An ISSN National Agency is a local organization responsible for managing and assigning International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSNs) within a specific country or region. These agencies are part of the global ISSN network, coordinated by the ISSN International Centre in Paris, France. The national agencies handle applications from publishers, assign ISSNs to serial publications (such as journals, magazines, or newsletters), and ensure proper cataloging, indexing, and registration of these serials. For example, in the United States, the Library of Congress serves as the ISSN National Agency, while in the United Kingdom, it is the British Library. You can find the contact information for your country's ISSN National Agency on the ISSN International Centre's website.
I need information about the organization responsible for assigning ISSNs. Who can I reach out to if I have questions or issues with my application? Are there regional or national agencies that handle ISSN requests?
