ISBN-13 Transition

Welcome to the Oxford University Press-USA site on the transition to ISBN-13. This is a global change which will have an impact on every segment of book publishing, retailing, and distribution. OUP-US is now ISBN-13 compliant. Please review the following information carefully.

OUP-US is ISBN-13 Compliant!!!
Effective 1/03/06 OUP-USA is supporting both ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 in transactions with its trading partners. Please review the important information on the page “Important ISBN-13 Changes”

Guide to OUP USA’s ISBN-13 Resources

Important ISBN-13 Changes explains to you, our customer, how OUP business practices and documentation will change.

Frequently Asked Questions covers both the overall ISBN-13 change and information specific to particular customer categories, including US retail and international customers.

OUP-USA ISBN-13 Transition Schedule shows the elements, schedule, and status of OUP-USA’s transition. This schedule is subject to change. OUP-USA’s schedule may not be the same as that of other publishers.

Links to Other ISBN-13 Resources provides links to organizations that offer more information about industry requirements and specifications for various elements of the changes.

More features and new information will be added. Check back for updates.

Page last updated December 27, 2005