Links for Book Registrations:

 

ISBN number - International Standard Book Number.

 

Barcode - Bookland EAN Barcode with price extension.

 

UPC Code - Universal Product code. You only use this code if you're selling to other retail markets besides bookstores.

 

ABI - Advanced Book Information. Apply for this 3 to 6 months before you print in order to be listed in the Books In Print directory. When you apply for your ISBN number, this form will accompany your application.

R. R. Bowker, Bowkerlink.com

 

LCCN - Library of Congress Control Number. This number goes on the copyright page. This is the Pre-assigned Control Number Program.

 

CIP - Cataloging in Publication. This number also goes on the copyright page and you have to be a registered publisher in order to obtain this number. For more information write to the Library of Congress, Cataloging in Publication Division, COLL/CIP (4320), Washington, DC 20450-4320. 

 

Copyright - your book is automatically copyright protected, but not copyright registered. Once your book is published, you should always send for copyright registration to protect its contents.