Publisher Services Now Offers Enhanced Online Title Management Portal which Enables Self-publishers Greater Discoverability for their Books in the Global Book Databases
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 01, 2014 -- With the advances in technology, the traditional processes for book production and marketing have been altered, so anyone can effortlessly print and make their work available to the public. Twenty-first century self-publishers now get to capitalize on the advances in digital print-on-demand, internet marketplaces and eBook formats. Since self-publishers do not have direct relationships with booksellers, they must rely on self-promotion and database searches for their books to be discovered. The ISBN identifier is the crucial bridge linking title information to global databases. New self-publishers, who obtain an ISBN from unauthorized internet-based company, risk their title data will not be immediately uploaded to the global book database used by wholesales and retailers.
The U.S. ISBN Agency only allows certain Channel Partners, such as Publisher Services and Amazon, to provide ISBN numbers. When an ISBN is provided through a legitimate authorized channel, you can be sure that your book data will be communicated through the official bibliographic database (Bowker’s Books In Print), and will have as wide a reach as possible through this data. Obtaining ISBN assignments from eBook companies or other non-authorized sources does not enable new self-published titles to be discovered.
Publisher Services (http://www.isbn-us.com) provides small authors/publishers the ability to easily and quickly obtain single ISBN numbers and digital barcode files. Individuals planning to self-distribute and/or provide their books over the internet now have an affordable alternative to obtain single ISBN numbers and bar code artwork. ISBN assignment is available in minutes and book information (including cover art) can automatically be entered through their online portal. Customers that order ISBN numbers from Publisher Services™ program retain all copyright and distribution rights to their publications.
"We partnered with Bowker, the US ISBN Agency, in 2004 and we are now the largest provider of ISBN numbers and barcodes to self-publishers," said Andy Verb, president of Publisher Services. "We saw a tremendous need for an accessible, streamlined, and economical approach to acquiring ISBN and bar code artwork collectively. A key tenet of the service is our commitment to customer care from beginning-to-end. "
About Publisher Services™
Publisher Services, a division of Bar Code Graphics, Inc., offers numbering assistance and production/marketing solutions for small authors and publishers. Bar Code Graphics is a leading bar code solutions provider for consumers and business worldwide. Aside from being a certified GS1 Solution Partner, Bar Code Graphics has membership with BISG (Book Industry Study Group) and Independent Book Publishers Association. For more information, visit http://www.isbn-us.com.
JILL GERDZOS, Bar Code Graphics, +1 (800) 662-0701 Ext: 145, [email protected]
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