Add the Swedish library classification system (SAB) to classification options
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Problem
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Living in Sweden, I both borrow library books and otherwise come across former library books as well as search the library database for books (and other media), which means I get exposed to the Swedish library classification (SAB) system a bunch. I would love to be able to record these classifications in Open Library next to Dewey (DDS) et al.
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Additional Context
The Swedish libraries as a whole decided to move from SAB to DDS a couple of years ago, but many (most?) non‐academic libraries are still using SAB. SAB will also still linger for a good while to come even after all libraries have transitioned, on used/discarded books and possibly even on shelved books. Open Library could potentially become a good future resource to compare SAB assignments with DDS ones.
Proposal & Constraints
What is the proposed solution / implementation?
Add something like
- label: Swedish library classification (SAB)
name: swedish_library_classification_system
notes: ''to https://openlibrary.org/config/edition.yml
Is there a precedent of this approach succeeding elsewhere?
Elsewhere as in outside of Open Library? Or do all the classifications already in https://openlibrary.org/config/edition.yml count? :)
Which suggestions or requirements should be considered for how feature needs to appear or be implemented?
This is not a code change. An OL admin needs to edit the infogami.
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