Playaway Launchpad

Playaway Launchpad devices are pre-loaded tablets, cataloged according to the content on the device. Examples below follow RDA.

Fixed field

Type: m (for tablets with apps) or a (for tablets with e-books)
Form: q

Variable fields

Additional fixed field (006)

If the fixed field (008) is not for electronic resources (e.g. if the item is a text-based e-book), add an 006 field for the electronic resource aspects.

006  m^^^^jq^^c^ ^^^^^^ (Codes may be different, such as for target audience.)

Physical description fixed field (007)

In 2016 code s was implemented in 007/01 for "standalone device," replacing z.

007  cs cza

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

Place of publication and publisher (264 ‡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)

Tablets with apps:

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

Tablets with illustrated e-books:

336  text‡btxt‡2rdacontent
336  still image‡bsti‡2rdacontent
337  computer‡bc‡2rdamedia
338  other‡bcz‡2rdacarrier

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

Subject headings (650)

For games and similar apps, in ‡v use Interactive multimedia.

650 _0 Alphabet‡xStudy and teaching (Primary)‡vInteractive multimedia.

Genre headings (655)

Add any of the following, as applicable:

655 _0 Educational games.
655 _0 Video games.
655 _0 Mobile apps.