International Standard Audiovisual Number - Definition and Overview

International Standard Audiovisual Number (ISAN) is a unique identifier for audiovisual works, similar to ISBN. It is adopted as international standard ISO 15706.

Overview

The ISAN (International Standard Audiovisual Number) is a voluntary numbering system for the identification of audiovisual works. It provides a unique, internationally recognized and permanent reference number for each audiovisual work registered in the ISAN system.

The ISAN identifies works, not publications or broadcasts. The ISAN remains the same for an audiovisual work regardless of the various formats in which the work is distributed (e.g. DVD, video recording) or the uses to which it is put.

External links

• Registration Authority (http://www.isan.org)
• ISO website (http://www.iso.ch)

Example Usage of International