[bksvol-discuss] Re: new books "language"

  • From: "Pratik Patel" <pratikp1@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:34:28 -0500

There may be some inherent value in keeping that option.  But as it's an
optional info field, it should be moved down for quicker processing.  Most
titles are likely to be in english and most individuals will not need to
make changes to the field.

Pratik



Pratik Patel
Interim Director
Office of Special Services
Queens College
Director
CUNY Assistive Technology Services
The City University of New York
     ppatel@xxxxxx
 
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mary Otten
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 2:16 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: new books "language"

Tracy,
I like your suggestions. I really can't see why one needs a language
indicator at all. Can't we tell from a foreign language title that the book
is in that language? I can see a value to be able to search for a given 
language, of course, but when I see the title, I know its either a language
I underrstand, and hence know what language it is, or I don't, in which
case, it doesn't much matter. Those who do know that language will 
know. But if you must indicate language with each book, please put it after
all other relevant info.
Mary






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