International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
The ISBN is a number used internationally by publishers, retailers, and distributors to identify each edition of a book. Each number is unique, so no other book or product can be associated with it. BookLogix will assign an ISBN for each edition of the book where applicable: hardcover, softcover, eBook (ePub and mobi if applicable), and audiobook.
BookLoix offers 2 types of ISBNs:
- Publisher (BookLogix-owned) ISBNs: The ISBN on your book is registered to BookLogix, therefore listing us as the publisher of the book.
- Custom ISBNs: We will set up an ISBN account under your name/your company name, and the ISBN will be registered to you, making you the publisher of the book.
Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)
This service registers the book with the Library of Congress Catalog, allowing public library systems to look up information on your book to identify the publisher, should they become interested in ordering the book. Having an LCCN does not mean your book will be automatically stocked in libraries. Client must provide 1 printed book from their book order for us to ship to the Library of Congress, but the LOC does not keep all the books they receive permanently.
Barcode Creation
A barcode is needed on the back of a book in order to be sold by retailers. BookLogix will create and place a barcode on the back cover of the book, which states the ISBN and may or may not also include the list price of the book.