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The librarian manual says this about format:In this field the format/binding type of the book can be added - i.e. Hardcover, Paperback, Mass Market Paperback, Audio CD, ebook, etc.
The format field has a drop-down box with the most common formats. Select the one that matches the book you have. If there is not an appropriate format, click on the "other" link next to the format field. The field will then turn into a text box where you can type in the format of the book. Please use the existing formats if possible (i.e. use Hardcover instead of manually listing Hardback, etc) and if manually adding a format, use correct spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
No it is not accepted or standard practice
Nope, I separated one of those just yesterday & created a new edition.
I've been seeing this a fair amount lately. The book format field is filled with two different formats, either "Hardcover and E-book" or "Paperback and E-book."
Is this acceptable practice?