ISSN Check Digit BMACLENN@UVMVM.BITNET 03 Oct 1991 17:05 UTC

Another error delivery message that missed the list is appended.  --  Birdie

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From:   NAME: Sam A. Khosh-Khui
        FUNC: Library/Cataloging
        TEL: 512/245-2288                     <SK03 AT A1 AT SWT>
To:     BITNET%"SERIALST@UVMVM.BITNET"@MRGATE@NYSSA

        Yes, the ISSN includes a check digit.  However, unlike the ISBN
        the structure has no meaning.  ISSN code is eight digits long and
        consists of seven digits that uniquely identify the serial title
        plus a check digit.

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        *                                                             *
        * Sam A. Khosh-khui                     BITNET: SK03@SWTEXAS  *
        * Serials Cataloger                      PHONE: 512/245-2288  *
        * Albert B. Alkek Library                  FAX: 512/245-3002  *
        * Southwest Texas State University                            *
        * San Marcos, Texas 78666-4604                                *
        *                                                             *
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