ISBN-13 Transition Support
Bowker ISBN-13 Conversion Tools and Services
January 1, 2005 marks the book industry's "Sunrise" or start of the transition process
to the 13-Digit ISBN. To assist you with the necessary changes this transition requires,
the ISBN agency provides services and advice to make the transition as easy as possible.
Important Information Resources
Are You Ready for ISBN-13?
An overview for publishers with the critical do's and don't and the recommended
implementation timeline. Why is this transition taking place and how does it impact
your copyright page, your book covers and your bar codes? Find out now.
Pubnet EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) 13-Digit Conversion News
If you receive EDI orders via Pubnet, be sure to learn more about changes needed to
support EDI transactions.
BISG Resources on ISBN-13
The Book Industry Study Group, Inc. (BISG) ISBN-13 Task Force maintains this site as a
source of authoritative information and recommended implementation guidelines for ISBN-13.
Other Information
ISBN-13 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Brochure from the Bowker, the US ISBN Agency
Guidelines for the Implementation of 13-Digit ISBNs (PDF)
Information from the International ISBN Agency.
A BISAC Briefing on How to Manage the Transition (PDF)
Information from BISG on operations planning.
Conversion Tools and Services
ISBN Online Converter -This tool is convenient for those looking to convert their 10-Digit ISBNs to 13-Digit ISBNs, and vice-versa.
ISBN Conversion for Large Lists - Publishers: Looking to convert your entire ISBN-10 log book? The ISBN Agency provides services to convert larger lists of ISBNs which will also provide you a report of the title information listed in Books In Print.
Apply for your converted list.
CORE Data Services - Bowker offers a wide variety of services to ensure all data is Compliant with ONIX standards, Organized according to industry best practices, Refined to enable efficiency, and Enhanced with all required information - enabling its full potential throughout the entire global supply chain.
Enquire about how
your ISBN and bibliographic data is represented in the world-wide supply
chain.
DOI - The Transition to the 13-Digit ISBN will create
many changes -- all designed to promote global commerce within the book
industry. One of these changes is the adoption of the Digital Object Identifier
(DOI) in parts of the electronic industry supply chain. DOI is a system
for identifying and exchanging intellectual property in the digital environment.
An ISBN may be present within a DOI and it is primarily utilized to electronically
link an individual or machine to specific Metadata.
Enquire to receive more information
about the use of DOIs within the book industry.
