All books and reports published in Ireland must be 'deposited' in a small number of libraries - to ensure copies are available for public access. In addition, an ISBN: International Standard Book Number is available for all such works. A book with an ISBN often sells better than one without! Further details about legal deposit and ISBNs are available at http://update.dit.ie/16-02-09/04news-briefs-PublishinginDIT.php
Dr Philip Cohen
Head of Library Services
Dublin Institute of Technology