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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


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


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


BISG Launches Mentorship Initiative with Two Surveys
BISG Launches Mentorship Initiative with Two Surveys

BISG is fielding a pair of surveys to understand interest in a mentorship program that would match experienced BISG members with individuals new to the publishing industry who are seeking professional development and guidance in one or more book industry segments. Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Horn
Date posted07/23/2024


BISG Launches New Working Group on Accessibility Metadata
BISG Launches New Working Group on Accessibility Metadata

The Book Industry Study Group is pleased to formally announce the launch of a new working group on accessibility metadata to help prepare the US book industry for compliance with the European Accessibility Act, which goes into effect on June 28, 2025. The goal of this group is not to set,... Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Horn
Date posted06/25/2024


BISG Adds a Marketing & Communications Role
BISG Adds a Marketing & Communications Role

A new role will grow non-dues revenue through effective creation and implementation of marketing, promotional, and sponsorship campaigns in a highly collaborative environment.  Continue Reading

Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted06/10/2024


BISG Rights Committee Releases Rights Royalty Statement Standards
BISG Rights Committee Releases Rights Royalty Statement Standards

Making the case for standardizing fields in royalty statements. Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Horn
Date posted06/4/2024


Implementing a New Strategy for BISG
Implementing a New Strategy for BISG

In April 2024, BISG's board announced a new strategy for the organization. Executive director Brian O'Leary previews how the new approach will be implemented. Continue Reading

Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted05/28/2024


BISG Welcomes New Board Members
BISG Welcomes New Board Members

At its annual meeting on April 12, 2024, members of BISG elected three new members to serve two-year terms on its board of directors. These new directors will start their terms on July 1, 2024. Two current members of the board were elected for second terms. These individuals will serve terms until... Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Horn
Date posted05/21/2024