ONIX Code Lists Issue 27, October 2014
List 33: Other text type code

Value Description Notes

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