Library of Congress Control Number

The Library of Congress Control Number is assigned, in advance of publication, by the U.S. Library of Congress to process titles that book publishers submit to become part of the Library's permanent catalog. However, this service is not available for books that have already been published, or books that are being republished with Schiel & Denver's out-of-print service. The LCCN costs $150 with Schiel & Denver Book Publishers.

If you want to have a LCCN for your book, you must purchase this service before your book is published, preferably at the time when you purchase you submit your manuscript. Please note that LCCNs cannot be assigned after the publication date and the Library of Congress reserves the right to refuse the addition of your book to it's permanent catalog.

The following types of book are ineligible for a Library of Congress Control Number:

1. Books which are already published and out-of-print editions.
2. Books for which Cataloging in Publication service has been purchased.
3. E-Books (i.e. books published in electronic format).
4. Custom editions.
5. Books under 50 pages unless the book is a genealogy or children's book.
6. Textbooks below the college level.
7. Books not intended for wide distribution to libraries.
8. Religious instructional materials.
9. All translated books except Spanish.
10. Mass market paperbacks.
11. Books which do not list a U.S. city as place of publication on the title page or copyright page.
12. Books for which Cataloging in Publication data has been (or will be) requested.E-Books (i.e. books published in electronic format).
13. Custom editions.
14. Items under 50 pages with the exception of genealogies and children's literature and catalog exhibitions submitted by museums and art galleries.
15. Textbooks below the college level. Items not intended for wide distribution to libraries.
16. Religious instructional materials.
17. Translations except Spanish.
18. Mass market paperbacks.