What Are ISBN Barcodes And Why Do We Need Them
History Of The ISBN: In 1965 Great Britain the largest book retailer decided to move its stock to a computerised warehouse and needed a standard numbering system for books to track stock inventory. The SBN numbering system was developed (Standard Book Numbering) system in 1966 and installed in 1967. After a international committee was formed the SBN was then expanded to a International Standard Book Numbering now known as (ISBN) in 1970 and has become the standard for today as a globally accepted service. ISBN's are incorporated and registered for every book published and is a way to track information like Title, Author, Issue Number and Price
So who needs to use a ISBN Barcode Numbers
For every new book being published the publisher should apply for a new ISBN number from there local national library. Part of the registration process is to submit the title, author, and publisher to the library so it is recorded to the ISBN register and this information is generally printed on the first page of the book
Do ISBN Barcodes Come in Different Sizes
ISBN barcodes follow the standards of EAN13 type barcodes in regards to physical size of the barcode. The ISBN Barcode text above the image provide the actual number. From there the ISBN Number is integrated into the barcode itself.
How Much Do ISBN Barcodes Cost
Barcode Solutions produce all types of barcodes. As a volume global barcode producer we charge the same amount for an ISBN Barcode as we do for a UPC, EAN, ITF, Pharma code, ISSN type barcode. The more barcodes you order the cheaper it is per barcode. In most cases we are up to 50% cheaper to produce custom made isbn barcodes in the UK
So where can i register for my ISBN Barcode Numbers in the UK
http://www.isbn.nielsenbook.co.uk/controller.php?page=121
Once you have received your registered isbn barcode number from Nielsen Book website please ask Barcode Solutions to produce your high quality barcode image for you at a discount price.