Biblio Book Lookup
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1743148
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Biblio Book Lookup
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Overview
Quickly create biblio nodes using an ISBN.
This module integrates with third-party resources to populate the biblio node add form based on ISBN. The Biblio module utilizes separate modules to handle this type of form population from other sources (e.g., PMID, DOI), but it does not currently provide such a module for population via ISBN.
Features
- Google Books API: Since the ISBN lookup call does not require an API key, the module is able to access ISBN information quickly and without any configuration.
- Amazon Module: If the Amazon Module is installed and properly configured, then the tools are readily available to look up an ISBN either in the local database or in the web service.
- No extra configuration required! Simply enable this module. It will always check with Google, and it will check with Amazon if you use that module.
Why Use the Amazon Module?
If the Google Books API is readily available, you might wonder why you would also want to use the Amazon module to access a second database. The reason is that neither site is 100% complete, and we achieve a higher hit rate by using both. Additionally, the URL defaults to the Amazon URL when installed, which means that biblio nodes will help extend your efforts to monetize your site.