[Yulcat-l] OCLC Tech Bulletin 253 (13-digit ISBN & OCLC numbers)

[Steven Arakawa]

OCLC has now set the dates for implementation of the 13 digit ISBN and the 
9 digit OCLC number in their systems.

--Steven

Date:         Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:03:11 -0400
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From: "Insabella,Peter" <insabelp at OCLC.ORG>
Subject: Technical Bulletin 253 (ISBN and OCLC Number Changes) now available
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Status:  O

Technical Bulletin 253: ISBN and OCLC Number Changes is now available in 
both HTML and PDF formats.

It covers these topics:

§         The OCLC implementation of thirteen-digit ISBNs.  The 
International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is currently ten digits. Starting 
on January 1, 2007, the ISBN will be thirteen digits. Some publishers have 
already switched to the new, longer numbers. After January 1, 2007, they 
all must use them.
§         The expansion of the OCLC number from eight to nine digits. 
Currently, the OCLC control number is a fixed-length, eight-digit number. 
However, OCLC will soon reach the last eight-digit number. On November 12, 
2006, WorldCat records will be able to have nine-digit OCLC numbers. The 
100 millionth WorldCat record will be the first nine-digit number.

This technical bulletin describes the implications of these major changes 
and what you need to do to prepare for the changes.  It is available 
at: 
<http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/worldcat/tb/253/default.htm>http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/worldcat/tb/253/default.htm


Peter Insabella
Manager, Product Documentation Content
OCLC
(614) 764-4330
<mailto:peter_insabella at oclc.org>peter_insabella at oclc.org



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Steven Arakawa
Catalog Librarian for Training & Documentation
Catalog Dept. Sterling Memorial Library. Yale University.
P.O. Box 208240 New Haven, CT 06520-8240
(203)432-8286 steven.arakawa at yale.edu
   
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