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Add what is and isn't a book in the ReadMe #46

Closed BrittanyBunk closed 3 years ago

BrittanyBunk commented 3 years ago

I can't really tell the difference between a book and a document. Since this is the librarians github, I would say it's the perfect place to show librarians what is and isn't a book, especially since it's not really written in many places.

If it's too big for the ReadMe, at least make a separate document and put the link in the ReadMe.

In the meantime, would https://www1.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/odh/documents/tasty-treats-teeth.pdf be a book or a document? The government creates many documents, but it kind of looks like an e-book.

seabelis commented 3 years ago

See https://openlibrary.org/help/faq/editing#book-formats

seabelis commented 3 years ago

Your example is not a book, please do not add it.

BrittanyBunk commented 3 years ago

that link would be great in the read-me.

Based on your list, I don't see why it's not, as it fits underneath:

Which category are you placing it under?