Category: From the ISBN team
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Advice from the ISBN team
How is a barcode file opened? Please do not try to open a barcode file. Barcode files are inserted, not opened. Do NOT double-click on the barcode to begin working with it. Open the book cover file and insert the barcode file from the toolbar as you would a picture file. The barcode file will…
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Advice from the ISBN team
If a spouse or family member passes away, can a relative or surviving spouse use their remaining ISBNs? ISBNs are considered property of the publisher and all of their ISBNs can be transferred to a new owner, including a family member. The entire block of ISBNs is transferred to a new company owner(s). The block…
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Advice from the ISBN team
Who should apply for an ISBN? It is always the publisher of the book who should apply for the ISBN. For the purposes of the ISBN, the publisher is the group, organisation, company or individual who is responsible for initiating the production of a publication. Normally, it is also the person or body who bears…
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Advice from the ISBN team
Why does a book need an ISBN? ISBNs are linked to essential information. They allow booksellers and readers to know what book they are buying, what the book is about, and who the author is. They are the global standard for identifying titles. ISBNs are used worldwide as a unique identifier for books. They are…
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Advice from the ISBN team
When registering at MyIdentifiers.com.au you can choose a pen-name or pseudonym to include as the publisher name. When assigning title detail, the author’s name can also be a pen-name, however, it is mandatory to supply your proper name as the contact person during registration. This needs to be added as an internal contact. This name wouldn’t be…
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FAQ with the ISBN team
What is the difference between buying my own ISBN and using one supplied to me by a publisher/service provider? The ISBN identifies a book or other book-like product (such as an audiobook) in a specific format and edition, but an ISBN also identifies the publisher. The purpose of the ISBN is to establish and identify…