Playaway Launchpad

Playaway Launchpad devices are pre-loaded tablets, cataloged as electronic resources. Examples below follow RDA.

Chief source of information

Use the device's label as the chief source of information. If there isn't a label, prefer the most comprehensive title for the set, which will usually be on the container.

Fixed field

Type: m

BLvl: m

Form: q

Variable fields

Physical description fixed field (007)

Add an 007 field for the electronic resource aspects.

Note: In 2016 code s was implemented in 007/01 for "standalone device," replacing z. Use this code in original and copy cataloging, in both CCS and OCLC.

In CCS:

007  cs*cza||||||||

In OCLC:

007  ‡a c ‡b s ‡d c ‡e z ‡f a

Publisher number (028)

Record any publisher number in an 028 field.

028 52 LP000228‡bFindaway World

Title (245)

Do not include category/subject phrases like "Critical Thinking" as part of the title. Add as a quoted note.

245  The think master!.
500  "Critical thinking."

General material designation (245 ‡h)

Do not add a GMD.

Place of publication and publisher (264 ‡a and ‡b)

Transcribe "Findaway World, LLC" as the publisher. Do not treat any form of "Playaway" as a publisher.

264  1 Solon, OH :‡bFindaway World, LLC,‡c[2016]

Date of publication (264 ‡c)

Use the most recent date found anywhere on the device or container.

Physical description (300)

300  1 Launchpad tablet :‡bsound, color ;‡c20 x 13 cm +‡e1 USB cable and 1 AC power adapter (in case 22 x 16 cm)

Content, Media, and Carrier (336, 337, 338)

336  computer program‡bcop‡2rdacontent
336  two-dimensional moving image‡btdi‡2rdacontent
337  computer‡bc‡2rdamedia
338  other‡bcz‡2rdacarrier

Digital file characteristics (347)

Do not use this field for electronic resources.

Form of work (380)

In CCS only, add "Tablet computer" in a 380 field.

380  Tablet computer

Series statement (490)

Do not treat phrases such as "Critical thinking" as series statements. Add as a quoted note.

Source of title note (500)

500  Title from label.

Publication note (500)

500  Issued on Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded learning tablet.

Other notes (500)

Add category phrases in a quoted note.

500  "Critical thinking."

The following are optional but recommended:

500  Content and/or functionality of apps on this tablet may have been modified for use on this device.
500  Powered by rechargeable battery; container includes one power charging cord with both USB and AC adapters.
500  Earphones not required for audio playback.
500  Device does not have Internet connectivity.
500  Includes customizable avatar for children and display detailing usage statistics for parents.

Audience note (521)

Include if present on the item.

Contents (505)

Since the apps may differ between editions, give app titles in a contents note.

Subject headings (650)

In ‡v use Interactive multimedia.

650  0 Alphabet‡xStudy and teaching (Primary)‡vInteractive multimedia.

Genre headings (655)

655  0 Educational games.
655  0 Video games.
655  0 Mobile apps.

Added entry for publisher (710)

710 2  Findaway World, LLC.