Textbook MARC records

[Shonda Brisco <cowboys@OK.AZALEA.NET>]

I have become the sole director in charge of coordinating textbooks at our
school and was wondering if anyone knows of any website that provides free
downloading of MARC records for textbooks?  I have seen some websites which
have library materials but they did not hold textbook records.  My problem
is that I must download the MARC record for the print edition and then go
back and add the information for the braille or large print descriptions for
those materials that we have which are special formats.  (Otherwise, I am
doing original cataloging for all formats--print, braille, large print,
recorded formats.)

If anyone knows of such a "creature," my life would be much easier than it
is right now....as you might imagine textbook depositories and libraries may
appear to be very similar to the untrained eye (administration), but they
are two different entities in many ways (which I will NEVER be able to
explain to these people)!  I'd appreciate any and all help in locating a
resource for textbook MARC records.

...and thanks for always being there to listen to my problems!  You guys are
the only people on earth who understand the trials and tribulations of the
library media specialist!  It's like going through therapy when I can talk
with you because you offer such wonderful advice and give such wonderful
"pats on the back!"  I appreciate each one of you for all you do to make the
world a better place!  Have a great weekend!

Shonda Brisco
LMS /  Textbook Coordinator
Oklahoma School for the Blind
bso@ok.azalea.net
cowboys@ok.azalea.net (home)

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