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.
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) has named KRIS KLIEMANN, founder of Kliemann & Company, LLC and longtime chair of BISG’s Rights Committee, as the recipient of its 2026 Industry Champion Award. The award honors an individual whose efforts have advanced the publishing industry as a... Continue Reading
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force in February 2025 and generally applies beginning August 12, 2026. Continue Reading
Read part one of our three-part “Get to Know Your Board” series. Continue Reading
Details about the 2026 Frankfurt Rights Meeting conference, with a special offer for BISG members! Continue Reading
BISG has announced the first look at the agenda for the Book Publishing Next Forum. Continue Reading
New member brings global expertise in library technology, research, accessibility, and information services Continue Reading
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) eFiling requirements become mandatory on July 8, 2026. Businesses importing consumer products into the United States should now be confirming whether their products are subject to CPSC certification requirements. Continue Reading
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is pleased to welcome Bridge Publications, Inc. as its newest member. Continue Reading
As he prepares to retire, BISG Executive Director Brian O'Leary reflects on a decade of service, celebrating the volunteers, ideas, and shared commitment that continue to shape the future of publishing. Continue Reading
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is pleased to welcome Bridgeport National Bindery (BNB) as its newest member. Continue Reading
BISG's AI In the Book Industry Survey 2026 survey will provide an updated view of how organizations and individuals are responding to new opportunities and challenges. Continue Reading
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is pleased to welcome Cynren Press as a new member. Cynren Press is an independent publisher of history, culture, and experience. Through its imprints, it curates human stories that deepen readers’ understanding of us. Continue Reading
