It aims to create a global book club, in which books are released into public spaces where anyone can find and read them. On the free bookcrossing platform, users can create a profile, note down the books they have released, add comments on the books they have read, follow journal entries for books, and more.

What is a book crossing ID?

What is a BCID? BookCrossing ID each book you register is given an identification number, unique to that copy of the book only; it will look something like this: 123-1234567. Each book gets its own unique BCID, and keeps it forever…. and each BCID is only used on one physical book.

Who invented BookCrossing?

Ron Hornbaker Ron Hornbaker conceived the idea for what is now known as BookCrossing in March 2001 and enlisted business partners and co-founders Bruce and Heather Pedersen to launch BookCrossing.com on April 21, 2001.

How do I find my Bcid?

Go to any ICBC Driver licensing office to apply for your BCID. Even though it is the driver licensing office, they are the ones providing the BCID Cards. You do not need to have a previous driving license in your country to get your BCID.

What is a Bcid number on a book?

A BCID number is more than just a number in a book. It is a way of online tracking of one book as it moves from reader to reader.

What is the ID number for a book?

International Standard Book Number

A 13-digit ISBN, 978-3-16-148410-0, as represented by an EAN-13 bar code
Acronym ISBN
Introduced 1970
No. of digits 13 (formerly 10)
Check digit Weighted sum

How much is a Bcid?

BC Services card & BC Identification card (BCID)

BC Services photo card Free
Original BCID (valid for five years) $35
Replacement or renewal $15
Seniors (65+) $15
Surrender a driver’s licence for a BCID Free

Are Bcid and BC Services Card the same?

When you get either your BCID (British Columbia Identification) or driver’s license, you’ll be asked to enroll in the BC Services Card. This replaces the CareCard.

Do you need 2 pieces of ID in BC?

At the time of application for assistance, each applicant must provide two pieces of identification (ID). One must be a photo ID from the list of primary ID, and the second may be selected from either the primary or secondary ID list [see Policy – Table: Primary and Secondary ID].

Why is ISBN important?

The ISBN helps customers identify and order the exact book they want to purchase. Libraries, bookstores, online retailers, distributors, and wholesalers depend on this unique identifier to track purchases and sales, and it will be necessary to apply for an ISBN if you intend to sell to them.

What does an ISBN number tell you?

An ISBN is essentially a product identifier used by publishers, booksellers, libraries, internet retailers and other supply chain participants for ordering, listing, sales records and stock control purposes. The ISBN identifies the registrant as well as the specific title, edition and format.

Can two books have the same ISBN?

If a second edition has the same title as the first, does it keep the same ISBN? No.A new edition is considered a different product and gets its own ISBN.