|
ISBN (International Standard Book
Number) refers to a number not a barcode. It is a
distinct, numeric business identifier depending on
9-digit Standard Book Number (SBN) code. ISBN was
created in 1996 by Gordon Foster.
ISBN Formats
·
ISBN 10
International Organization for Standardization developed
10-digit ISBN format which is renamed as International
Standard Organization ISO 2108 in 1970.
·
ISBN 13
ISBN 13 is comprised of 13 digits supporting Book land
EAN 13 and expanded in January 1, 2007
ISBN Structure
ISBN 10
ISBN 13
ISBN structure covers subsequent 4 or 5 sections:
1.
A GS1 prefix 978 or 979 designating industry, here, 978
indicates book publishing.
2.
Group Identifier
3.
Publisher Code
4.
Item Number
5.
Checksum character or a check digit
Group, Publisher, Title and Check digit are detached
through the implementation of either a hyphen or a
space. All elements of ISBN enclose different number of
digits with the exception of check digit.
Applications of ISBN
·
ISBN is used to automate ordering by book publishers,
distributors and retailers.
·
Implemented in inventory systems.
·
Employed to check sales data in issuing industry.
Generate ISBN Barcodes
through Great Barcode
Generator
|
