Self Publishing Your Book? Here are
Some 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.
