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Information and documentation — International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

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ISO 2108:2017

Information and documentation — International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

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Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 27
Publication date:: December 15, 2017
Edition:: ISO IS 2108 edition 5 version 1
ICS:: 01.140.20

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Description (English):

ISO 2108:2017 establishes the specifications for the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) as a unique international identification system for each product form or edition of a separately available monographic publication published or produced by a specific publisher that is available to the public. It specifies the construction of an ISBN, the rules for its assignment and use, the metadata to be associated with the ISBN allocation, and the administration of the ISBN system. ISO 2108:2017 is applicable to monographic publications (books), not to textual works (content). Monographic publications include individual sections or chapters where these are made separately available and certain types of related products that are available to the public irrespective of whether those publications are made available for sale or on a gratis basis. Examples of applicable and non-applicable products are provided in Annex A. NOTE More detailed, operational guidance is provided in the latest version of the Users' Manual available from the Registration Authority for this document (see Clause 7).

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Technical committee: ISO/TC 46/SC 9 - Identification and description
SKU: ISO 2108:2017

Abstract

Overview

ISO 2108:2017 - Information and documentation - International Standard Book Number (ISBN) - defines the international specifications for the ISBN as a unique identifier for monographic publications (books). The standard specifies the construction of a 13‑digit ISBN, the rules for its assignment and use, the metadata required when allocating an ISBN, and the administration of the ISBN system. ISO 2108:2017 applies to monographic publications (including separately available chapters or sections and certain related products) and explicitly excludes continuing resources (serials, journals, websites).

Key topics and technical requirements

ISBN structure: An ISBN consists of 13 Arabic numerals divided into five elements - GS1 element, registration group, registrant, publication element, and a check digit. When shown in human‑readable form it should be prefixed by the letters ISBN and elements are typically separated by hyphens (e.g., ISBN 978-90-70002-34-3).
13‑digit format only: Since January 2007 the ISBN supply chain uses the 13‑digit form; the 10‑digit ISBN specifications were removed.
Assignment rules: ISO 2108 sets out who may be a registrant, how ISBNs are requested and allocated, and principles governing assignment and use (see Annex A and Clause 5).
Metadata requirements: The standard defines metadata elements that must be associated with an ISBN allocation to support discoverability and supply‑chain processes (see Annex D).
Administration and governance: Roles and responsibilities of the Registration Authority and national/regional registration groups are described (Clause 7, Annex B).
Validation: Annex C describes the calculation and purpose of the ISBN check digit to verify accuracy.
Digital resolution: Informative guidance (Annex E) explains options to make an ISBN actionable on networks (e.g., ISBN‑A / DOI syntax, URN:ISBN).

Practical applications and users

ISO 2108 is essential for organizations involved in publishing, distribution, discovery, and rights management:

Publishers and self‑publishers - allocate ISBNs to editions and product forms (print, ebook, audio, Braille).
Booksellers and distributors - use ISBNs for ordering, inventory and product listings.
Libraries and metadata aggregators - ingest ISBN metadata for catalogs, discovery systems, and interlibrary exchange.
Rights managers and analytics providers - track sales, editions and license variants via unique ISBNs.
Platform and digital service providers - implement ISBN resolution (ISBN‑A) and metadata exchange for digital commerce.

Related standards

Normative references cited in ISO 2108:2017 include:

ISO 639‑2 (language codes)
ISO 3166‑1 (country codes)
ISO 8601 (date/time representation)
ISO/IEC 15420 (EAN/UPC barcode symbology)

Note: Operational guidance and the latest assignment practices are available from the ISBN Registration Authority Users’ Manual.

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Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

ISBN structure: An ISBN consists of 13 Arabic numerals divided into five elements - GS1 element, registration group, registrant, publication element, and a check digit. When shown in human‑readable form it should be prefixed by the letters ISBN and elements are typically separated by hyphens (e.g., ISBN 978-90-70002-34-3).
13‑digit format only: Since January 2007 the ISBN supply chain uses the 13‑digit form; the 10‑digit ISBN specifications were removed.
Assignment rules: ISO 2108 sets out who may be a registrant, how ISBNs are requested and allocated, and principles governing assignment and use (see Annex A and Clause 5).
Metadata requirements: The standard defines metadata elements that must be associated with an ISBN allocation to support discoverability and supply‑chain processes (see Annex D).
Administration and governance: Roles and responsibilities of the Registration Authority and national/regional registration groups are described (Clause 7, Annex B).
Validation: Annex C describes the calculation and purpose of the ISBN check digit to verify accuracy.
Digital resolution: Informative guidance (Annex E) explains options to make an ISBN actionable on networks (e.g., ISBN‑A / DOI syntax, URN:ISBN).

Practical applications and users

ISO 2108 is essential for organizations involved in publishing, distribution, discovery, and rights management:

Publishers and self‑publishers - allocate ISBNs to editions and product forms (print, ebook, audio, Braille).
Booksellers and distributors - use ISBNs for ordering, inventory and product listings.
Libraries and metadata aggregators - ingest ISBN metadata for catalogs, discovery systems, and interlibrary exchange.
Rights managers and analytics providers - track sales, editions and license variants via unique ISBNs.
Platform and digital service providers - implement ISBN resolution (ISBN‑A) and metadata exchange for digital commerce.

Related standards

Normative references cited in ISO 2108:2017 include:

ISO 639‑2 (language codes)
ISO 3166‑1 (country codes)
ISO 8601 (date/time representation)
ISO/IEC 15420 (EAN/UPC barcode symbology)

Note: Operational guidance and the latest assignment practices are available from the ISBN Registration Authority Users’ Manual.

ISO 2108:2017 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Practical applications and users

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key topics and technical requirements

Practical applications and users

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