BDS: Data and innovation opening new possibilites

Buy BDS Data

Obtaining data from BDS is easy and flexible. Choose the option that best meets your needs or talk to us. We have a wealth of experience in tailoring solutions to our clients' requirements. Our aim is to make the whole process seamless, time-saving and cost-effective for you.

BDSLive

BDSLive delivers our industry-standard data on books and home entertainment releases via an innovative and integrated multimedia web-based service. From serious academic works to children’s books, from DVD and VHS releases to computer and console games, BDSLive offers the flexible, friendly solution for acquisitions and cataloguing. With BDSLive you can select for purchase and catalogue titles from one source and receive information at least 2 months prior to publication or release. It is the ideal tool for downloading quality, information-rich records employing all the current library classification standards.

Please consult the dedicated section of our site for further information about BDSLive or visit the BDSLive homepage.

BDZ

BDZ is the quickest and easiest way to download bibliographic information for records going back to 1950 and an ideal service to bring consistency to your catalogue. It amalgamates the resources of the BDS database and the British Library, offering the best records available.

Data is sent direct to your library system using the Z39.50 protocol. There is no need to transfer files. Once you have a Z39.50 client, you can access BDZ data from your own workstation seamlessly and search on any of the index terms offered by your system, including ISBN, author, title, keyword and Dewey number.

BDZ is an annual subscription service, and allows unlimited access to an unlimited number of users. Your licence fee is calculated according to the size of your stock.

Direct Data Feed

Receive a daily direct data feed of all the work undertaken by BDS each day. This service means that your catalogue is always as up-to-date as BDS itself. You receive a daily feed of information by FTP directly to your catalogue. You can then select and manage this information as you choose.

Direct Data Feed cuts out the need for multiple keying.

Autoresponse

Autoresponse is a service that allows you to deposit a file of ISBNs on the BDS FTP server, and receive records tailored to your profile within minutes. Autoresponse is an ideal complement to our Direct Data Feed service.

Autoresponse suits libraries who do not have Z39.50 technology, or who require relatively small files of information.

XML format

All content can also be supplied via XML API.