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The Book Industry Study Group regularly releases new and updated guidelines for industry best practices in areas that address metadata, rights, subject codes, supply chain, and workflow issues. Our posts address these and other issues across five topic categories.

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ONIX "Essentials" Training Planned for February
ONIX "Essentials" Training Planned for February

BISG will offer ONIX "Essentials" training across three half-day online sessions, scheduled for February 11 to February 13. Registration for this paid course is now open. Continue Reading

Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted12/15/2024


In the Name of Progress
In the Name of Progress

In the Name of Progress The Role of ISNI in Book Publishing: Enabling Accuracy, Discoverability, and Collaboration By Alaina-Marie Chapman, Communications Manager at the ISNI International Agency Continue Reading

Postedby Alaina-Marie Chapman
Date posted12/4/2024


W3C Seeks Comments on Proposed Accessibility Requirements
W3C Seeks Comments on Proposed Accessibility Requirements

The W3C proposes a specification for content conformance requirements for verifying the accessibility of EPUB® Publications. It also specifies accessibility metadata requirements for the discoverability of EPUB publications. Comments are due this week. Continue Reading

Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted11/12/2024


BISG Seeks Nominations for Seven Open Board Seats
BISG Seeks Nominations for Seven Open Board Seats

Members of the Book Industry Study Group are invited to apply for a seat on its Board of Directors. The call for nominations will close on December 13. Continue Reading

Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted10/29/2024


“There’s A City In My Mind”
“There’s A City In My Mind”

A personal reflection on some of the professional contributions of Noah Genner, who passed in August and was memorialized last weekend Continue Reading

Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted10/29/2024


BISG Staff Recap of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024
BISG Staff Recap of Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024

Frankfurt Book Fair 2024 Recap Continue Reading

Postedby Liz Bartek
Date posted10/24/2024


BISG at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024
BISG at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024

Here at BISG, we're gearing up for the 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting many new ones! In addition to hosting two important events (details below!), the BISG team will be available to connect with our members and industry peers; discuss our... Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Horn
Date posted10/8/2024


BISG Welcomes New Member PubTech Consulting
BISG Welcomes New Member PubTech Consulting

Book Industry Study Group (BISG) welcomes new member PubTech Consulting. Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Horn
Date posted09/18/2024


Workflows: To Know Them Is to Love Them
Workflows: To Know Them Is to Love Them

BISG Board Member Phil Madans illustrates the importance of proper workflows, which can increase efficiency and improve communication. Continue Reading

Postedby Phil Madans
Date posted09/17/2024


Unlocking Efficiency: BISG’s Proposed Standards for Translation Rights Royalty Statements
Unlocking Efficiency: BISG’s Proposed Standards for Translation Rights Royalty Statements

Royalty statements, a critical piece of publishing communication, can be time consuming and confusing. The BISG Rights Committee working group has worked diligently on creating an outline for a set of best practices and proposed standards. Continue Reading

Postedby Liz Bartek
Date posted09/10/2024


Book Manufacturing Mastered Hotel Block Closes Tomorrow
Book Manufacturing Mastered Hotel Block Closes Tomorrow

Book Manufacturing Mastered, an overview of the current state of book manufacturing in North America, will take place on October 1 in Boston. The room block at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge closes September 5. Continue Reading

Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted09/3/2024


BISG Adds a New Staff Member
BISG Adds a New Staff Member

BISG has hired Liz Bartek, marketing manager with Connecticut-based independent bookseller RJ Julia, as its new marketing and communications manager. Continue Reading

Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted08/20/2024