ISSN International Centre

07/05/2026

🎨 Meet one of our inspiring colleagues and discover the passion that fuels creativity beyond the workplace!
Hamideh Memari, from the Iranian ISSN Centre, shares her journey into the world of painting: a creative escape that helps her unwind, recharge, and find clarity of mind.
Through colors and brushstrokes, Hamideh transforms moments of inspiration into beautiful works of art.
Take a look and enjoy some of her stunning creations!

30/04/2026

🎬 We are launching a new series that highlights the interests of the ISSN network members!
For this first post, Ariadna Piperissa, from the Argentine National Centre, shares a TV series recommendation connected to her country’s cultural heritage: The Eternaut, adapted from the iconic 1957 graphic novel.
Have you seen it yet?

24/04/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our colleagues at the ISSN Centre in Egypt, which is hosted by the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology's Egyptian National STI Network (ENSTINET/ASRT), for their generous support in Cairo this week, where they trained our Omani counterparts.

As we move forward with opening a new ISSN Centre in Oman, we greatly appreciate their commitment to sharing their expertise and knowledge. Delivering this training in Arabic was especially valuable in ensuring a smooth and effective transfer of skills.

This kind of collaboration truly reflects the strength of our international network.

22/04/2026

The April newsletter of the ISSN International Centre has just been released!

Stay up to date with news from CLOCKSS, Association des archivistes français, EOSC, The Scholarly Kitchen, NISO and OECD.AI.

Read it here: https://www.issn.org/newsletter_pdf/issn-newsletter-n150-april-2026/

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16/04/2026

Have you ever wondered how abbreviations in the titles of scholarly serial publications are created?

They follow precise, internationally agreed rules, as defined in ISO 4, the standard that governs the abbreviation of title words and publication titles. First introduced in 1972 and regularly updated, ISO 4 ensures clarity, consistency and unambiguous identification in scholarly communications.

The ISSN International Centre implements this standard using the List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA), a comprehensive resource containing over 56,000 standardised abbreviations in 65 languages.

Want to find out more? Discover the LTWA for free on the ISSN Portal:
👉 https://portal.issn.org/ltwa

10/04/2026

Last week, the ISSN International Centre was at the UKSG 49th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow, UK.
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, it was a pleasure to meet you all!

08/04/2026

🔍 Ever wondered how a publication has evolved over time?
Discover ISSN-H, a powerful new feature on the ISSN Portal! It lets you explore the full history of a publication, whether it's current or ceased, across all its title and format changes.

📚 Trace previous titles
📰 See how formats have changed over time
🔗 Get a complete view of a publication’s journey

Already familiar with ISSN-L, which connects different formats of a publication? ISSN-H goes even further, giving you access to all past and present versions in one place.

Curious to learn more or have a question? Drop it in the comments or get in touch!
https://portal.issn.org/

01/04/2026

🚧 ISSN Portal Update 🚧

As part of our ongoing efforts to deliver a smoother and more enhanced experience, we are continuing to roll out the remaining features of the new ISSN Portal. You can already access key services on the new platform, including the Search API, OAI-PMH synchronisation/harvesting, and Linked data, as well as ISSN-L and ISSN-H graphs.

To ensure continuity, publisher services and ISSN requests remain available on the previous version of the portal: https://publishers.issn.org/.

We appreciate your patience and continued support as we further improve the platform and work towards delivering the best possible experience.

24/03/2026

The ISSN International Centre’s March newsletter is out!

Catch the latest updates from CLOCKSS, the Digital Preservation Coalition, KB Nationale Bibliotheek, RDA Toolkit, DOAJ, and Crossref.

Read it now: https://www.issn.org/newsletter_pdf/issn-newsletter-n149-march-2026/

19/03/2026

🚧 ISSN Portal Update 🚧

We are currently revamping the ISSN Portal to bring you improved features and services. During this transition, a preliminary version is available, with additional functionalities coming soon.

In the meantime, publishers can continue to request ISSNs via our previous system, now accessible at:

👉 https://publishers.issn.org/

Thank you for your patience as we enhance your experience!

10/03/2026

On 27 February 2026, we received a letter of appreciation from the Book Chamber of Ukraine marking six years since the opening of the Ukrainian ISSN Centre.

This thoughtful letter acknowledges the support that the ISSN International Centre has provided over the years. We are glad to work with ISSN Ukraine to make their journals and other continuing publications accessible on a global scale.

We would like to thank our Ukrainian colleagues for their ongoing commitment to the ISSN network!