About OttoEditions

What is OttoEditions?

Who may order items from OttoEditions?

Library Customers

Functionality

What is OttoEditions?

OttoEditions is the HARRASSOWITZ online search and order system. It contains information dating from 1986 and includes more than 1.8 million monographic records (as of October 2005) and over 100,000 European music scores. HARRASSOWITZ expects to add approximately 100,000 records annually.

OttoEditions covers the scholarly works and literary texts of German-speaking countries, from more than 40,000 publishers and publishing institutions. Largely composed of German and English language publications, OttoEditions also contains a select number of works in other Continental European languages. Bibliographic records in the database are prepared by HARRASSOWITZ with some contributions from the Deutsche Bibliothek.

Who may order items from OttoEditions?

Authorized Library Customers:

Libraries who have already established an account with HARRASSOWITZ may set up an online account for OttoEditions by filling out the online registration form found at the OttoEditions site http://www.harrassowitz.de/ottoeditions. If your library does not have an account with HARRASSOWITZ, please contact service@harrassowitz.de.

A complete list of terms and conditions for Libraries is available on the HARRASSOWITZ web site by requesting the appropriate Service Document : Request a Service Document.

Functionality for libraries

OttoEditions allows libraries to make pre-order selections, order titles online, review current orders, and track order progress. Orders placed online can be imported into the local library acquisitions system. Customized book lists and management reports will also be available. OttoEditions is password-protected and offers online user registration and profile management to assist libraries with their acquisitions and collection development activities.