Book republished as part of a series

[K.C.]

I'm still quite new to librarianing, so I'm afraid to mess something up. I'm not sure how to fix this one. The book in question was first published in 1963, then in the 1970s the author wrote a series of four books with some of the same characters. The 1963 book was republished in 1995 under a different title as the fifth book of the series. Should the 1963 edition remain separate from the series, and only the republished edition be added to the series, or should the 1963 edition and the 1995 edition be combined (that seems drastic, but it may be correct). Thanks!

[[deleted user]]

As far as I know you need to keep it seperate. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though. Also you are technically not a Librarian because it would say you are one on your profile but it doesn't. :(

[Jessica]

How different are the 1963 book and the 1995 book? If all that is different is the title then yes, they should be combined.

[K.C.]

Hmm, weird, I've been granted librarian status for a few months now and sometimes edit. I don't know why it doesn't say I am one.

I haven't read both editions, just the original. I'll see if I can chase down the 1995 edition and compare them.

[[deleted user]]

I'll look at it what is the book title?

[Jessica]

K.C. wrote: "Hmm, weird, I've been granted librarian status for a few months now and sometimes edit. I don't know why it doesn't say I am one.

I haven't read both editions, just the original. I'll see if I c..."

If you can that would be great.

[vicki_girl]

I think it's because you're a Goodreads author. I think GR authors are automatically granted Librarian status, and thus does not need to be shown on your profile.

[K.C.]

The 1963 edition is Cobbler's Dream by Monica Dickens, which was republished as New Arrival at Follyfoot. Thanks.

[[deleted user]]

Hmm I can't seem to find it. Just leave it like it is for now.

[Jessica]

§cott ~Goodreads Librarian~ wrote: "Hmm I can't seem to find it. Just leave it like it is for now."

Scott, I asked her to compare her copy with the other if she can find one.

[[deleted user]]

Okay.

p.s. Jessica how do you look at all librarian edits? I can't seem to figure it out.

[rivka, Librarian Moderator]

vicki_girl wrote: "I think it's because you're a Goodreads author. I think GR authors are automatically granted Librarian status, and thus does not need to be shown on your profile."

Author have certain librarian privileges, but not all.

[vicki_girl]

So what happens if a person is already a librarian, then becomes a GR author (just out of curiosity)?

[[deleted user]]

oohhh okay I was wondering because I have seen some other people who have changed things but it didn't say they were a Librarian..

[Deborah]

vicki_girl wrote: "I think it's because you're a Goodreads author. I think GR authors are automatically granted Librarian status, and thus does not need to be shown on your profile."

Goodreads authors have limited abilities to edit their own books. They can't combine books, edit a series or change any books without their exact author name.

[rivka, Librarian Moderator]

vicki_girl wrote: "So what happens if a person is already a librarian, then becomes a GR author (just out of curiosity)?"

The reverse can happen too. Either way, the user would have both general librarian privileges and author privileges on their books.