Three Benefits of eBiblioFile
All RBdigital Customers Should Consider
TLC’s eBiblioFile MARC record service just became available to a new cohort of libraries and media centers with OverDrive’s recent acquisition of RBdigital. This extension of service is timely, as we all grapple with the effects the pandemic is having on libraries. Libraries need their borrowers to have the best discovery tools available in order to find content. That means having good data, and eBiblioFile will help.
eBiblioFile is an on-demand service that creates and delivers MARC records with enhanced RDA fields for eBooks and other downloadable library titles.
When a library places an order with OverDrive (including former RBdigital customers), eBiblioFile automatically receives that information and delivers ready-to-load records for each title directly to the library. Records are RDA-ified, authority controlled, contain the library’s predefined custom fields, and have a URL link to the title on the eResource vendor website.
In addition to Overdrive, this service works with cloudLibrary™ by bibliotheca, as well.
Unlike other MARC services, the library receives a record for every title within two days of eBiblioFile receiving an order from the library’s eResource vendor. When there is not enough metadata to create a full record, a minimal RDA MARC record is created with all the standard fields except topical subject headings. Libraries then have the option to get full replacement records for minimal records if they become available.
Full records are $1; minimal records are free of charge. With full coverage of each order and a 48-hour turnaround time, it’s no longer necessary for a library to load the minimal “on order” placeholder records from their eResource vendor.
RDA-ified Print Titles
Additionally, libraries can use eBiblioFile to receive RDA MARC records for previously ordered eResource titles, and can utilize the optional RDAExpress service to convert MARC records for traditional print titles to the RDA cataloging standard.
For more information, visit TLCdelivers.com/data-services.
Looking toward the future with diminishing budgets, we need to leverage today’s resources and technology for tomorrow’s audience.”- It is a new way to think about cataloging and it’s still compatible with our existing records.”
- The promise of RDA is Linked Data. It’s necessary and cost-effective to use a conversion service to get us there.”
