Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Structure and syntax of the ISTC
  4.1 Basic structure and syntax
  4.2 Registration element
  4.3 Year element
  4.4 Textual work element
  4.5 Check digit
5 Allocation of an ISTC
6 Administration of the ISTC system
7 Association of an ISTC with ISTC metadata
8 Relationship with other identifiers
Annex A (normative) Method for calculation of the check
        digit for an ISTC
Annex B (normative) Principles for the allocation and use
        of ISTC
Annex C (normative) Administration of the ISTC system
Annex D (normative) ISTC metadata for registration of
        textual works
Annex E (informative) Relationships between ISTC and
        publication identifiers
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes the International Standard Text Code (ISTC) which is applicable to any textual work, whenever there is an intention to produce such a textual work in the form of one or more manifestations.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 46
Supersedes	ISO/DIS 21047 : 60.00 (2009)