ONIX Code Lists Issue 63, October 2023

List 153: Text type

Value Description Notes
01 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
02 Short description/annotation Of the product. Limited to a maximum of 350 characters
03 Description Of the product. Length unrestricted
04 Table of contents Used for a table of contents sent as a single text field, which may or may not carry structure expressed using XHTML
05 Primary cover copy Primary descriptive blurb usually taken from the back cover or jacket, or occasionally from the cover/jacket flaps. See also code 27
06 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
07 Review quote: previous edition A quote taken from a review of a previous edition of the work
08 Review quote: previous work A quote taken from a review of a previous work by the same author(s) or in the same series
09 Endorsement A quote usually provided by a celebrity or another author to promote a new book, not from a review
10 Promotional headline A promotional phrase which is intended to headline a description of the product
11 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, or multiple features can be described using appropriate XHTML markup
12 Biographical note A note referring to all contributors to a product – NOT linked to a single contributor
13 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
14 Excerpt A short excerpt from the main text of the work
15 Index Used for an index sent as a single text field, which may be structured using XHTML
16 Short description/annotation for collection (of which the product is a part.) Limited to a maximum of 350 characters
17 Description for collection (of which the product is a part.) Length unrestricted
18 New feature As code 11 but used for a new feature of this edition or version
19 Version history
20 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 <EpubLicense> or code 99 in List 158)
21 Digital exclusivity statement Short summary statement that the product is available only in digital formats (eg ‘Digital exclusive’). If a non-digital version is planned, <ContentDate> should be used to specify the date when exclusivity will end (use content date role code 15). If a non-digital version is available, the statement should not be included
22 Official recommendation For example a recommendation or approval provided by a ministry of education or other official body. Use <Text> to provide details and ideally use <TextSourceCorporate> to name the approver
23 JBPA description Short description in format specified by Japanese Book Publishers Association
24 schema.org snippet JSON-LD snippet suitable for use within an HTML <script type="application/ld+json"> tag, containing structured metadata suitable for use with schema.org
25 Errata
26 Introduction Introduction, preface or the text of other preliminary material, sent as a single text field, which may be structured using XHTML
27 Secondary cover copy Secondary descriptive blurb taken from the cover/jacket flaps, or occasionally from the back cover or jacket, used only when there are two separate texts and the primary text is included using code 05
28 Full cast and credit list For use with dramatized audiobooks, filmed entertainment etc, for a cast list sent as a single text field, which may or may not carry structure expressed using XHTML
29 Bibliography Complete list of books by the author(s), supplied as a single text field, which may be structured using (X)HTML
30 Abstract Formal summary of content (normally used with academic and scholarly content only)
31 Rules or instructions Eg for a game, kit
32 List of contents Eg for a game, kit. Note: use code 04 for a Table of Contents of a book
33 Short description/annotation for imprint Length limited to a maximum of 350 characters
34 Description for imprint Length unrestricted
35 Short description/annotation for publisher Length limited to a maximum of 350 characters
36 Description for publisher Length unrestricted
37 Cover line (US) Reading line – line of usually explanatory copy on cover, somewhat like a subtitle but not on the title page and added by the publisher, eg ‘with 125 illustrated recipes’