What is an ISBN?
... ISBN & ISSN Numbers
The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 13-digit number
that uniquely identifies books and book-like products published internationally.
While an ISBN is not mandatory, and does not provide copyright on a
work, it is the principal worldwide ordering device for the international book
trade and library market. (Note — the ISBN number was formerly 10 digits.)
Who assigns an ISBN? ISBNs are assigned by ISBN group agencies worldwide coordinated
by the International ISBN Agency in Berlin. The Australian ISBN Agency
assigns ISBNs in Australia. L&R Hartley, Publishers act as brokers for the
application process.
Who is eligible for an ISBN? An ISBN can be allocated to: printed books and pamphlets; microfiche
publications; book readings on cassette and educational videos; online publications
(e-books); multimedia kits containing printed material; and compu-ter
software.
Who is ineligible for an ISBN?
An ISBN cannot be allocated to ephemeral material such as diaries,
calendars, theatre and concert programs, advertising material or prospectuses,
sheet music which is unbound and without a title page, art prints and
art folders without a title page or text. Serial publications such as newspapers,
magazines and annual reports receive an ISSN (International Standard
Serial Number). What is an ISSN? The ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) is a unique code for the identification of serial publications. It can be used wherever information on serials needs to be recorded or communicated. The ISSN is the serials equivalent of the ISBN (International Standard Book Number). The ISSN system provides booksellers, publishers, researchers and librarians with a simple and accurate method of identifying a particular serial, even where there is more than one serial with the same or similar title. The ISSN may also be used as an identifying number in stock control systems for the wholesale and retail trade, and may be incorporated into a barcode. The ISSN system was established within the framework of UNESCO’s World Science Information Program (UNISIST) to control the registration of serials and ISSN allocations world-wide. How long does it take to get ISBNs or ISSNs?
ISBN applications are processed in 7 to 10 working days, from the time that we receive your application. Same or next day fast track processing is available for an additional fee per ISBN. Barcode applications can take up to 8 to 10 working days. ISSNs take up to 5 working days for print matter and (usually) one or two days for electronic media.
Whose name is linked to the ISBN?
L&R Hartley, Publishers purchase their ISBNs in blocks, and this makes it cheaper for you. If you want to publish under your own name, a one-off additional fee of $75 is required for publisher registration of your name.
Can I order an ISBN online?
Yes, the standard fee is $125 per publication (includes the forwarding of the two copies of your publication that you send to us for Manditory Legal Deposit — see below) One-off fee of $75.00 for your own name publisher registration Barcode of ISBN Number $50.00 per ISBN Number (Must be ordered at the same time as ISBN Number otherwise additional charges will apply)
Can I order an ISSN online?
Yes, the standard fee is $25 per publication (includes the forwarding of the copy of your publication that you send to us for Manditory Legal Deposit — see below)
What is the Manditory Legal Deposit?
Once your ISBN is issued and the publication is published, legal deposit becomes a statutory requirement. This obliges publishers to deposit copies of their publications in libraries in the country in which they are published. Under the Copyright Act 1968 and various state Acts, a copy of any published work must be deposited with the National Library and also with the appropriate State library. Legal deposit extends not only to commercial publishers but also to private individuals, clubs, churches, societies and organisations. When a new serial is published, the first copy bearing the ISSN is required to be forwarded to the National Library in accordance with the Legal Deposit provisions of the Copyright Act
L&R Hartley, Publishers can handle your Legal Deposit arrangements and this is usually incorporated into our fees. However we require you to provide two (2) copies of each ISBN publication and one copy of the first issue of any ISSN publication. These need to be mailed to L&R Hartley, PUBLISHERS, P O Box 1471, Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia.
What is a Dewey Cutter Number
The Dewey Cutter is a code number used by larger libraries which, shown after a space following the DDC number or on the next line, keeps authors’ names in alphabetical order. There are two versions — the Cutter-Sanborn Four-Figure table and the Cutter Four-Figure table. Literary criticism of the author means a Z is added to the Cutter number. A $5.50 fee is required for each cutter number assignment. These are usually available within a couple of days and you will be supplied with both versions.
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