ISBN, International Standard Book Number, is used for indentifying printed monographic media. This means that books, dissertations and reports are assigned a unique combination of figures when being published. 

ISBN for Publications at the University

Umeå University Library administers ISBN for monographs and parts of series where Umeå University is the editor. Please contact the library administration to order ISBN: Helen Landby Solweig Byström

ISBN for Dissertations

Before you may receive an ISBN by the University Library (UB) the title of your dissertation must be established. The international standard book number needs to be printed in your dissertation.
ISBN consists of 13 figures in five groups separated by hyphens. Example: ISBN 978-91-7264-274-4. If your dissertation is published in a series it must have an ISSN assigned as well.  

ISSN

ISSN, International Standard Serial Number, identifies continuous resources. The number indicates a series and is provided by the publishing unit. ISSN consists of 8 figures in two groups of four, separated by a hyphen. Example: ISSN 1404-3815

Dissertation in Series

Is your dissertation going to be part of one or more series published by your department or faculty? Please contact your department for information on what applies.