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FAQs: ISBN (International Standard Book Number)
return to list of ISBN (International Standard Book Number) FAQ topics How to Use an ISBN
I just bought an ISBN -- now what do I do with it?
Once an ISBN has been purchased, the next step is to assign it to a specific edition of a specific title. Place the number on the copyright page and on the back cover. If you are using a bar code and the bar code has the ISBN encoded on it, simply use the bar code on the back cover, but still put the ISBN on the copyright page. Can I re-use an ISBN for different editions of the same title?
No, each distinct format or binding of a title must have its own separate ISBN. This includes hardcover, paperback, audio book, e-book, and DVD or VHS video versions, as well as any revised edition of a specific format. What is an ISBN Online Logbook?
Your ISBN Online Logbook subscription gives you quick and easy online maintenance of your ISBN list, no matter how many or how few ISBN prefixes you own. The ISBN Logbook is free to anybody who purchases one or more ISBN numbers, and lets you do the following:
How do I access my ISBN Online Logbook?
To access your ISBN Logbook, you'll first need to register for a free BowkerLink account. If you haven't done this already, then visit BowkerLink.com for more information. Once you've registered, simply visit the BowkerLink site, choose "ISBN Logbook" in the gray navigation bar, log in, and follow the instructions.
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