New export format: KBART
This month we have introduced a new metadata format: KBART. Adding the KBART export format to both DOAB and the OAPEN Library has been requested by the library community and offers another option for exporting our metadata and seamlessly connecting to the metadata and to open access books. The KBART export format is now available alongside the other metadata feeds on the OAPEN and DOAB websites.
Selective Export
In addition to the KBART format we have introduced a ‘selective export’ functionality for the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) & the OAPEN Library. This enables users of both platforms to export books and chapters in a flexible way: first by selecting the relevant titles and secondly by choosing the export format.
The selective export functionality makes it easier for specialist libraries, subject repositories and frequent users to only retrieve specified subsets of open access books according to their preferences. Please be aware that this export function is optimised for sets up to 500 titles.
How to use the Selective Export
Step 1: Search for books
Step 2: If needed, you can refine the export even further
Step 3: Select the export format
Step 4: The metadata becomes directly available
If you have questions about these new functionalities or wish to share feedback, please contact Ronald Snijder (r.snijder[@]oapen.org).
OpenEdition suggests that you cite this post as follows:
Tom Mosterd (November 25, 2021). New functionalities for DOAB and OAPEN Library: Selective Export and KBART format. OAPEN - Online library of open access books. Retrieved September 14, 2024 from https://doi.org/10.58079/sh45
Hello,
I’m attempting to use the info above to download MARCXML records of ebooks from publishers. For Brill I’m using this search: oapen.relation.isPublishedBy:%’33fecb33-e7c4-4fc8-96b0-7ba2fccafba9″
It results in 741 records. When I click on Export / MARC XML a file downloads, but with no records. The file has this only:
Am I doing something wrong?
Also, we’re considering adding ebook content into our library catalog for about six publishers from DOAB but I’m not sure, once I do the initial load, how I will know if a book is added or removed. Is there a way to get that information so our catalog is up to date?
Thank you!
Lisa
You are not doing anything wrong. Unfortunately, our current export function is limited. We are working on a better solution, which will be capable of delivering more titles.
Regarding the update information: this not part of the KBART or the MARCXML. This is part of the OAI-PMH exports, but perhaps this is not suited to your needs?