Barcodes for Books

Do you need a barcode for your book? If you do not have an ISBN yet, please get one from Library and Archives Canada.

If you already have your ISBN, please go ahead and order below.

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) Canada online system is a free service that allows publishers to manage their ISBN account and logbook, to assign their ISBNs to future publications, and to modify information about their publications. Please allow 10 days for the ISBN to be issued.

To request ISBNs, you must first create an account in the ISBN Canada online system. As a Canadian publisher or self-publisher, you are able to manage your own ISBN account. This will allow you to view your logbook online, update and edit data, as well as request new ISBN blocks.

See their tutorial video: Everything you need to know about ISBN Canada.

Canadian ISBN Agency
Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N4

Telephone: 819-994-6872

Library and Archives Canada: 1-866-578-7777 (select 1+7+3) (Toll free in Canada and the US)

Fax: 819-934-7535
Email: [email protected]

You can find out more on our Book Barcodes Page.

Once you have your ISBN, please return to our website and order the barcode images for your ISBN below.

These barcodes can be used anywhere in the world

Sample ISBN Barcode:

Download Sample ISBN Barcode Images (zip file)

You will receive your ISBN barcode images straight away by email (in 3 formats). You can choose which barcode format you prefer and insert the barcode picture into the design for the cover of your book before printing.

ISBN Barcode with Canadian Dollar Price Code:

NOTE: If you want the barcode to include a price code (like the barcode above), let us know after making your order. The number “5” symbolizes the CAD $ sign.

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Customer Feedback:

“thanks heaps! its now on the back cover of the book. I really appreciated your very fast service, this means the book can do to the printer on monday morning” – SD

“Many thanks for your swift response! The barcode is now on my book cover” – Bill

“Thanks you so much David!! It may be a while until the next book but I’ll know where to go :)” – Christine

“Many thanks – super fast service much appreciated.” Penny

Our company has created barcode images for many books that are now for sale all over the world. Below is a selection of books that are using our barcode images: