In so many metadata options of an eBook, which of them are essential for you? - Page 2

rubeus · 01-05-2015, 01:56 AM

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Amalthia · 01-09-2015, 01:23 AM

I prefer Word Count to Pages.

Froide · 01-14-2015, 04:24 AM

In addition to the aforementioned metadata fields, I also find essential:

Original publication date
Linked to Goodreads? Y/N
I own paired audiobook? Y/N
I own tangible book? Y/N
DRM? Intact/No/Stripped
Public domain? Y/N
Series*
Series number*
2nd series*
2nd series number*
My series*
My series number*

*Some books belong to multiple series; if so, I capture that. Additionally, I categorize some books in my own series (e.g., University_Course-title_Course-name_YYYY-startmonth-endmonth)

Tarana · 01-21-2015, 06:42 PM

I also like to list where I got the book from. Sometimes there are updates (especially improving mistypes). Recently added price paid in order to assemble this year's TBR listing for my challenge. It's really helping me to resist buying more when I see how much I've spent on books I still haven't read yet.

View Poll Results: The metadata elements important/essential for you? (Multiple choice)
isbn	14	33.33%
title	42	100.00%
subtitle	11	26.19%
authors	42	100.00%
publisher	15	35.71%
published_date	20	47.62%
description	19	45.24%
isbn_10	2	4.76%
isbn_13	3	7.14%
asin	1	2.38%
pages	14	33.33%
book_type	6	14.29%
rating	5	11.90%
language	15	35.71%
categories	11	26.19%
small_thumbnail	0	0%
thumbnail	1	2.38%
cover	31	73.81%
small	0	0%
medium	2	4.76%
large	0	0%
extra_large	2	4.76%
series	32	76.19%
edition	7	16.67%
Other metadata: please leave it in comment	6	14.29%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

01-05-2015, 01:56 AM	#16
rubeus Banned Posts: 272 Karma: 1224588 Join Date: Sep 2014 Device: Sony PRS 650	---fu--- Last edited by rubeus; 01-14-2015 at 08:18 AM.

01-14-2015, 04:24 AM	#18
Froide Wizard Posts: 1,898 Karma: 9851695 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Noo Yawk Device: Samsung Galaxy and Windows devices. RIP: Palm & Nook devices.	In addition to the aforementioned metadata fields, I also find essential: Original publication date Linked to Goodreads? Y/N I own paired audiobook? Y/N I own tangible book? Y/N DRM? Intact/No/Stripped Public domain? Y/N Series* Series number* 2nd series* 2nd series number* My series* My series number* Some books belong to multiple series; if so, I capture that. Additionally, I categorize some books in my own series (e.g., University_Course-title_Course-name_YYYY-startmonth-endmonth) Last edited by Froide; 01-14-2015 at 04:31 AM.*

01-21-2015, 06:42 PM	#19
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,978 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I also like to list where I got the book from. Sometimes there are updates (especially improving mistypes). Recently added price paid in order to assemble this year's TBR listing for my challenge. It's really helping me to resist buying more when I see how much I've spent on books I still haven't read yet. Last edited by Tarana; 01-22-2015 at 09:51 AM.

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01-09-2015, 01:23 AM	#17
Amalthia Wizard Posts: 1,158 Karma: 32196 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650, PRS-T3, Pocketbook HD2	I prefer Word Count to Pages.

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