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IATA manuals, standards and regulations for multiple platforms & devices

IATA manuals in a versatile, eBook-style format. Get the titles you need and build your own library of IATA regulations, standards and guidelines. Access the library anywhere, online or offline, from all popular platforms, on a variety of devices.​

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IATA manuals delivered in a versatile format made for ease of access and mobility. With the digital format, it's easier than ever for customers to access the content they need, when and where they need it. The format offers the flexibility and convenience to access IATA titles from all popular platforms (Windows, Mac, iOS and Android) across multiple devices (desktops, laptops and tablets), both online and offline.

IATA manuals are made available in an e-Reader solution called Bookshelf. Bookshelf Online is accessed through a browser. Manuals can also be accessed with the Bookshelf software application, installed on a computer or tablet. When you get your first IATA digital manual you'll create a Bookshelf account, and use that account whether using Bookshelf Online or the Bookshelf application.

  • Online - Browser-based, no software to install. Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox are all supported.
  • Offline - There's a Bookshelf app for all popular platforms, including iOS.

 

Features & Benefits

 

Available in Single User License (SUL) or Enterprise License (EL) access options

Online

  • Can be used in popular browsers
  • No software to install

Offline

  • There's an app (Bookshelf, from company VitalSource) for all popular platforms
  • No internet connection required after downloading your titles

Common functionality

  • Searchable text
  • Content adjusts to screen size
  • Table of contents
  • Bookmarks, notes & highlighting
  •  Resource files (i.e. excel files, forms, power points, PDF extracts) that are downloadable, printable and fillable 
  • Intra-document hyperlinks

​​Devices

  • Windows desktops, laptops and tablets
  • Mac desktops and laptops
  • Apple iPads
  • Android tablets

​​Operating Systems

  • Windows 7 and higher
  • Mac OS X and higher
  • iOS 9 and higher
  • Android 6 and higher

Browsers

  • Windows - Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer
  • Mac OS - Chrome, Safari
  • iOS - Chrome, Safari
  • Android - Chrome​

​​Other Info

  • Online - Access IATA digital manuals with a browser. Internet connection needed at all times.​
  • Offline - Access IATA digital manuals with a locally installed eBook reader application (Bookshelf). Administrator permissions needed for install. Internet connection needed to download the title, but not needed after that. One computer (Windows or Mac) and one mobile device (iOS or Android) may be associated to an IATA Bookshelf account.
  • Optimized for screens 7 inches and larger. Content may not display correctly on smaller devices (e.g. smartphones).

Shared multi-user ​access to IATA Standards

The Enterprise Library (EL) solution provides you with instant access to all your purchased manuals in a library format.

Key points of this feature:

  • No product keys or token needed
  • Concurrent access by large number of users
  • Secured using company domain(s)
  • Simple to deploy, no installation needed for online access
  • No downloads required for online access
  • Offline access using apps
  • Supports all major platforms and operating systems (iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows)

To request more information regarding the Enterprise Library, please fill out the Enterprise Library request form

> Enterprise Library Terms and Conditions

IATA offers short term access versions of select manuals to training organizations. 7-day and 30-day duration versions of some are available at reduced prices. This allows schools to provide students with access to the IATA title without having to purchase a full digital license for each student.

IATA Accredited Training Schools can acquire the short term duration manuals via the IATA online store. Other training organizations are welcome to inquire about the availability of the short term versions by contacting us through the IATA Customer Portal.

Note: The digital format is not only for mobile devices. It can be used in a browser or in an app ('VitalSource Bookshelf’) on Windows and Mac computers, and on iOS and Android tablets.

How it Works

  1. Receive a redeem code for 7- or 30-day access to an IATA digital manual
  2. Create an account in the IATA Digital Publications Platform
  3. Use your redeem code within the platform to obtain the IATA manual
  4. The 7- or 30-day access begins when the redeem code is used.

Available Manuals

  • Dangerous Goods Regulations, English
  • Dangerous Goods Regulations, French
  • Dangerous Goods Regulations, German
  • Dangerous Goods Regulations, Spanish
  • Dangerous Goods Regulations, Russian

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security method that adds a second layer of identity verification. Instead of relying on just a password, 2FA requires you to confirm your identity using two distinct factors. This helps prevent unauthorized access.

Frequently Asked Questions

2FA is a login process that requires two different types of identity verification to access an account. Typically, this involves signing into an account with a password and then confirming a code sent to your phone. This combines something you know (the password) with something you have (the phone). By requiring both, 2FA adds a layer of protection against unauthorized access.

2FA is automatically enabled.

Deployment of 2FA will occur for single-user license and Enterprise Library customers.

Customers cannot opt out.

There is no setup required by the user since the 2FA authentication relies on code sent to the user’s email associated with their account and not external authentication apps.

There will not be any downtime during deployment.

  • In-app message, login prompt
  • Or admin notice

No

Once 2FA is enabled, users will be asked to complete verification on their next login and thereafter based on a schedule established by IATA.

Email verification.

No, 2FA will be completed by sending a code to the user’s email associated with their account.

2FA authentication is based on access to email and not device.

Users accessing content on a native app will be required not to reauthenticate to continue accessing.

Yes, but users will be asked to verify their account on a regular basis.

Existing sessions will remain active but users will be required to verify their account in order to maintain access their content.

No, users will not need to re-download content.

SSO, SAML, OAUTH, Instructional Login assume that the user has access to the materials via their integration and will not be prompted for 2FA.

No.

VitalSource does not store phone numbers and authentication data is protected by VitalSource’s PII.

Instituting 2FA account verification does not change our privacy protections.

To familiarize yourself with the IATA Digital Manuals and to help you access and use the various features, a series of video tutorials are provided below.  

For further information on the Bookshelf, download the Bookshelf Single-User Guide. 

For further information on the Enterprise Library, download the Bookshelf Enterprise Library User Guide. You can find the most commonly asked questions in our Enterprise Library FAQ.