Cataloguing in Publication (CiP)
Apply Online
- Cataloguing-in-Publication (CiP) is a free service offered to publishers by the National Library of Australia to provide a catalogue record for publications which have not yet been published.
Please note the following before you apply for
a CiP entry:- A valid Australian ISBN is required before proceeding with this form
- Allow 10 working days for your application to be processed
- Attachments may be included at the end of the application form (e.g. title page, contents page, publisher blurb or preface). The complete work is not required
- Apply for a CiP entry
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Contact us
- Online - via an enquiry form :
- Telephone: 02 6262 1458
- Fax: 02 6273 4492
- CiP staff are available between
10.00am -12.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
(A message may be left on our answering machine outside these hours.) - Mail:
Cataloguing in Publication Unit
National Library of Australia
Canberra ACT 2600
CiP User Guide
The CiP User Guide contains useful information about the CiP program and the application process, including information about how to display CiP entries.
Did you know?
The National Library of Australia collects a copy of all books, periodicals, newspapers, sheet music, maps, catalogues, brochures and pamphlets published in Australia via Legal Deposit.
Eligibility
The Cataloguing in Publication (CiP) program covers new and revised editions of works published in Australia.
To be eligible for the program, publications should be:
- published in Australia;
- relevant to a wide audience with substantial textual information content;
- likely to be acquired and made available by Australian libraries.
If you are not sure if your publication is eligible for the CiP program, please see CiP Eligibility or contact us.
