SEABlogger does battle with the Library of Congress

Fellow blogger, Dane Carlson, recently blogged about my battle with the Library of Congress over my request for an ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) on his weblog, Bussiness Opportunities Weblog. Currently, the International ISSN Network is deciding whether or not to give ISSN numbers to weblogs and/or sites that utilize weblog technology. Therefore, the Library of Congress has put on hold any new applications from such sites.

Library of Congress' letter reads:

"The assignment of ISSN to Weblogs and/or sites utilizing Weblog technology is under discussion by the International ISSN Network. One issue relates to the scope of ISSN coverage. Another very important issue is whether the limited staff resources of ISSN centers worldwide can accommodate the volume of additional requests. A working group is currently examining these issues as part of the ISSN revision process."

The outcome of their decision would have huge ramifications not only for bloggers, but website developers and readers alike. It appears to me that the Library of Congress and the International ISSN Network is choosing to single out a technology it does not fully understand. I urge everyone to contact the Library of Congress and the International ISSN Network to voice their concerns about their recent actions.

Click here to check out Dane's post.