Request an International Standard Number for New Zealand publications
New Zealand publishers can use this form to request a unique international identification number for your publication, for example, a book, a journal or sheet music.
What New Zealand publishers can request
New Zealand publishers can request an:
ISBN (International Standard Book Number) — for a one-off item (like a book)
ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) — for a periodic item, like a journal or magazine
ISMN (International Standard Music Number) — for sheet music.
Definition of a publisher in this context.
We aim to complete requests in 3 working days. Contact us if your request is urgent.
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Terms and conditions — International Standard Number service
Terms and conditions for the use of the National Library of New Zealand's International Standard Books Numbers (ISBN), International Standard Music Numbers (ISMN) and International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN) services.