ISBN & Barcodes

We will complete a catalogue record of your book in the National Library of Australia. Complete your ISBN registrations and provide a single barcode. Total cost $180.00.

Your title then becomes searchable through Libraries Australia and Trove, increasing visibility for readers and librarians.

After your book is published, we complete the legal deposit by submitting your digital book file through the National Library of Australia’s online system. This ensures your book is officially recorded and preserved as part of Australia’s cultural collection.

If you did not request a digital copy of your book as part of your package, you will be required to send one physical copy of your book directly to the National Library of Australia to meet their legal deposit requirements.

You own all copyrights.

ISBN (International Standard Book Number)

An ISBN is a unique identifier assigned to your book. It distinguishes your title from every other book worldwide and is essential for cataloguing, distribution, and commercial sales.

Registering your ISBN early in the publishing process is important. Your ISBN appears on the copyright/imprint page and is used to create the barcode printed on the back cover. Retailers, libraries, and distributors rely on this number for accurate sales, stock control, and book listings.

A barcode is the machine‑readable version of your ISBN. It is printed on the back of your physical book and is required by most bookstores and major retailers. Barcodes allow for automated scanning, sales processing, and inventory tracking, ensuring your book is retail‑ready.

• Barcodes ensure your book can be scanned and sold through bookstores, libraries, and online retailers.

• Each barcode is generated from your ISBN and formatted to meet industry standards for print books.

• Your barcode is supplied as a high‑resolution file, ready for your designer or printer to place on the back cover.

Most retailers require a barcode for stocking, pricing, and point‑of‑sale systems, so including one is essential for commercial distribution. ISBN vs Copyright: An ISBN identifies your book as a commercial product. Copyright protects your creative work. In Australia, copyright protection is automatic the moment your writing is created or saved—no registration is required. Your work is legally protected without needing to file any forms or pay any fees. For more information on Australian copyright law, visit the Australian Copyright Council at copyright.org.au.