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Are You Ready for ISBN-13?
ISBN-13 Guidance Post January 1,
2007
We are now beyond the
January 1, 2007 transition deadline.
Is your company
compliant?
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Update your ISBN-13 Readiness Directory entry
The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) provides a standard way to
identify books in global trade. On January 1, 2007 the book industry transitioned
to 13-digit ISBNs, phasing out the use of 10-digit numbers.
Why did the ISBN change? The
change to 13 digits was needed in order to expand the numbering capacity of the ISBN
system and alleviate numbering shortages in certain areas of the world.
Also, by changing the ISBN to 13 digits, the book
industry has fully aligned the numbering system for books with the
global GTIN identification system that is widely used to identify
most other consumer goods worldwide.
This change affects everyone who uses ISBNs throughout the world.
Be sure your company is ISBN-13 compliant. Follow the links below for more
information.
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