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ISBNs and ISSNs for University Publications
The University Library provides ISBNs (International Standard Book Number) for JCU publications made available to the public. ISSNs (International Standard Serial Number) are provided by the National Library of Australia.
What is an ISBN or ISSN?
An ISBN is a 13 digit number used by publishers, booksellers and libraries for ordering, listing and stock control purposes. The following can be assigned an ISBN:
- Printed books and pamphlets
- Online publications
- Multi-media kits containing print materials
- Educational videos and software
An ISSN is an 8 digit number assigned to a serial publication which is intended to continue indefinitely. The following can be assigned an ISSN:
- Newspapers, journals and magazines
- Newsletters
- Annual reports
- Monographs in series may be eligible
Request an ISBN or ISSN
To request an ISBN send an email to isbn@jcu.edu.au and provide:
- Title
- Author(s) or editors
- Publishing body (College, School, Centre)
- Completed Cataloguing in Publication Request Form.
The ISBN will be emailed to the requestor.
JCU Library does not provide ISSNs for serials. If you require an ISSN contact the Australian ISSN Agency at https://www.nla.gov.au/the-australian-issn-agency
Legal Deposit Requirements for Published Material
Under the relevant Federal (Copyright Act 1968) and State laws publishers in Queensland are required to deposit copies of any publication with the appointed legal deposit Libraries. JCU Library will arrange legal deposit. It is required that 6 print copies of JCU publications assigned an ISBN be deposited with the Library. These will be distributed to:
- National Library of Australia
- State Library of Queensland
- Queensland Parliamentary Library
- JCU archives
- JCU Library (2 copies)
If the publication is an online only publication, a .pdf copy will need to be sent to isbn@jcu.edu.au.
Contact Details
Email: isbn@jcu.edu.au
Phone: 07 4781 4572