PT Altianka Literasi Media is committed to publishing works that comply with national and international bibliographic identification standards. Every book published by the publisher is assigned an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements established by the national ISBN agency.

1. What is an ISBN?

An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a unique identifier assigned to a book publication. It serves as an official identification number that facilitates cataloging, distribution, archiving, and book trade activities worldwide.

2. Purpose of ISBN Assignment

• To provide a unique identity for each publication.
• To facilitate publication metadata management.
• To support book distribution and marketing.
• To enable indexing in library catalogs and bibliographic databases.
• To improve the visibility and discoverability of publications.

3. Publications Eligible for ISBN

ISBNs are assigned to publications that meet the criteria for book publication, including:

• Textbooks.
• Academic reference books.
• Research monographs.
• Conference proceedings.
• Community engagement and outreach publications.
• Popular scientific books.
• Other scholarly publications eligible for ISBN registration.

4. ISBN Registration Process

The publisher submits an ISBN application once a manuscript has completed the editorial process and is approved for publication.

The following materials are generally required:

• Final manuscript.
• Final book cover.
• Publication metadata.
• Author and/or editor information.
• Other supporting documents required by the ISBN registration authority.

5. ISBN Placement

The ISBN is displayed in the following locations:

• Copyright page.
• Back cover of printed books.
• Publication metadata on the publisher’s website.
• Digital distribution platforms where the publication is available.

6. ISBN for Multiple Publication Formats

Different publication formats may require separate ISBNs in accordance with ISBN regulations and standards.

• Print Books.
• Digital Books (PDF).
• Digital Books (EPUB).
• Other eligible publication formats.

7. Publisher Responsibilities

PT Altianka Literasi Media is responsible for ensuring that all information and metadata submitted during the ISBN registration process are accurate, complete, and consistent with the published work.