International Standard Book Number (ISBN) Agency

The ISBN Agency is an organization responsible for assigning and managing the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) system worldwide. An ISBN is a unique identifier assigned to books, enabling efficient tracking, ordering, and cataloging in the publishing industry. The agency ensures that each book has a distinctive number, which helps booksellers, libraries, and publishers accurately identify different editions and titles. It also maintains the database of these numbers and provides them to publishers or national agencies, facilitating a standardized, organized approach to managing book information across countries.