Correct.

Right now, COinS handling in LibX 1.0 is primitive and always links to
the OpenURL resolver. However, LibX 2.0 will allow customized handling
so that, for instance, ISBN COinS can be treated differently than
dissertation COinS or article CoinS.  The framework for this is
already partially in place, so ambitious JavaScript programmers can
implement such custom handling for their extension; with LibX 2.0,
every LibX maintainer will be able to choose their own preferred way
of making use of COinS.

When you place COinS, don't assume it'll only be used by tools that
simply read the info from it - place it in a place in your DOM where
there's some white space, or where placing a small link or icon would
not destroy the look and feel of your interface.

 - Godmar

On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Stephens, Owen
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> LibX uses COinS as well I think - so generally be useful in taking
> people from the global context (Open Library) to the local (via LibX)
>
> Owen
>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
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>> Karen Coyle
>> Sent: 01 December 2008 16:08
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>> Subject: [CODE4LIB] COinS in OL?
>>
>> I have a question to ask for the Open Library folks and I couldn't
>> quite
>> figure out where to ask it. This seems like a good place.
>>
>> Would it be useful to embed COinS in the book pages of the Open
>> Library?
>> Does anyone think they might make use of them?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> kc
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