California Room Books Collection by Kaggle | Media and Entertainment

About this Dataset

California Room Books Collection

Collection of books housed in the California Room of the library

By San Jose [source]

About this dataset

In addition to these book-specific details, the dataset also contains information about contributors who have made valuable contributions to this collection. The contributors can be individuals or organizations who have played an important role in preserving and expanding this collection.

Moreover, this dataset includes crucial information about when each record was created and last modified. This helps researchers and users to identify the most recently added or updated books in the collection.

To enhance user experience and provide a deeper understanding of each book's content, this dataset also provides links to viewer URLs where readers can access an online reader specifically designed for these books. Additionally, thumbnail URLs are provided for quick visual reference.

The geographical coverage section of this dataset offers insights into the geographic locations or areas covered within each book. This is particularly useful for those looking for specific regional topics or interests.

Lastly but importantly, there is helpful data regarding rights and copyrights associated with each book. Understanding these usage rights ensures compliance with legal regulations while utilizing materials from this collection.

Overall, with its extensive range of information on creators/authors

How to use the dataset

1. Understanding the Dataset Columns

Before diving into any analysis, it's important to understand what each column represents in the dataset:

cdmcreated: The date and time when the record was created.

cdmmodified: The date and time when the record was last modified.

contributor: The person or organization that contributed to the collection.

creator: The person or organization that created the book.

description: A brief description or summary of the book.

extent: The physical size or length of the book.

format: The format or medium of the book (e.g., hardcover, paperback, ebook).

language: The language in which the book is written.

publisher: The person or organization that published
the book.

It's essential to have a clear understanding of these columns as they will be crucial for your analysis.

2. Exploring Book Information

The dataset contains various fields related to each book in detail. To explore specific aspects of books within this collection:

a) Title: Look at the column named title which represents title/names given to each individual book present in this collection.

b) Creator: Analyze creator details regarding who wrote/authored these books.

c) Description: Read through description field for obtaining a brief summary about each individual piece available in this collection.

d) Publisher Details: Examine who published those books by focusing on publisher column information.

e) Format & Language: Explore different formats (hardcover/paperback/ebook etc.) mentioned under format, and languages in which the books are written based on the language field.

f) Geographic Coverage: If you are interested in books that cover specific geographic locations, refer to geographic coverage entries.

3. Understanding Contributors

The dataset also provides information about contributors who have contributed to this collection. To analyze this aspect:

a) Contributor Details: Explore the contributor column to get insights into individuals or organizations that have made contributions.

b) Contribution Types: Investigate different types of contributions offered by contributors, which can be found within the contributor field.

4. Visualizing Thumbnail Images and Viewer URLs

Research Ideas

Analyzing book trends: By analyzing the type or genre of books in the dataset, researchers can gain insights into popular genres or emerging trends in literature. They can also analyze the language and geographic coverage columns to determine the cultural and regional preferences of readers.

Assessing publishing industry: The dataset provides information on publishers, creators, and contributors to books in the California Room Collection. Researchers can analyze this data to assess the publishing industry's diversity and identify key players or influential individuals.

Copyright research: The rights column provides information about copyright or usage rights of each book. Using this dataset, researchers can study copyright patterns over time, assess any changes in copyright restrictions or permissions, and track how books' rights have been managed by different publishers or contributors

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
Data Source

License

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) - Public Domain Dedication
No Copyright - You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. See Other Information.

Columns

File: library-california-room-books_1.csv

Column name	Description
cdmcreated	The date and time when the record was created. (Date/Time)
cdmmodified	The date and time when the record was last modified. (Date/Time)
contributor	The person or organization that contributed to the collection. (Text)
creator	The person or organization that created the book. (Text)
description	A brief description or summary of the book. (Text)
extent	The physical size or length of the book. (Text)
format	The format or medium of the book, such as hardcover, paperback, or ebook. (Text)
language	The language in which the book is written. (Text)
publisher	The person or organization that published the book. (Text)
rights	Information about copyright or usage rights of the book. (Text)
geographic coverage	Details regarding the location or setting of the book. (Text)
dimensions	The dimensions or measurements of the book. (Text)
transcript	A text version of the content of the book, if available. (Text)
thumbnailURL	The URL of a thumbnail image representing the book's cover artwork. (URL)
title	The title of the book. (Text)
type	The type or category of the book, such as fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. (Text)
viewerURL	The URL of an online platform where users can access and read the book digitally. (URL)

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
If you use this dataset in your research, please credit San Jose.

Tables

Library California Room Books 1

@kaggle.thedevastator_california_room_books_collection.library_california_room_books_1

270.02 KB
5848 rows
19 columns


CREATE TABLE library_california_room_books_1 (
  "index" BIGINT,
  "cdmcreated" TIMESTAMP,
  "cdmmodified" TIMESTAMP,
  "contributor" VARCHAR,
  "creator" VARCHAR,
  "date" VARCHAR,
  "description" VARCHAR,
  "extent" VARCHAR,
  "format" VARCHAR,
  "language" VARCHAR,
  "publisher" VARCHAR,
  "rights" VARCHAR,
  "geographic_coverage" VARCHAR,
  "dimensions" VARCHAR,
  "transcript" VARCHAR,
  "thumbnailurl" VARCHAR,
  "title" VARCHAR,
  "type" VARCHAR,
  "viewerurl" VARCHAR
);