Nigerian ISBN Users' Manual (Revised Edition)
Date
2002
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
National Library of Nigeria
Abstract
- • Background (1)
- • Establishment of ISBN Agency in Nigeria (1)
- • Advantages of the ISBN (2)
- • Structure of ISBN (2) • 4.1 Group Identifier (2) • 4.2 Publisher Prefix (2) • 4.3 Title Identifier (3) • 4.4 Check Digit (3) • 4.5 Distribution of Ranges (3)
- • Scope of the ISBN (4)
- • Application of ISBN (5) • 6.1 General (5) • 6.2 Facsimile Reprints (5) • 6.3 Books in Different Format (5) • 6.4 Loose-leaf Publications (5) • 6.5 Multi volume works (5) • 6.6 Backlist (5) • 6.7 Collaborative Publications (5) • 6.8 Books sold or Distributed by Agent (6) • 6.9 Acquisition of Publisher by another (6) • 6.10 Acquisition of complete stock of a Publisher (6) • 6.11 Publisher with more than one place of Publication (6) • 6.12 Register of ISBN (6) • 6.13 ISBN can never be re-used (6)
- • ISBN for Electronic Publications (7)
- • Printing of ISBN (8) • 8.1 General (8)
- • Administration of the ISBN system (8) • 9.1 General (8) • 9.2 International Administration (8) • 9.3 Group Administration (9) • 9.4 Publishers Administration (10)
- • Non-Participating Publishers (10)
- • Practical uses of ISBN (11)
- • ISBN and ISSN (12) • Appendix - Extract from ISO Recommendations No 2108, 1992 (E) (13) • Frequently asked questions about ISBN system (14) • Notes on the Allocation of ISBNs To non-Printed Books (16)
Description
The Nigerian ISBN Users’ Manual (Revised Edition) serves as an official reference guide published by the National Library of Nigeria through the Nigerian ISBN Agency. Designed to standardize bibliographic control and streamline book trade operations, this manual provides comprehensive guidance on the implementation, administration, and technical structure of the International Standard Book Numbering (ISBN) system within the Nigerian publishing industry. The publication outlines the historical background of the ISBN system globally and its establishment in Nigeria in 1974. It detailed breaks down the 10-digit ISBN structure comprising the group identifier, publisher prefix, title identifier, and computer check digit and explains the mathematical formula used to determine validation. Furthermore, the document covers the scope and practical applications of ISBNs across print, electronic, software, and non-print media such as audio cassettes, CD-ROMs, and educational videos. Specific guidelines are presented regarding proper placement and printing of ISBN bar codes, assignment rules for multi-volume works, reprints, collaborative publications, and joint imprints, emphasizing that an assigned ISBN must never be reused. Additionally, the manual highlights administrative workflows across international, national, and publisher levels, addresses protocols for non-participating publishers, delineates the operational differences between ISBN and ISSN systems, and includes FAQs along with extracts from ISO Recommendation 2108 for statutory compliance.