devotion.
General/Text
A standard Bible (or selected Biblical text) of any version with no distinguishing characteristics beyond the canonical text.
Gift
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) designed for gift or presentation, often including a presentation page.
Lectern/Pulpit
A large Bible (or selected Biblical text) with large print designed for use in reading scriptures in public worship from either the pulpit or lectern.
Men's
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) especially designed with helps and study guides oriented to the adult male.
Primary school
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) designed for use in primary school.
Pew
Usually inexpensive but sturdy, a Bible (or selected Biblical text) designed for use in church pews.
Scholarly
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) including texts in Greek and/or Hebrew and designed for scholarly study.
Slimline
Student
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) with study articles and helps especially for use in the classroom.
Study
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) with many extra features, e.g. book introductions, dictionary, concordance, references, maps, etc., to help readers better understand the scripture.
Wedding gift
A special gift Bible (or selected Biblical text) designed as a gift to the couple on their wedding day.
Women's
A devotional or study Bible (or selected Biblical text) with helps targeted at the adult woman.
Youth
A Bible (or selected Biblical text) containing special study and devotional helps designed specifically for the needs of teenagers.
Bible text organization
Chronological
A Bible with the text organized in the order in which events are believed to have happened.
Chain reference
A Bible which explores keywords or themes by referring text to preceding or following text.
Interlinear
A Bible or other text in which different versions are printed one line above the other, so that the variations can easily be detected.
Parallel
A Bible with two or more versions printed side by side.
Standard
A Bible in which the text is presented in the traditional order.
Bible reference location
Center column
References are printed in a narrow column in the center of the page between two columns of text.
Page end
References are printed at the foot of the page.
Side column
References are printed in a column to the side of the scripture.
Verse end
References are printed at the end of the applicable verse.
Unknown
The person creating the ONIX record does not know where the references are located.
Other
Other locations not otherwise identified.
Religious text identifier
Religious text feature type
Church season or activity
A church season or activity for which a religious text is intended.
Religious text feature code
Academic year
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Catechistic year
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Liturgical year
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Advent and Christmas
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Blessings
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Scholastic cycles
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Confirmation and Holy Communion
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Summer activites
For example, summer camps and other youth recreational activities: use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Easter
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Lent
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Marian themes
Use with code 01 in <ReligiousTextFeatureType>.
Country code - ISO 3166-1
Andorra
United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Antigua and Barbuda
Anguilla
Albania
Armenia
Netherlands Antilles
Deprecated - use BQ, CW or SX as appropriate.
Angola
Antarctica
Argentina
American Samoa
Austria
Australia
Aruba
Åland Islands
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Barbados
Bangladesh
Belgium
Burkina Faso
Bulgaria
Bahrain
Burundi
Benin
Saint Barthélemy
Bermuda
Brunei Darussalam
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba
Brazil
Bahamas
Bhutan
Bouvet Island
Botswana
Belarus
Belize
Canada
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Central African Republic
Congo
Switzerland
Cote D'Ivoire
Cook Islands
Chile
Cameroon
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Serbia and Montenegro
DEPRECATED, replaced by ME - Montenegro and RS - Serbia.
Cuba
Cape Verde
Curaçao
Christmas Island
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Germany
Djibouti
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Algeria
Ecuador
Estonia
Egypt
Western Sahara
Eritrea
Spain
Ethiopia
Finland
Fiji
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Micronesia, Federated States of
Faroe Islands
France
Gabon
United Kingdom
Grenada
Georgia
French Guiana
Guernsey
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greenland
Gambia
Guinea
Guadeloupe
Equatorial Guinea
Greece
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Guatemala
Guam
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Hong Kong
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Honduras
Croatia
Haiti
Hungary
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Isle of Man
India
British Indian Ocean Territory
Iraq
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iceland
Italy
Jersey
Jamaica
Jordan
Japan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Cambodia
Kiribati
Comoros
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Cayman Islands
Kazakhstan
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lebanon
Saint Lucia
Liechtenstein
Sri Lanka
Liberia
Lesotho
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Latvia
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Morocco
Monaco
Moldova
Montenegro
Saint Martin, French part
Madagascar
Marshall Islands
Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Mali
Myanmar
Mongolia
Macao
Northern Mariana Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Montserrat
Malta
Mauritius
Maldives
Malawi
Mexico
Malaysia
Mozambique
Namibia
New Caledonia
Niger
Norfolk Island
Nigeria
Nicaragua
Netherlands
Norway
Nepal
Nauru
Niue
New Zealand
Oman
Panama
Peru
French Polynesia
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Pakistan
Poland
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Pitcairn
Puerto Rico
Palestinian Territory, Occupied
Portugal
Palau
Paraguay
Qatar
Réunion
Romania
Serbia
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Solomon Islands
Seychelles
Sudan
Sweden
Singapore
Saint Helena, Ascension, Tristan da Cunha
Slovenia
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Slovakia
Sierra Leone
San Marino
Senegal
Somalia
Suriname
South Sudan
Sao Tome and Principe
El Salvador
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
Syrian Arab Republic
Swaziland
Turks and Caicos Islands
Chad
French Southern Territories
Togo
Thailand
Tajikistan
Tokelau
Timor-Leste
Turkmenistan
Tunisia
Tonga
Turkey
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Taiwan, Province of China
Tanzania, United Republic of
Ukraine
Uganda
United States Minor Outlying Islands
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Holy See (Vatican City State)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Virgin Islands, British
Virgin Islands, US
Viet Nam
Vanuatu
Wallis and Futuna
Samoa
Yemen
Mayotte
Yugoslavia
DEPRECATED, replaced by ME - Montenegro and RS - Serbia.
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Supplier identifier type
Proprietary
Proprietary
DEPRECATED - use 01.
Börsenverein Verkehrsnummer
German ISBN Agency publisher identifier
GLN
GS1 global location number (formerly EAN location number).
SAN
Book trade Standard Address Number - US, UK etc.
Distributeurscode Boekenbank
Flemish supplier code.
Fondscode Boekenbank
Flemish publisher code.
VAT Identity Number
Identifier for a business organization for VAT purposes, eg within the EU's VIES system. See http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/faqvies.do for EU VAT ID formats, which vary from country to country. Generally these consist of a two-letter country code followed by the 8-12 digits of the national VAT ID. Some countries include one or two letters within their VAT ID. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAT_identification_number for non-EU countries that maintain similar identifiers. Spaces, dashes etc should be omitted.
Supplier role
Unspecified
Default.
Publisher to retailers
Publisher as supplier to retail trade outlets.
Publisher's exclusive distributor to retailers
Publisher's non-exclusive distributor to retailers
Wholesaler
Wholesaler supplying retail trade outlets.
Sales agent
DEPRECATED - use <MarketRepresentation> (ONIX 2.1) or <MarketPublishingDetail> (ONIX 3.0) to specify a sales agent.
Publisher's distributor to retailers
In a specified supply territory. Use only where exclusive/non-exclusive status is not known. Prefer 02 or 03 as appropriate, where possible.
POD supplier
Where a POD product is supplied to retailers and/or consumers direct from a POD source.
Retailer
Publisher to end-customers
Publisher as supplier direct to consumers and/or institutional customers.
Exclusive distributor to end-customers
Intermediary as exclusive distributor direct to consumers and/or institutional customers.
Non-exclusive distributor to end-customers
Intermediary as non-exclusive distributor direct to consumers and/or institutional customers.
Distributor to end-customers
Use only where exclusive/non-exclusive status is not known. Prefer 10 or 11 as appropriate, where possible.
Default linear unit
Centimeters
Millimeters are the preferred metric unit of length.
Inches (US)
Millimeters
Default unit of weight
Pounds (US)
Grams
Ounces (US)
Currency code - ISO 4217
UAE Dirham
United Arab Emirates.
Afghani
DEPRECATED, replaced by AFN.
Afghani
Afghanistan.
Lek
Albania.
Armenian Dram
Armenia.
Netherlands Antillian Guilder
Curaçao, Sint Maarten.
Angolan Kwanza
Angola.
Argentine Peso
Argentina.
Austria, Schilling
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Australian Dollar
Australia, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Norfolk Island, Tuvalu.
Aruban Florin
Aruba.
Azerbaijanian Manat
Azerbaijan.
Convertible Marks
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Barbados Dollar
Barbados.
Taka
Bangladesh.
Belgium, Franc
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Lev
DEPRECATED, replaced by BGN.
Lev
Bulgaria.
Bahraini Dinar
Bahrain.
Burundi Franc
Burundi.
Bermuda Dollar
Bermuda.
Brunei Dollar
Brunei Darussalam.
Boliviano
Bolivia.
Brazilian Real
Brazil.
Bahamian Dollar
Bahamas.
Ngultrun
Bhutan.
Pula
Botswana.
Belarussian Ruble
Belarus.
Belize Dollar
Belize.
Canadian Dollar
Canada.
Franc Congolais
Congo (Democratic Republic of the).
Swiss Franc
Switzerland, Liechtenstein.
Chilean Peso
Chile.
Yuan Renminbi
China.
Colombian Peso
Colombia.
Costa Rican Colon
Costa Rica.
Serbian Dinar
Deprecated, replaced by RSD.
Cuban Convertible Peso
Cuba (alternative currency).
Cuban Peso
Cuba.
Cape Verde Escudo
Cape Verde.
Cyprus Pound
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Czech Koruna
Czech Republic.
Germany, Mark
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Djibouti Franc
Djibouti.
Danish Krone
Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland.
Dominican Peso
Dominican Republic.
Algerian Dinar
Algeria.
Kroon
Estonia - now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Egyptian Pound
Egypt.
Nakfa
Eritrea.
Spain, Peseta
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Ethiopian Birr
Ethiopia.
Euro
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Fr Guiana, Fr S Territories, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Holy See (Vatican City), Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Martinique, Malta, Mayotte, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Portugal, Réunion, St Pierre and Miquelon, San Marino, Spain.
Finland, Markka
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Fiji Dollar
Fiji.
Falkland Islands Pound
Falkland Islands (Malvinas).
France, Franc
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Pound Sterling
United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands, Brisish Indian Ocean Territory.
Lari
Georgia.
Cedi
Deprecated, replaced by GHS.
Cedi
Ghana.
Gibraltar Pound
Gibraltar.
Dalasi
Gambia.
Guinea Franc
Guinea.
Greece, Drachma
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Quetzal
Guatemala.
Guinea-Bissau Peso
Now replaced by the CFA Franc BCEAO XOF use only for historical prices that pre-date use of the CFA Franc.
Guyana Dollar
Guyana.
Hong Kong Dollar
Hong Kong, Macao.
Lempira
Honduras.
Croatian Kuna
Croatia.
Gourde
Haiti.
Forint
Hungary.
Rupiah
Indonesia.
Ireland, Punt
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Israeli Sheqel
Israel.
Indian Rupee
India.
Iraqi Dinar
Iraq.
Iranian Rial
Iran (Islamic Republic of).
Iceland Krona
Iceland.
Italy, Lira
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Jamaican Dollar
Jamaica.
Jordanian Dinar
Jordan.
Yen
Japan.
Kenyan Shilling
Kenya.
Som
Kyrgyzstan.
Riel
Cambodia.
Comoro Franc
Comoros.
North Korean Won
Korea (Democratic People's Republic of).
Won
Korea (Republic of).
Kuwaiti Dinar
Kuwait.
Cayman Islands Dollar
Cayman Islands.
Tenge
Kazakstan.
Kip
Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Lebanese Pound
Lebanon.
Sri Lanka Rupee
Sri Lanka.
Liberian Dollar
Liberia.
Loti
Lesotho.
Lithuanian Litus
Lithuania.
Luxembourg, Franc
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Latvian Lats
Latvia.
Libyan Dinar
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.
Moroccan Dirham
Morocco, Western Sahara.
Moldovan Leu
Moldova, Republic of.
Ariary
Madagascar.
Malagasy Franc
Now replaced by the Ariary (MGA).
Denar
Macedonia (former Yugoslav Republic of).
Kyat
Myanmar.
Tugrik
Mongolia.
Pataca
Macau.
Ouguiya
Mauritania.
Maltese Lira
Malta - now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Mauritius Rupee
Mauritius.
Rufiyaa
Maldives.
Kwacha
Malawi.
Mexican Peso
Mexico.
Malaysian Ringgit
Malaysia.
Metical
Mozambique.
Namibia Dollar
Namibia.
Naira
Nigeria.
Cordoba Oro
Nicaragua.
Netherlands, Guilder
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Norwegian Krone
Norway, Bouvet Island, Svalbard and Jan Mayen.
Nepalese Rupee
Nepal.
New Zealand Dollar
New Zealand, Cook Islands, Niue, Pitcairn, Tokelau.
Rial Omani
Oman.
Balboa
Panama.
Nuevo Sol
Peru.
Kina
Papua New Guinea.
Philippine Peso
Philippines.
Pakistan Rupee
Pakistan.
Zloty
Poland.
Portugal, Escudo
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Guarani
Paraguay.
Qatari Rial
Qatar.
Old Leu
Deprecated, replaced by RON.
New Leu
Romania.
Serbian Dinar
Serbia.
Russian Ruble
Russian Federation.
Russian Ruble
DEPRECATED, replaced by RUB.
Rwanda Franc
Rwanda.
Saudi Riyal
Saudi Arabia.
Solomon Islands Dollar
Solomon Islands.
Seychelles Rupee
Seychelles.
Sudanese Dinar
Now replaced by the Sudanese Pound (SDG).
Sudanese Pound
Sudan.
Swedish Krona
Sweden.
Singapore Dollar
Singapore.
Saint Helena Pound
Saint Helena.
Tolar
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Slovak Koruna
Now replaced by the Euro (EUR): use only for historical prices that pre-date the introduction of the Euro.
Leone
Sierra Leone.
Somali Shilling
Somalia.
Suriname Guilder
Suriname.
Suriname Guilder
DEPRECATED, replaced by SRD.
Dobra
São Tome and Principe.
El Salvador Colon
El Salvador.
Syrian Pound
Syrian Arab Republic.
Lilangeni
Swaziland.
Baht
Thailand.
Somoni
Tajikistan.
Manat
Deprecated, replaced by TMT.
Manat
Turkmenistan.
Tunisian Dinar
Tunisia.
Pa'anga
Tonga.
Timor Escudo
NO LONGER VALID, Timor-Leste now uses the US Dollar.
Turkish Lira (old)
Deprecated, replaced by TRY.
Turkish Lira (new)
Turkey, from 1 January 2005.
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
Trinidad and Tobago.
New Taiwan Dollar
Taiwan (Province of China).
Tanzanian Shilling
Tanzania (United Republic of).
Hryvnia
Ukraine.
Uganda Shilling
Uganda.
US Dollar
United States, American Samoa, British Indian Ocean Territory, Ecuador, Guam, Marshall Is, Micronesia (Federated States of), Northern Mariana Is, Palau, Puerto Rico, Timor-Leste, Turks and Caicos Is, US Minor Outlying Is, Virgin Is (British), Virgin Is (US).
Peso Uruguayo
Uruguay.
Uzbekistan Sum
Uzbekistan.
Bolivar
Deprecated, replaced by VEF.
Bolivar fuerte
Venezuela.
Dong
Viet Nam.
Vatu
Vanuatu.
Tala
Samoa.
CFA Franc BEAC
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon.
East Caribbean Dollar
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
CFA Franc BCEAO
Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte D'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo.
CFP Franc
French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna.
Yemeni Rial
Yemen.
Yugoslavian Dinar
DEPRECATED, replaced by CSD.
Rand
South Africa.
Kwacha
Zambia.
Zimbabwe Dollar
Deprecated, replaced with ZWL.
Zimbabwe Dollar
Zimbabwe.
Bible text feature
Red letter
Words spoken by Christ are printed in red.
Product form feature value - binding or page edge color
Black
Blue
Brown
Burgundy/maroon
Cream
Four-color
Four-color and spot-color
Gold
Green
Grey
Multicolor
Use <ProductFormFeatureDescription> to add brief details if required.
Navy/Dark blue
Orange
Pink
Purple
Red
Silver
Tan
White
Yellow
Other
Product form feature value - special cover material
Berkshire leather
Pigskin.
Calfskin
French Morocco
Calf split or sheep split.
Morocco
Goatskin.
Bonded buffalo grain
Bonded calf grain
Bonded Cordova
Bonded eelskin
Bonded Ostraleg
Bonded ostrich
Bonded reptile grain
Bonded leather
Cowhide
Eelskin
Kivar
Leatherflex
An imitation leather binding material.
Moleskin
Softhide leather
Metal
Velvet
German 'Samt'.
Mother-of-pearl
Spanish 'nácar'.
Papyrus
Géltex
An imitation cloth binding material.
Guaflex
An imitation leather binding material.
Discount code type
BIC discount group code
UK publisher's or distributor's discount group code in a format specified by BIC to ensure uniqueness.
Proprietary discount code
A publisher's or supplier's own code which identifies a trade discount category, the actual discount being set by trading partner agreement (applies to goods supplied on standard trade discounting terms).
Boeksoort
Terms code used in the Netherlands book trade.
German terms code
Terms code used in German ONIX applications.
Proprietary commission code
A publisher's or supplier's own code which identifies a commission rate category, the actual commission rate being set by trading partner agreement (applies to goods supplied on agency terms).
BIC commission group code
UK publisher's or distributor's commission group code in format specified by BIC to ensure uniqueness. Format is identical to BIC discount group code, but indicates a commission rather than a discount (applies to goods supplied on agency terms).
Person name identifier type
Proprietary
PND
Personennamendatei - person name authority file used by Deutsche Nationalbibliothek and in other German-speaking countries. See http://www.d-nb.de/standardisierung/normdateien/pnd.htm (German) or http://www.d-nb.de/eng/standardisierung/normdateien/pnd.htm (English).
ISNI
International Standard Name Identifier. See 'http://www.isni.org/'.
Sales outlet identifier type
Proprietary
BIC sales outlet ID code
DEPRECATED - use code 03.
ONIX sales outlet ID code
From List 139.
Text script code - ISO 15924
Afaka
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Arabic
Imperial Aramaic
Armenian
Avestan
Balinese
Bamun
Bassa Vah
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Batak
Bengali
Blissymbols
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Bopomofo
Brahmi
Braille
Buginese
Buhid
Chakma
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics
Carian
Cham
Cherokee
Cirth
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Coptic
Cypriot
Cyrillic
Cyrillic (Old Church Slavonic variant)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Devanagari (Nagari)
Deseret (Mormon)
Duployan shorthand, Duployan stenography
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Egyptian demotic
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Egyptian hieratic
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Egyptian hieroglyphs
Elbasan
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Ethiopic (Ge'ez)
Khutsuri (Asomtavruli and Khutsuri)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Georgian (Mkhedruli)
Glagolitic
Gothic
Grantha
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Greek
Gujarati
Gurmukhi
Hangul (Hangŭl, Hangeul)
Han (Hanzi, Kanji, Hanja)
Hanunoo (Hanunóo)
Han (Simplified variant)
Han (Traditional variant)
Hebrew
Hiragana
Pahawh Hmong
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Japanese syllabaries (alias for Hiragana + Katakana)
Old Hungarian
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Indus (Harappan)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Old Italic (Etruscan, Oscan, etc.)
Javanese
Japanese syllabaries (alias for Han + Hiragana + Katakana)
Jurchen
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Kayah Li
Katakana
Kharoshthi
Khmer
Khojki
Kannada
Korean (alias for Hangul + Han)
Kpelle
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Kaithi
Lanna, Tai Tham
Lao
Latin (Fraktur variant)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Latin (Gaelic variant)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Latin
Lepcha (Róng)
Limbu
Linear A
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Linear B
Lisu (Fraser)
Loma
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Lycian
Lydian
Mandaic, Mandaean
Manichaean
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Mayan hieroglyphs
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Mende
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Meroitic Cursive
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Meroitic Hieroglyphs
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moon (Moon code, Moon script, Moon type)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Mro, Mru
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Meitei Mayek (Meithei, Meetei)
Myanmar (Burmese)
Old North Arabian (Ancient North Arabian)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Nabatean
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Nakhi Geba ('Na-'Khi ²Ggŏ-¹baw, Naxi Geba)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
N'Ko
Nüshu
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Ogham
Ol Chiki (Ol Cemet', Ol, Santali)
Old Turkic, Orkhon Runic
Oriya
Osmanya
Palmyrene
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Old Permic
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Phags-pa
Inscriptional Pahlavi
Psalter Pahlavi
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Book Pahlavi
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Phoenician
Miao (Pollard)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Inscriptional Parthian
Reserved for private use (start)
Reserved for private use (end)
Rejang (Redjang, Kaganga)
Rongorongo
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Runic
Samaritan
Sarati
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Old South Arabian
Saurashtra
SignWriting
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Shavian (Shaw)
Sharada, Śāradā
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Khudawadi, Sindhi
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Sinhala
Sora Sompeng
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Sundanese
Syloti Nagri
Syriac
Syriac (Estrangelo variant)
Syriac (Western variant)
Syriac (Eastern variant)
Tagbanwa
Takri, Ṭākrī, Ṭāṅkrī
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Tai Le
New Tai Lue
Tamil
Tangut
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Tai Viet
Telugu
Tengwar
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Tifinagh (Berber)
Tagalog (Baybayin, Alibata)
Thaana
Thai
Tibetan
Tiruta
Ugaritic
Vai
Visible Speech
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Warang Citi (Varang Kshiti)
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Woleai
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Old Persian
Cuneiform, Sumero-Akkadian
Yi
Code for inherited script
Mathematical notation
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Symbols
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Code for unwritten documents
Script is not supported by Unicode.
Code for undetermined script
Code for uncoded script
Transliteration scheme code
Finnish standard SFS 4900
Transliteration of Cyrillic characters - Slavic languages.
Finnish standard SFS 5807
Transliteration and transcription of Greek characters.
Finnish standard SFS 5755
Transliteration of Arabic characters.
Finnish standard SFS 5824
Transliteration of Hebrew characters.
ISO 3602
Documentation - Romanization of Japanese (kana script).
ISO 7098
Information and documentation - Romanization of Chinese.
ONIX sales outlet IDs
A C Moore
AandP
Albertson's
Amazon
Angus and Robertson
Anobii
Apple Computer stores
Asda
Audible
B Dalton
Barnes and Noble
Bed Bath and Beyond
Best Buy
Bilbary
BJ's Wholesale Club
Blackwell's
Book Club Associates
Bookish
Bookpeople
Books-A-Million
Borders
Borders/Books Etc
British Bookshops
Christianbook.com
Costco
Crate and Barrel
CVS Drug Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dymocks
Early Learning Centre
Eason
Ebooks Corp
eChristian
Elib.se
Empik
English Heritage
Fnac
Fry's Electronics
Gamestop
Google Books
GoSpoken
Hastings Entertainment
HMV
Home Depot
Indigo-Chapters
John Smith and Son
K-Mart
KNFB/Blio
Kno Inc
Kobo
Koorong
Kroger
Lowe's
Marks and Spencer
Matras
Media Markt/Saturn
Also known as Media World.
Microcenter
Morrisons
Mothercare
National Trust
Office Depot
Office Max
OLF
Past Times
Pet Smart
Petco
Play.com
Pottery Barn
ReadCloud
Restoration Hardware
Rethink
Ritz Camera
Safeway
Sainsbury's
Selfridges
Sony
Staples
Target
Tesco
Toys 'R' Us
TSO (The Stationery Office)
Virgin Megastores
W H Smith
Waitrose
Wal-Mart
Waterstone's
Whitcoul's
Williams Sonoma
Woolworths
Zavvi
Formerly Virgin Megastores (UK).
Other
Include retailer name in <SalesOutletName>.
US CPSIA choking hazard warning code
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts | Not for children under 3 yrs.
List withdrawn - use List 143.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - This toy is a small ball | Not for children under 3 yrs.
List withdrawn - use List 143.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball | Not for children under 3 yrs.
List withdrawn - use List 143.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Children under 8 yrs. can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required | Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.
List withdrawn - use List 143.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - This toy is a marble | Not for children under 3 yrs.
List withdrawn - use List 143.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a marble | Not for children under 3 yrs.
List withdrawn - use List 143.
No choking hazard warning necessary
List withdrawn - use List 143.
Barcode indicator
Not barcoded
Barcoded, scheme unspecified
GTIN-13
GTIN-13+5 (US dollar price encoded)
GTIN-13+5 (CAN dollar price encoded)
GTIN-13+5 (no price encoded)
UPC-12 (item-specific)
AKA item/price.
UPC-12+5 (item-specific)
AKA item/price.
UPC-12 (price-point)
AKA price/item.
UPC-12+5 (price-point)
AKA price/item.
Position on product
Unknown / unspecified
Position unknown or unspecified.
Cover 4
The back cover of a book.
Cover 3
The inside back cover of a book.
Cover 2
The inside front cover of a book.
Cover 1
The front cover of a book.
On spine
The spine of a book.
On box
Used only for boxed products.
On tag
Used only for products fitted with hanging tags.
On bottom
Not be used for books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
On back
Not be used for books unless they are contained within outer packaging.
On outer sleeve / back
Used only for products packaged in outer sleeves.
On removable wrapping
Used only for products packaged in shrink-wrap or other removable wrapping.
US CPSIA choking hazard warning code
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts | Not for children under 3 yrs.
Required on applicable products sold in the US.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Children under 8 yrs. can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required | Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.
Required on applicable products sold in the US.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - This toy is a small ball | Not for children under 3 yrs.
Required on applicable products sold in the US.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball | Not for children under 3 yrs.
Required on applicable products sold in the US.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - This toy is a marble | Not for children under 3 yrs.
Required on applicable products sold in the US.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a marble | Not for children under 3 yrs.
Required on applicable products sold in the US.
No choking hazard warning necessary
To be used when a supplier wishes to make a clear statement that no such warning is applicable to product.
E-publication technical protection
None
Has no technical protection.
DRM
Has DRM protection.
Digital watermarking
Has digital watermarking.
Adobe DRM
Has DRM protection applied by the Adobe CS4 Content Server Package or by the Adobe ADEPT hosted service.
Apple DRM
FairPlay' DRM protection applied via Apple proprietary online store.
OMA DRM
Has OMA v2 DRM protection applied, as used to protect some mobile phone content.
Usage type
Preview
Preview before purchase.
Print
Print paper copy of extract.
Copy / paste
Make digital copy of extract.
Share
Share product across multiple concurrent devices.
Text to speech
'Read aloud' with text to speech functionality.
Lend
Lendable to other device owner or account holder, eg 'Lend-to-a-friend', library lending. The 'primary' copy becomes unusable while the secondary copy is 'on loan' unless a number of concurrent borrowers is also specified).
Time-limited license
E-publication license is time limited. Use with 02 from List 146 and a number of days in <EpubUsageLimit>.
Usage status
Permitted unlimited
Permitted subject to limit
Limit should be specified in <EpubUsageLimit>.
Prohibited
Unit of usage
Copies
Maximum number of copies that may be made of a permitted extract.
Characters
Maximum number of characters in a permitted extract for a specified usage.
Words
Maximum number of words in a permitted extract for a specified usage.
Pages
Maximum number of pages in a permitted extract for a specified usage.
Percentage
Maximum percentage of total content in a permitted extract for a specified usage.
Devices
Maximum number of devices in 'share group'.
Concurrent users
Maximum number of concurrent users. NB where the number of concurrent users is specifically not limited, set the number of concurrent users to zero.
Percentage per time period
Maximum percentage of total content which may be used in a specified usage per time period; the time period being specified as another EpubUsageQuantity.
Days
Maximum time period in days.
Times
Maximum number of times a specified usage may occur.
Allowed usage start page
Page number where allowed usage begins. <Quantity> should contain an absolute page number, counting the cover as page 1. (This type of page numbering should not be used where the e-publication has no fixed pagination). Use with (max number of) Pages, Percentage of content, or End page to specify pages allowed in Preview.
Allowed usage end page
Page number at which allowed usage ends. <Quantity> should contain an absolute page number, counting the cover as page 1. (This type of page numbering should not be used where the e-publication has no fixed pagination). Use with Start page to specify pages allowed in a preview.
Collection type
Unspecified (default)
Collection type is not determined.
Publisher collection
The collection is a bibliographic collection (eg a series) defined and identified by a publisher, either on the product itself or in product information supplied by the publisher.
Ascribed collection
The collection has been defined and identified by a party in the metadata supply chain other than the publisher, typically an aggregator.
Title element level
Product
The title element refers to an individual product.
Collection level
The title element refers to the top level of a bibliographic collection.
Subcollection
The title element refers to an intermediate level of a bibliographic collection that comprises two or more 'sub-collections'.
Content item
The title element refers to a content item within a product, eg a work included in a combined or 'omnibus' edition, or a chapter in a book.
Product form
Undefined
Audio
Audio recording - detail unspecified.
Audio cassette
Audio cassette (analogue).
CD-Audio
Audio compact disc, in any recording format: use coding in Product Form Detail to specify the format, if required.
DAT
Digital audio tape cassette.
Audio disc
Audio disc (excluding CD).
Audio tape
Audio tape (reel tape).
MiniDisc
Sony MiniDisc format.
CD-Extra
Audio compact disc with part CD-ROM content.
DVD Audio
Downloadable audio file
Audio recording downloadable online.
Pre-recorded digital audio player
For example, Playaway audiobook and player: use coding in Product Form Detail to specify the recording format, if required.
Pre-recorded SD card
For example, Audiofy audiobook chip.
Other audio format
Other audio format not specified by AB to AK.
Book
Book - detail unspecified.
Hardback
Hardback or cased book.
Paperback / softback
Paperback or other softback book.
Loose-leaf
Loose-leaf book.
Spiral bound
Spiral, comb or coil bound book.
Pamphlet
Pamphlet or brochure, stapled; German 'geheftet'.
Leather / fine binding
Board book
Child's book with all pages printed on board.
Rag book
Child's book with all pages printed on textile.
Bath book
Child's book printed on waterproof material.
Novelty book
A book whose novelty consists wholly or partly in a format which cannot be described by any other available code - a 'conventional' format code is always to be preferred; one or more Product Form Detail codes, eg from the B2nn group, should be used whenever possible to provide additional description.
Slide bound
Slide bound book.
Big book
Extra-large format for teaching etc; this format and terminology may be specifically UK; required as a top-level differentiator.
Part-work (fascículo)
A part-work issued with its own ISBN and intended to be collected and bound into a complete book.
Fold-out book or chart
Concertina-folded book or chart, designed to fold to pocket or regular page size: use for German 'Leporello'.
Foam book
A children's book whose cover and pages are made of foam.
Other book format
Other book format or binding not specified by BB to BO.
Sheet map
Sheet map - detail unspecified.
Sheet map, folded
Sheet map, flat
Sheet map, rolled
See Code List 80 for 'rolled in tube'.
Globe
Globe or planisphere.
Other cartographic
Other cartographic format not specified by CB to CE.
Digital (on physical carrier)
Digital content delivered on a physical carrier (detail unspecified).
CD-ROM
CD-I
CD interactive.
Game cartridge
Diskette
AKA 'floppy disc'.
DVD-ROM
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
Compact Flash Memory Card
Memory Stick Memory Card
USB Flash Drive
Double-sided CD/DVD
Double-sided disc, one side Audio CD/CD-ROM, other side DVD.
Other digital carrier
Other carrier of digital content not specified by DB to DN.
Digital (delivered electronically)
Digital content delivered electronically (delivery method unspecified).
Digital download and online
Digital content available both by download and by online access.
Digital online
Digital content accessed online only.
Digital download
Digital content delivered by download only.
Film or transparency
Film or transparency - detail unspecified.
Slides
Photographic transparencies mounted for projection.
OHP transparencies
Transparencies for overhead projector.
Filmstrip
Film
Continuous movie film as opposed to filmstrip.
Other film or transparency format
Other film or transparency format not specified by FB to FF.
Digital product license
Digital product license (delivery method not encoded).
Digital product license key
Digital product license delivered through the retail supply chain as a physical 'key', typically a card or booklet containing a code enabling the purchaser to download the associated product.
Digital product license code
Digital product license delivered by email or other electronic distribution, typically providing a code enabling the purchaser to upgrade or extend the license supplied with the associated product.
Microform
Microform - detail unspecified.
Microfiche
Microfilm
Roll microfilm.
Other microform
Other microform not specified by MB or MC.
Miscellaneous print
Miscellaneous printed material - detail unspecified.
Address book
May use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Calendar
Cards
Cards, flash cards (eg for teaching reading).
Copymasters
Copymasters, photocopiable sheets.
Diary
May use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Frieze
Narrow strip-shaped printed sheet used mostly for education or children's products (eg depicting alphabet, number line, procession of illustrated characters etc). Usually intended for horizontal display.
Kit
Parts for post-purchase assembly.
Sheet music
Postcard book or pack
Poster
Poster for retail sale - see also XF.
Record book
Record book (eg 'birthday book', 'baby book'): binding unspecified; may use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Wallet or folder
Wallet or folder (containing loose sheets etc): it is preferable to code the contents and treat 'wallet' as packaging (List 80), but if this is not possible the product as a whole may be coded as a 'wallet'.
Pictures or photographs
Wallchart
Stickers
Plate (lámina)
A book-sized (as opposed to poster-sized) sheet, usually in colour or high quality print.
Notebook / blank book
A book with all pages blank for the buyer's own use; may use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Organizer
May use product form detail codes P201 to P204 to specify binding.
Bookmark
Other printed item
Other printed item not specified by PB to PQ.
Multiple-item retail product
Presentation unspecified: format of product items must be given in <ProductPart>.
Multiple-item retail product, boxed
Format of product items must be given in <ProductPart>.
Multiple-item retail product, slip-cased
Format of product items must be given in <ProductPart>.
Multiple-item retail product, shrinkwrapped
Format of product items must be given in <ProductPart>. Use code XL for a shrink-wrapped pack for trade supply, where the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually.
Multiple-item retail product, loose
Format of product items must be given in <ProductPart>.
Multiple-item retail product, part(s) enclosed
Multiple item product where subsidiary product part(s) is/are supplied as enclosures to the primary part, eg a book with a CD packaged in a sleeve glued within the back cover. Format of product items must be given in <ProductPart>.
Video
Video - detail unspecified.
Videodisc
eg Laserdisc.
DVD video
DVD video: specify TV standard in List 78.
VHS video
VHS videotape: specify TV standard in List 78.
Betamax video
Betamax videotape: specify TV standard in List 78.
VCD
VideoCD.
SVCD
Super VideoCD.
HD DVD
High definition DVD disc, Toshiba HD DVD format.
Blu-ray
High definition DVD disc, Sony Blu-ray format.
UMD Video
Sony Universal Media disc.
Other video format
Other video format not specified by VB to VP.
Trade-only material
Trade-only material (unspecified).
Dumpbin - empty
Dumpbin - filled
Dumpbin with contents. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in Product Part.
Counterpack - empty
Counterpack - filled
Counterpack with contents. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in Product Part.
Poster, promotional
Promotional poster for display, not for sale - see also PK.
Shelf strip
Window piece
Promotional piece for shop window display.
Streamer
Spinner
Large book display
Large scale facsimile of book for promotional display.
Shrink-wrapped pack
A quantity pack with its own product code, for trade supply only: the retail items it contains are intended for sale individually. ISBN (where applicable) and format of contained items must be given in Product Part. For products or product bundles supplied shrink-wrapped for retail sale, use code SD.
Other point of sale
Other point of sale material not specified by XB to XL.
General merchandise
General merchandise - unspecified.
Doll
Soft toy
Soft or plush toy.
Toy
Game
Board game, or other game (except computer game: see DE).
T-shirt
Other merchandise
Other merchandise not specified by ZB to ZF.
Contributor place relator
Born in
Died in
Formerly resided in
Currently resides in
Educated in
Worked in
Flourished in
Illustrated / not illustrated
No
Not illustrated.
Yes
Illustrated.
Text type
Sender-defined text
To be used only in circumstances where the parties to an exchange have agreed to include text which (a) is not for general distribution, and (b) cannot be coded elsewhere. If more than one type of text is sent, it must be identified by tagging within the text itself.
Short description/annotation
Limited to a maximum of 350 characters.
Description
Length unrestricted.
Table of contents
Used for a table of contents sent as a single text field, which may or may not carry structure expressed as XHTML.
Flap / cover copy
Descriptive blurb taken from the back cover and/or flaps.
Review quote
A quote taken from a review of the product or of the work in question where there is no need to take account of different editions.
Review quote: previous edition
A quote taken from a review of a previous edition of the work.
Review quote: previous work
A quote taken from a review of a previous work by the same author(s) or in the same series.
Endorsement
A quote usually provided by a celebrity to promote a new book, not from a review.
Promotional headline
A promotional phrase which is intended to headline a description of the product.
Feature
Text describing a feature of a product to which the publisher wishes to draw attention for promotional purposes.
Biographical note
A note referring to all contributors to a product - NOT linked to a single contributor.
Publisher's notice
A statement included by a publisher in fulfillment of 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.
Excerpt
A short excerpt from the work.
Index
Used for an index sent as a single text field, which may be structured using XHTML.
Short description/annotation for collection
(of which the product is a part.) Limited to a maximum of 350 characters.
Description for collection
(of which the product is a part.) Length unrestricted.
Content audience
Unrestricted
Any audience.
Restricted
Distribution by agreement between the parties to the ONIX exchange (this value is provided to cover applications where ONIX content includes material which is not for general distribution).
Booktrade
Distributors, bookstores, publisher's own staff etc.
End-customers
Librarians
Teachers
Students
Press
Press or other media.
Shopping comparison service
Where a specially formatted description is required for this audience.
Content date role
Publication date
Nominal date of publication.
Broadcast date
Date when a TV or radio program was / will be broadcast.
From date
Date from which a content item or supporting resource may be referenced or used.
Until date
Date until which a content item or supporting resource may be referenced or used.
Last updated
Date when a resource was last changed or updated.
From… until date
Combines From date and Until date to define a period (both dates are inclusive). Use with for example dateformat 06.
Cited content type
Review
The full text of a review in a third-party publication in any medium.
Bestseller list
Media mention
Other than a review.
'One locality, one book' program
(North America) Inclusion in a program such as 'Chicago Reads', 'Seattle Reads'.
Content source type
Printed media
Website
Radio
TV
Resource content type
Front cover
Back cover
Cover / pack
Not limited to front or back.
Contributor picture
Photograph or portrait of contributor(s).
Series image / artwork
Series logo
Product image / artwork
Product logo
Publisher logo
Imprint logo
Contributor interview
Contributor presentation
Contributor presentation and/or commentary.
Contributor reading
Contributor event schedule
Link to a schedule in iCalendar format.
Sample content
For example: sample chapter text, page images, screenshots.
Widget
A 'look inside' feature presented as a small embeddable application.
Review
Use the <TextContent> composite for review quotes carried in the ONIX record. Use the <CitedContent> composite for a third-party review which is referenced from the ONIX record. Use <SupportingResource> only for a review which is offered for reproduction as part of promotional material for the product.
Other commentary / discussion
Reading group guide
Teacher's guide
Feature article
Feature article provided by publisher.
Character 'interview'
Fictional character 'interview'.
Wallpaper / screensaver
Press release
Table of contents
A table of contents held on a webpage, not in the ONIX record.
Trailer
A promotional video, similar to a movie trailer (sometimes referred to as a 'book trailer').
Cover thumbnail
Intended ONLY for transitional use, where ONIX 2.1 records referencing existing thumbnail assets of unknown pixel size are being re-expressed in ONIX 3.0. Use code 01 for all new cover assets, and where the pixel size of older assets is known.
Full content
The full content of the product (or the product itself), supplied for example to support full-text search.
Full cover
Includes cover, back cover, spine and - where appropriate - any flaps.
Resource mode
Application
An executable together with data on which it operates.
Audio
A sound recording.
Image
A still image.
Text
Readable text, with or without associated images etc.
Video
Moving images, with or without accompanying sound.
Multi-mode
A website or other supporting resource delivering content in a variety of modes.
Resource feature type
Required credit
Credit that must be displayed when a resource is used (eg 'Photo Jerry Bauer' or '© Magnum Photo'). Credit text should be carried in <FeatureNote>.
Caption
Explanatory caption that may accompany a resource (eg use to identify an author in a photograph). Caption text should be carried in <FeatureNote>.
Copyright holder
Copyright holder of resource (indicative only, as the resource can be used without consultation). Copyright text should be carried in <FeatureNote>.
Length in minutes
Approximate length in minutes of an audio or video resource. <FeatureValue> should contain the length of time as an integer number of minutes.
Resource form
Linkable resource
A resource that may be accessed by a hyperlink. The current host (eg the ONIX sender, who may be the publisher) will provide ongoing hosting services for the resource for the active life of the product (or at least until the Until Date specified in <ContentDate>). The ONIX recipient may embed the URL in a consumer facing-website (eg as the src attribute in an <img> link), and need not host an independent copy of the resource.
Downloadable file
A file that may be downloaded on demand for third-party use. The ONIX sender will host a copy of the resource until the specified Until Date, but only for the ONIX recipient's direct use. The ONIX recipient should download a copy of the resource, and must host an independent copy of the resource if it is used on a consumer-facing website. Special attention should be paid to the 'Last Updated' <ContentDate> to ensure the independent copy of the resource is kept up to date.
Embeddable application
An application which is supplied in a form which can be embedded into a third-party webpage. As type 02, except the resource contains active content such as JavaScript, Flash, etc.
Resource version feature type
File format
Resource Version Feature Value carries a code from List 178.
Image height in pixels
Resource Version Feature Value carries an integer.
Image width in pixels
Resource Version Feature Value carries an integer.
Filename
Resource Version Feature Value carries the filename of the supporting resource.
Approximate download file size in megabytes
Resource Version Feature Value carries a decimal number only, suggested no more than 2 significant digits (eg 1.7, not 1.7462).
MD5 hash value
MD5 hash value of the resource file. <ResourceVersionFeatureValue> should contain the hash value (as 32 hexadecimal digits). Can be used as a cryptographic check on the integrity of a resource after it has been retrieved.
Exact download file size in bytes
Resource Version Feature Value carries a integer number only (eg 1831023).
Publishing date role
Publication date
Nominal date of publication.
Embargo date
If there is an embargo on retail sales in this market before a certain date, the date from which the embargo is lifted and retail sales are permitted.
Public announcement date
Date when a new product may be announced to the general public.
Trade announcement date
Date when a new product may be announced for trade only.
Date of first publication
Date when the work incorporated in a product was first published.
Last reprint date
Date when a product was last reprinted.
Out-of-print / deletion date
Date when a product was declared out-of-print or deleted.
Last reissue date
Date when a product was last reissued.
Publication date of print counterpart
Date of publication of a printed book which is the print counterpart to a digital edition.
Date of first publication in original language
Year when the original language version of work incorporated in a product was first published (note, use only when different from code 11).
Forthcoming reissue date
Date when a product will be reissued.
Expected availability date after temporary withdrawal
Date when a product that has been temporary withdrawn from sale or recalled for any reason is expected to become available again, eg after correction of quality or technical issues.
Review embargo date
Date from which reviews of a product may be published eg in newspapers and magazines or online. Provided to the book trade for information only: newspapers and magazines are not expected to be recipients of ONIX metadata.
Work relation code
Manifestation of
Product X is or includes a manifestation of work Y.
Derived from
Product X is or includes a manifestation of a work derived from related work Y in one or more of the ways specified in ISTC rules. This relation type is intended to enable products with a common 'parent' work to be linked without specifying the precise nature of their derivation.
Related work is derived from this
Product X is a manifestation of a work from which related work Y is derived in one or more of the ways specified in ISTC rules (reciprocal of code 02).
Other work in same collection
Product X is a manifestation of a work in the same collection as related work Y.
Other work by same contributor
Product X is a manifestation of a work by the same contributor(s) as related work Y.
Supplier own code type
Supplier's sales classification
A rating applied by a supplier (typically a wholesaler) to indicate its assessment of the expected or actual sales performance of a product.
Supplier's bonus eligibility
A supplier's coding of the eligibility of a product for a bonus scheme on overall sales.
Publisher's sales classification
A rating applied by the publisher to indicate a sales category (eg backlist/frontlist, core stock etc). Use only when the publisher is not the 'supplier'.
Supplier's pricing restriction classification
A classification applied by a supplier to a product sold on Agency terms, to indicate that retail price restrictions are applicable.
Supply date role
Embargo date
If there is an embargo on retail sales before a certain date, the date from which the embargo is lifted and retail sales are permitted.
Expected availability date
The date on which physical stock is expected to be available to be shipped to retailers, or a digital product is expected to be released.
Last date for returns
Last date when returns will be accepted, generally for a product which is being remaindered or put out of print.
Reservation order deadline
Latest date on which an order may be placed for guaranteed delivery prior to the publication date. May or may not be linked to a special reservation or pre-publication price.
Price condition type
Includes updates
Purchase at this price includes specified updates.
Must also purchase updates
Purchase at this price requires commitment to purchase specified updates, not included in price.
Updates available
Updates may be purchased separately, no minimum commitment required.
Price condition quantity type
Time period
The price condition quantity represents a time period.
Number of updates
The price condition quantity is a number of updates.
Quantity unit
Units
The quantity refers to a unit implied by the quantity type.
Weeks
Months
Discount type
Tax type
VAT
Value added tax (TVA, IVA, MwSt etc).
GST
General sales tax.
Currency zone
Eurozone
Countries that at the time being have the Euro as their national currency. Deprecated in ONIX 3.
Price date role
From date
Date on which a price becomes effective.
Until date
Date on which a price ceases to be effective.
From… until date
Combines From date and Until date to define a period (both dates are inclusive). Use with for example dateformat 06.
Printed on product
No
Price not printed on product.
Yes
Price printed on product.
Product form detail
CD standard audio format
CD 'red book' format.
SACD super audio format
MP3 format
MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer III file.
WAV format
Real Audio format
WMA
Windows Media Audio format.
AAC
Advanced Audio Coding format.
Ogg/Vorbis
Vorbis audio format in the Ogg container.
Audible
Audio format proprietary to Audible.com.
FLAC
Free lossless audio codec.
AIFF
Audio Interchangeable File Format.
ALAC
Apple Lossless Audio Codec.
DAISY 2: full audio with title only (no navigation)
Deprecated, as does not meet DAISY 2 standard. Use conventional audiobook codes instead.
DAISY 2: full audio with navigation (no text)
DAISY 2: full audio with navigation and partial text
DAISY 2: full audio with navigation and full text
DAISY 2: full text with navigation and partial audio
Reading systems may provide full audio via text-to-speech.
DAISY 2: full text with navigation and no audio
Reading systems may provide full audio via text-to-speech.
DAISY 3: full audio with title only (no navigation)
Deprecated, as does not meet DAISY 3 standard. Use conventional audiobook codes instead.
DAISY 3: full audio with navigation (no text)
DAISY 3: full audio with navigation and partial text
DAISY 3: full audio with navigation and full text
DAISY 3: full textwith navigation and partial audio
Reading systems may provide full audio via text-to-speech.
DAISY 3: full text with navigation and no audio
Reading systems may provide full audio via text-to-speech.
Standalone audio
Readalong audio
Audio intended exclusively for use alongside a printed copy of the book. Most often a children's product. Normally contains instructions such as 'turn the page now' and other references to the printed item, and is usually sold packaged together with a printed copy.
Playalong audio
Audio intended for musical accompaniment, eg 'Music minus one', etc, often used for music learning. Includes singalong backing audio for musical learning or for Karaoke-style entertainment.
Speakalong audio
Audio intended for language learning, which includes speech plus gaps intended to be filled by the listener.
Mass market (rack) paperback
In North America, a category of paperback characterized partly by page size (typically 4¼ x 7 1/8 inches) and partly by target market and terms of trade. Use with Product Form code BC.
Trade paperback (US)
In North America, a category of paperback characterized partly by page size and partly by target market and terms of trade. AKA 'quality paperback', and including textbooks. Most paperback books sold in North America except 'mass-market' (B101) and 'tall rack' (B107) are correctly described with this code. Use with Product Form code BC.
Digest format paperback
In North America, a category of paperback characterized by page size and generally used for children's books; use with Product Form code BC. Note: was wrongly shown as B102 (duplicate entry) in Issue 3.
A-format paperback
In UK, a category of paperback characterized by page size (normally 178 x 111 mm approx); use with Product Form code BC.
B-format paperback
In UK, a category of paperback characterized by page size (normally 198 x 129 mm approx); use with Product Form code BC.
Trade paperback (UK)
In UK, a category of paperback characterized partly by size (usually in traditional hardback dimensions), and often used for paperback originals; use with Product Form code BC (replaces 'C-format' from former List 8).
Tall rack paperback (US)
In North America, a category of paperback characterised partly by page size and partly by target market and terms of trade; use with Product Form code BC.
A5 size Tankobon
210x148mm.
JIS B5 size Tankobon
Japanese B-series size, 257x182mm.
JIS B6 size Tankobon
Japanese B-series size, 182x128mm.
A6 size Bunko
148x105mm.
B40-dori Shinsho
Japanese format, 182x103mm or 173x105mm.
Pocket (Sweden)
A Swedish paperback format, use with Product Form Code BC.
Storpocket (Sweden)
A Swedish paperback format, use with Product Form Code BC.
Kartonnage (Sweden)
A Swedish hardback format, use with Product Form Code BB.
Flexband (Sweden)
A Swedish softback format, use with Product Form Code BC.
Mook
In Japan, a softback book in the format of a magazine but sold like a book.
Dwarsligger
Also called 'Flipback'. A softback book in a specially compact proprietary format with pages printed in landscape on very thin paper and bound along the long (top) edge - see www.dwarsligger.com.
46 size
Japanese format: 188x127mm.
46-Henkei size
Japanese format.
A4
297x210mm.
A4-Henkei size
Japanese format.
A5-Henkei size
Japanese format.
B5-Henkei size
Japanese format.
B6-Henkei size
Japanese format.
AB size
257x210mm.
JIS B7 size
Japanese B-series size, 128x91mm.
Kiku size
Japanese format: 218x152mm or 227x152mm.
Kiku-Henkei size
Japanese format.
JIS B4 size
Japanese B-series size, 257x364mm.
Coloring / join-the-dot book
Lift-the-flap book
Miniature book
Note: was wrongly shown as B203 (duplicate entry) in Issue 3.
Moving picture / flicker book
Pop-up book
Scented / 'smelly' book
Sound story / 'noisy' book
Sticker book
Touch-and-feel book
A book whose pages have a variety of textured inserts designed to stimulate tactile exploration: see also B214 and B215.
Die-cut book
A book which is cut into a distinctive non-rectilinear shape and/or in which holes or shapes have been cut internally. ('Die-cut' is used here as a convenient shorthand, and does not imply strict limitation to a particular production process.).
Book-as-toy
A book which is also a toy, or which incorporates a toy as an integral part. (Do not, however, use B213 for a multiple-item product which includes a book and a toy as separate items.).
Soft-to-touch book
A book whose cover has a soft textured finish, typically over board.
Fuzzy-felt book
A book with detachable felt pieces and textured pages on which they can be arranged.
Picture book
Children's picture book: use with applicable Product Form code.
'Carousel' Book
(aka 'Star' book). Tax treatment of products may differ from that of products with similar codes such as Book as toy or Pop-up book).
Loose leaf - sheets and binder
Use with Product Form code BD.
Loose leaf - binder only
Use with Product Form code BD.
Loose leaf - sheets only
Use with Product Form code BD.
Sewn
AKA stitched; for 'saddle-sewn', see code B310.
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Including 'perfect bound', 'glued'.
Library binding
Strengthened binding intended for libraries.
Reinforced binding
Strengthened binding, not specifically intended for libraries.
Half bound
Must be accompanied by a code specifiying a material, eg 'half-bound real leather'.
Quarter bound
Must be accompanied by a code specifiying a material, eg 'quarter bound real leather'.
Saddle-sewn
AKA 'saddle-stitched' or 'wire-stitched'.
Comb bound
Round or oval plastic forms in a clamp-like configuration: use with Product Form code BE.
Wire-O
Twin loop metal or plastic spine: use with Product Form code BE.
Concealed wire
Cased over Wire-O binding: use with Product Form code BE.
Cloth over boards
AKA fabric, linen over boards.
Paper over boards
Leather, real
Leather, imitation
Leather, bonded
Vellum
Cloth
Cloth, not necessarily over boards - cf B401.
Imitation cloth
Spanish 'simil-tela'.
Velvet
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
AKA 'flexibound': use with Product Form code BC.
Plastic-covered
Vinyl-covered
Laminated cover
Book, laminating material unspecified: use L101 for 'whole product laminated', eg a laminated sheet map or wallchart.
With dust jacket
Type unspecified.
With printed dust jacket
Used to distinguish from B503.
With translucent dust cover
With translucent paper or plastic protective cover.
With flaps
For paperback with flaps.
With thumb index
With ribbon marker(s)
If the number of markers is significant, it can be stated as free text in <ProductFormDescription>.
With zip fastener
With button snap fastener
With leather edge lining
AKA yapp edge?.
Rough front
With edge trimming such that the front edge is ragged, not neatly and squarely trimmed: AKA deckle edge, feather edge, uncut edge, rough cut.
Turn-around book
A book in which half the content is printed upside-down, to be read the other way round. Also known as a 'flip-book' (usually an omnibus of two works).
Unflipped manga format
Manga with pages and panels in the sequence of the original Japanese, but with Western text.
UK Uncontracted Braille
Single letters only. Was formerly identified as UK Braille Grade 1.
UK Contracted Braille
With some letter combinations. Was formerly identified as UK Braille Grade 2.
US Braille
DEPRECATED- use B704/B705 as appropriate instead.
US Uncontracted Braille
US Contracted Braille
Unified English Braille
Moon
Moon embossed alphabet, used by some print-impaired readers who have difficulties with Braille.
Real Video format
Quicktime format
AVI format
Windows Media Video format
MPEG-4
MS-DOS
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; note that more detail of operating system requirements can be given in a Product Form Feature composite.
Windows
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Macintosh
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
UNIX / LINUX
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Other operating system(s)
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Palm OS
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Windows Mobile
Use with an applicable Product Form code D*; see note on D201.
Microsoft XBox
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Gameboy Color
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Gameboy Advanced
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Gameboy
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Gamecube
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo 64
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sega Dreamcast
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sega Genesis/Megadrive
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sega Saturn
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sony PlayStation 1
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Sony PlayStation 2
Use with Product Form code DE or DB as applicable.
Nintendo Dual Screen
Sony PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Nintendo Wii
Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)
Other
No code allocated for this e-publication format yet.
EPUB
The Open Publication Structure / OPS Container Format standard of the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) [File extension .epub].
OEB
The Open EBook format of the IDPF, a predecessor of the full EPUB format, still (2008) supported as part of the latter [File extension .opf]. Includes EPUB format up to and including version 2 - but prefer code E101 for EPUB 2, and always use code E101 for EPUB 3.
DOC
Microsoft Word binary document format [File extension .doc].
DOCX
Office Open XML / Microsoft Word XML document format (ISO/IEC 29500:2008) [File extension .docx].
HTML
HyperText Mark-up Language [File extension .html, .htm].
ODF
Open Document Format [File extension .odt].
PDF
Portable Document Format (ISO 32000-1:2008) [File extension .pdf].
PDF/A
PDF archiving format defined by ISO 19005-1:2005 [File extension .pdf].
RTF
Rich Text Format [File extension .rtf].
SGML
Standard Generalized Mark-up Language.
TCR
A compressed text format mainly used on Psion handheld devices [File extension .tcr].
TXT
Text file format [File extension .txt].
XHTML
Extensible Hypertext Markup Language [File extension .xhtml, .xht, .xml, .html, .htm].
zTXT
A compressed text format mainly used on Palm handheld devices [File extension .pdb - see also E121, E125, E130].
XPS
XML Paper Specification format [File extension .xps].
Amazon Kindle
A format proprietary to Amazon for use with its Kindle reading devices or software readers [File extensions .azw, .mobi, .prc].
BBeB
A Sony proprietary format for use with the Sony Reader and LIBRIé reading devices [File extension .lrf].
DXReader
A proprietary format for use with DXReader software.
EBL
A format proprietary to the Ebook Library service.
Ebrary
A format proprietary to the Ebrary service.
eReader
A proprietary format for use with eReader (AKA 'Palm Reader') software on various hardware platforms [File extension .pdb - see also E114, E125, E130].
Exebook
A proprietary format with its own reading system for Windows platforms [File extension .exe].
Franklin eBookman
A proprietary format for use with the Franklin eBookman reader.
Gemstar Rocketbook
A proprietary format for use with the Gemstar Rocketbook reader [File extension .rb].
iSilo
A proprietary format for use with iSilo software on various hardware platforms [File extension .pdb - see also E114, E121, E130].
Microsoft Reader
A proprietary format for use with Microsoft Reader software on Windows and Pocket PC platforms [File extension .lit].
Mobipocket
A proprietary format for use with Mobipocket software on various hardware platforms [File extensions .mobi, .prc]. Includes Amazon Kindle formats up to and including version 7 - but prefer code E116 for version 7, and always use E116 for KF8.
MyiLibrary
A format proprietary to the MyiLibrary service.
NetLibrary
A format proprietary to the NetLibrary service.
Plucker
A proprietary format for use with Plucker reader software on Palm and other handheld devices [File extension .pdb - see also E114, E121, E125].
VitalBook
A format proprietary to the VitalSource service.
Vook
A proprietary digital product combining text and video content and available to be used online or as a downloadable application for a mobile device - see www.vook.com.
Google Edition
An epublication made available by Google in association with a publisher; readable online on a browser-enabled device and offline on designated ebook readers.
Book 'app' for iOS
Epublication packaged as application for iOS (eg Apple iPhone, iPad etc), containing both executable code and content. Use <ProductContentType> to describe content, and <ProductFormFeatureType> to list detailed technical requirements.
Book 'app' for Android
Epublication packaged as application for Android (eg Android phone or tablet), containing both executable code and content. Use <ProductContentType> to describe content, and <ProductFormFeatureType> to list detailed technical requirements.
Book 'app' for other operating system
Epublication packaged as application, containing both executable code and content. Use where other 'app' codes are not applicable. Technical requirements such as target operating system and/or device should be provided eg in <ProductFormFeatureType>. Content type (text or text plus various 'enhancements') may be described with <ProductContentType>.
CEB
Founder Apabi's proprietary basic e-book format.
CEBX
Founder Apabi's proprietary XML e-book format.
iBook
Apple's iBook format (a proprietary extension of EPUB), can only be read on Apple iOS devices.
ePIB
Proprietary format used by Barnes and Noble, readable on NOOK devices and Nook reader software.
Reflowable
Use when a particular e-publication type (specified using codes E100 and upwards) has both fixed format and reflowable variants.
Fixed format
Use when a particular e-publication type (specified using codes E100 and upwards) has both fixed format and reflowable variants.
Readable offline
All e-publication resources are included within the e-publication package.
Requires network connection
E-publication requires a network connection to access some resources (eg an enhanced e-book where video clips are not stored within the e-publication package itself, but are delivered via an internet connection).
Laminated
Whole product laminated (eg laminated map, fold-out chart, wallchart, etc): use B415 for book with laminated cover.
Desk calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Mini calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Engagement calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Day by day calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Poster calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Wall calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Perpetual calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Advent calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Bookmark calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Student calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Project calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Almanac calendar
Use with Product Form code PC.
Other calendar
A calendar that is not one of the types specified elsewhere: use with Product Form code PC.
Other calendar or organiser product
A product that is associated with or ancillary to a calendar or organiser, eg a deskstand for a calendar, or an insert for an organiser: use with Product Form code PC or PS.
Hardback (stationery)
Stationery item in hardback book format.
Paperback / softback (stationery)
Stationery item in paperback/softback book format.
Spiral bound (stationery)
Stationery item in spiral-bound book format.
Leather / fine binding (stationery)
Stationery item in leather-bound book format, or other fine binding.
PAL
TV standard for video or DVD.
NTSC
TV standard for video or DVD.
SECAM
TV standard for video or DVD.
Product form feature value - operating system
Android
An Open Source mobile device operating system originally developed by Google and supported by the Open Handset Alliance.
BlackBerry OS
A proprietary operating system supplied by Research In Motion for its BlackBerry handheld devices.
iOS
A proprietary operating system based on Mac OS X supplied by Apple for its iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch handheld devices.
Linux
An operating system based on the Linux kernel.
Mac OS
[A proprietary operating system supplied by Apple on Macintosh computers up to 2002] DEPRECATED - use code 13 for all Mac OS versions.
Mac OS X
[A proprietary operating system supplied by Apple on Macintosh computers from 2001/2002] DEPRECATED - use code 13 for all Mac OS versions.
Palm OS
A proprietary operating system (AKA Garnet OS) originally developed for handheld devices.
webOS
A proprietry Linux-based operating system for handheld devices, originally developed by Palm (now owned by HP).
Symbian
An operating system for hand-held devices, originally developed as a proprietary system, but planned to become wholly Open Source by 2010.
Windows
A proprietary operating system supplied by Microsoft.
Windows CE
A proprietary operating system (AKA Windows Embedded Compact, WinCE) supplied by Microsoft for small-scale devices.
Windows Mobile
A proprietary operating system supplied by Microsoft for mobile devices.
Mac OS
A proprietary operating system supplied by Apple on Macintosh computers.
Windows Phone 7
A proprietary operating system supplied by Microsoft for mobile devices, successor to Windows Mobile.
Person / organization date role
Date of birth
Date of death
Supporting resource file format
MP3
MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer III file.
WAV
Waveform Audio file.
Real Audio
Proprietary RealNetworks format.
WMA
Windows Media Audio format.
AAC
Advanced Audio Coding format.
AIFF
Audio Interchange File format.
Real Video
Proprietary RealNetworks format.
Quicktime
Quicktime container format (.mov).
AVI
Audio Video Interleave format.
WMV
Windows Media Video format.
MPEG-4
MPEG-4 container format (.mp4, .m4a).
FLV
Flash Video (.flv, .f4v).
SWF
ShockWave (.swf).
3GP
3GPP container format (.3gp, .3g2).
WebM
WebM container format (includes .mkv).
PDF
Portable Document File format.
GIF
Graphic Interchange File format.
JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group format.
PNG
Portable Network Graphics format.
TIFF
Tagged Image File format.
EPUB
The Open Publication Structure / OPS Container Format standard of the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) [File extension .epub].
HTML
HyperText Mark-up Language [File extension .html, .htm].
PDF
Portable Document Format (ISO 32000-1:2008) [File extension .pdf].
XHTML
Extensible Hypertext Markup Language [File extension .xhtml, .xht, .xml, .html, .htm].
XPS
XML Paper Specification.
Price code type
Proprietary
A publisher or retailer's proprietary code list which identifies particular codes with particular price points, price tiers or bands.
Finnish Pocket Book price code
Price Code scheme for Finnish Pocket Books (Pokkareiden hintaryhmä). Price codes expressed as letters A-J in <PriceCode>.
EU Toy Safety Directive hazard warning
No warning
Use to provide positive indication that no warnings are applicable.
Carries 'CE' logo
Carries minimum age warning
Use to specify age (in years, or years and months). Provide specific wording in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>.
Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'Unsuitable for children ages 0-3' warning logo
Carries logo, and must be accompanied by the default warning 'Not suitable for children under 36 months' (or its approved equivalent in a language other than English, as appropriate), unless specific wording is provided in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>. If specific alternative wording is carried in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>, this must be used in place of the default text.
Carries EU Toy Safety Directive hazard warning
Exact text of warning must be included in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>.
Carries other text associated with toy safety
Exact text (not in itself a warning) must be included in <ProductFormFeatureDescription>. May be used either without any warning, or as text additional to a warning. Note that if no warnings apply, code 00 can provide positive indication of this. Example use: 'Suitable for all ages'.
Material Safety Data Sheet available
Material Safety Data Sheet (a document required by the EU Toy Safety Directive) available online, typically as a PDF file or similar. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> must carry the URL of the document.
Declaration of Conformity available
Declaration of Conformity (the document that backs up the CE mark) available online, typically as a PDF file or similar. <ProductFormFeatureDescription> must carry the URL of the document.
E-publication Accessibility Details
LIA Compliance Scheme
No reading system accessibility options disabled (except)
No accessibility features offered by the reading system, device or reading software (including but not limited to choice of text size or typeface, choice of text or background color, text-to-speech) are disabled, overridden or otherwise unusable with the product EXCEPT - in ONIX 3 messages only - those specifically noted as subject to restriction or prohibition in <EpubUsageConstraint>. Note that provision of any significant part of the textual content as images (ie as pictures of text, rather than as text) inevitably prevents use of these accessibility options.
Table of contents navigation
Table of contents allows direct (eg hyperlinked) access to all levels of text organization above individual paragraphs (eg to all sections and subsections) and to all tables, figures, illustrations etc. Non-textual items such as illustrations, tables, audio or video content may be directly accessible from the Table of contents, or from a similar List of illustrations, List of tables, etc.
Index navigation
Index provides direct (eg hyperlinked) access to uses of the index terms in the document body.
Reading order
All or substantially all textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order (including text that is visually presented as separate from the main text flow, eg in boxouts, captions, tables, footnotes, endnotes, citations, etc). Non-textual content is also linked from within this logical reading order. (Purely decorative non-text content can be ignored.)
Short alternative descriptions
All or substantially all non-text content has short alternative descriptions, usually provided via alt attributes. Note this applies to normal images (eg photographs, charts and diagrams) and also to any embedded audio, video etc. Audio and video content should include alternative descriptions suitable for hearing-impaired as well as for visually-impaired readers. (Purely decorative non-text content can be ignored, but the accessibility of resources delivered via a network connection rather than as part of the e-publication package must be included.)
Full alternative descriptions
All or substantially all non-text content has full alternative descriptions. Note this applies to normal images (eg photographs, charts and diagrams) and also to any embedded audio, video etc. Audio and video content should include full alternative descriptions (eg audio-described video) and subtitles or closed captions suitable for hearing-impaired as well as for visually-impaired readers. (Purely decorative non-text content can be ignored, but the accessibility of resources delivered via a network connection rather than as part of the e-publication package must be included.)
Visualised data also available as non-graphical data
Where data visualisations are provided (eg graphs and charts), the underlying data is also available in non-graphical (usually tabular, textual) form.
Accessible math content
Mathematical content such as equations is usable with assistive technology, eg through use of MathML. Semantic MathML is preferred but Presentational MathML is acceptable.
Accessible chem content
Chemistry content such as chemical formulae is usable with assistive technology, eg through use of ChemML.
Print-equivalent page numbering
For a reflowable e-publication, contains references to the page numbering of an equivalent printed product.
Synchronised pre-recorded audio
Text-synchronised pre-recorded audio narration (natural or synthesised voice) is included for substantially all textual matter, including all alternative descriptions.
Compatibility tested
<ProductFormFeatureDescription> carries a short description of compatibility testing carried out for this product, including detailed compatibility with various assistive technology such as third-party screen-reading software.
Trusted Intermediary contact
<ProductFormFeatureDescription> carries the e-mail address for a contact at a 'trusted intermediary', to whom detailed questions about accessibility for this product may be directed.
Publisher contact for further accessibility information
<ProductFormFeatureDescription> carries the e-mail address for a contact at the publisher to whom detailed questions about accessibility of this product may be directed.
Collection sequence type
Proprietary
A short explanatory label for the sequence should be provided in <CollectionSequenceTypeName>.
Title order
Order as specified by the title, eg by volume or part number sequence, provided for confirmation.
Publication order
Order of publication of products within the collection.
Temporal/narrative order
Order defined by a continuing narrative or temporal sequence within products in the collection. Applicable to either fiction or to non-fiction (eg within a collection of history textbooks).
Original publication order
Original publication order, for a republished collection or collected works originally published outside a collection.
Product contact role
Accessibility request contact
Eg for requests for supply of mutable digital files for conversion to other formats.
Promotional contact