Playaway audio

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Playaways are generally cataloged as audiobooks.

Playaways exist in two sizes: 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. and 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. Consider these to be minor differences. Either dimension may be accepted without inspecting the item.


Content, Media, and Carrier (336, 337, 338)
336  spoken word ‡b spw ‡2 rdacontent
337  audio ‡b s ‡2 rdamedia
338  other ‡b z ‡2 rdacarrier
Digital File Characteristics (347)
Locally, use "Playaway audio" instead of ACELP.
347 audio file ‡b Playaway audio ‡2 local
Local notes
538  Playaway Digital Audio.
500  Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player.
500  Accompanying material may vary.