ISMN Barcode

This Symbology is also known as International Standard Music Number, ISMN-13, ISMN-10, ISMN+5, ISMN+2, ISMN Supplement 5/Five-digit Add-On, ISMN Supplement 2/Two-digit Add-On, ISO 10957

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

ISMN BarcodeThe International Standard Music Number (ISMN) is a unique number for the identification of all printed music publications from all over the world, whether available for sale, hire or gratis--whether a part, a score, or an element in a multi-media kit.
The ISMN is designed to rationalize the processing and handling of printed music and the respective bibliographical data for publishing houses, the music trade and libraries.

The Components of an ISMN

The structure for ISMN numbers is the following:
  • The letter M used to distinguish the ISMN from the ISBN
  • 3 digits for Publisher identifier
  • 5 digits for Item identifier
  • 1 digit for checksum

Based on the ISMN number passed to Barcode Professional, it will generate an EAN-13 barcode representing the specified ISMN.

Add-On or Supplement code

The Add-On Symbols were designed to encode information supplementary to that in the main bar code symbol on periodicals and paperback books. The Add-On can be composed of 2 or 5 digits only.

Sample of an ISMN Barcode
Sample of an ISMN Barcode

Light Margin Indicators - a greater than (>) and/or less than (<) character - are intended to protected the essential light areas to the left and right of the code that the barcode scanner needs to recognize the beginning and end.

How to create ISMN barcodes using Barcode Professional for

Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get an ISMN barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to Ismn
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth property to 0.013 (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarHeight property to 0.9 (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • If Guard Bars are needed:
      • Set the GuardBar property to True
      • Set the GuardBarHeight property to 0.965 (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the QuietZoneWidth property to 0.091 (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with an ISMN number
  • Add-On Settings if needed:
    • Set the EanUpcSupplement to Digits2 (Two-Digit Add-On) or Digits5 (Five-Digit Add-On)
    • Set the EanUpcSupplementCode with the Add-On value which must be 2 or 5 digits only
  • Drawn Light Margin Indicators if needed:
    • Set the DisplayLightMarginIndicator to True
Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get an ISMN barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to Ismn
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    All values for barcode dimensions are expressed in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils. For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit property as needed.
    • Set the BarWidth property to 0.013 (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarHeight property to 0.9 (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • If Guard Bars are needed:
      • Set the GuardBar property to True
      • Set the GuardBarHeight property to 0.965 (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the QuietZone property to 0.091, 0, 0.091, 0 - Left, Top, Right, Bottom (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with an ISMN number
  • Add-On Settings if needed:
    • Set the EanUpcSupplement to Digits2 (Two-Digit Add-On) or Digits5 (Five-Digit Add-On)
    • Set the EanUpcSupplementCode with the Add-On value which must be 2 or 5 digits only
  • Drawn Light Margin Indicators if needed:
    • Set the DisplayLightMarginIndicator to True

ISMN barcode images example

Code property = M-345-12345-8 will produce the following barcode image:

ISMN Barcode - Code property = M-345-12345-8