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What is a DOI or ISBN?

A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a persistent and stable identifier for electronic materials. The advantage of using a DOI in the online environment is that it can be expressed in resolvable format, (e.g. https://doi.org/10.32613/nrp/2021.4) so that there is always a link back to the online location of the item.

An International Standard Book Number (ISBN) identifies a book by format (print, audio etc.), edition and publisher. They simplify book distribution, and purchase, and improve the chances that a book will be found and sold.

It is not necessary for an ISBN and DOI to be issued for the same publication unless it will be distributed in both print and electronic formats.

The Library can provide you with these identifiers if you meet certain conditions. Please see the guidelines below and request the appropriate identifier using the related form.

Eligibility guidelines

Eligibility Guidelines

  • The University of Notre Dame Australia must be the sole publisher. Copyright may be jointly held with an external body.
  • Grey literature or research data authored/created by a staff member (adjuncts included), student or organisational unit.
  • Digital versions of University of Notre Dame Australia-hosted conference proceedings (full-text, peer reviewed)
  • Digital research reports.
  • University of Notre Dame Australia theses.
  • Grey literature or datasets must be made freely available in ResearchOnline@ND following allocation of DOI.
  • Publications must contain a research component. Disputes will be resolved by the appropriate Faculty Research Committee.
  • Item must be eligible for inclusion in ResearchOnline@ND as the DOI must resolve to a ResearchOnline record.
  • Research reports must include a separate title page, author affiliation statement, copyright statement and acknowledgment of commissioning body if appropriate. Suggested citation and appropriate Creative Commons licence are optional.

Eligibility Guidelines

  • The University of Notre Dame Australia must be the sole publisher. Copyright may be jointly held with an external body.
  • Grey literature authored by a staff member (adjuncts included), student or organisational unit.
  • Monographs authored by a staff member, student or organisational unit if accompanied by email approval from the chair of the relevant research committee or equivalent.
  • Print versions of University of Notre Dame Australia-hosted conference proceedings (full-text, peer reviewed)
  • Print research reports.
  • Publication must contain a research component. Disputes will be resolved by the appropriate Faculty Research Committee.
  • Publication must be eligible for inclusion in ResearchOnline@ND.
  • Document must include a separate title page, author affiliation statement, copyright statement and acknowledgment of commissioning body if appropriate. Suggested citation and appropriate Creative Commons licence are optional.

Note: A research report does not require an ISBN to meet the government guidelines or be eligible for National or State Legal Deposit.

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