ISBN (International Standard Book Number) registration is a system used globally to uniquely identify books. Each ISBN is assigned to a specific edition of a book, aiding in cataloging, distribution tracking, and sales management. The legal guidelines for ISBN registration, including eligibility, application procedures, and responsibilities, are outlined in the “International ISBN Agency-User’s Manual.” This manual ensures consistency and integrity in the ISBN system, facilitating efficient communication and commerce within the publishing industry worldwide.
Issuing Office
Address : 32, Justice S.M. Murshed Sarani, Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka -1207.
Email : nanldirector@gmail.com
Website : www.nanl.gov.bd
Required list of Documents
- Trade License [Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer; in case of a Publishing House]
- Application on the Publisher’s letterhead requesting for an ISBN. [Original]
- Book
- Manuscript of the book in case of an author requesting for an ISBN. [A copy of the book must be submitted to the National Library (as per Copy Right Law) within 60 days after publishing the book]
Step by step process
Step 1 Application Submission and Document Collection: The applicant submits the application on the publisher’s letterhead or plain paper, addressed to the Director, National Library, along with supporting documents.
Step 2 ISBN Generate: The Director then assigns the application to the Bibliographer, who reviews it and forwards it to the Technical Assistant.** The Technical Assistant completes the necessary calculation for ISBN and selects an ISBN for the applicant.
Step 3 License Collection: The applicant collects the ISBN License.
Fee Schedule:
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Renewal Process:
Required list of Documents
- An Application on the Publisher’s letterhead requesting for an ISBN. [Original]
- ISBN Code and Number [Original copy]
Step by step process
Step 1 Application Submission and Document Collection: The applicant submits the application on the publisher’s letterhead or plain paper, addressed to the Director, National Library, along with supporting documents.
Step 2 ISBN Generate: The Director then assigns the application to the Bibliographer, who reviews it and forwards it to the Technical Assistant.** The Technical Assistant completes the necessary calculation for a new number under the previous ISBN.
Step 3 License Collection: Obtains new number under previous ISBN
Fee Schedule:
No fee is required
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1 day
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