ISO 15511:2003
Information and documentation - International Standard Identifier for Libraries and Related Organizations (ISIL)

Standard No.

ISO 15511:2003

Release Date

2003

Published By

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Status

Withdraw

Replace By

ISO 15511:2009

Latest

ISO 15511:2019

Scope

The purpose of this International Standard is to define and promote the use of a set of standard identifiers for the unique identification of libraries and related organizations with a minimum impact on already existing systems. An ISIL identifies an organization, i.e., a library or a related organization, or one of its subordinate units, which is responsible for an action or service in a bibliographic environment (e.g. creation of machine-readable information). It can be used to identify the originator or holder of a resource (e.g. library material). The ISIL is intended for use by libraries and agencies doing business with libraries, such as suppliers and publishers. An ISIL identifies an organization or one of its subordinate units, throughout its life. In some cases, such as when an organization has moved or undergone a significant administrative change (e.g. a merger with another organization), particularly one that results in a name change, more than one ISIL identifier may be assigned. Since this International Standard allows the use of existing codes to be incorporated into the ISIL, it is possible that a given organization may have more than one ISIL, however, the intent of this standard is to minimize the number of codes. Any library or related organization, library administrative unit or subordinate unit, acting autonomously, which is engaging in international library or booktrade communication, may be assigned an ISIL. An ISIL is not intended to be used to classify organizations or their services and holdings.

ISO 15511:2003 history

• 2019 ISO 15511:2019 Information and documentation — International standard identifier for libraries and related organizations (ISIL)
• 2011 ISO 15511:2011 Information and documentation - International standard identifier for libraries and related organizations (ISIL)
• 2009 ISO 15511:2009 Information and documentation - International standard identifier for libraries and related organizations (ISIL)
• 2003 ISO 15511:2003 Information and documentation - International Standard Identifier for Libraries and Related Organizations (ISIL)