BISG WEBCAST:
The NEW BISAC Subject Headings List: Connecting Books to Readers
Thursday, December 09, 20101:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Download the PowerPoint slides (SlideShare) Download the FREE video recording (available until 12/09/11)Webcast program description:
Organizations across the publishing supply chain use BISAC Subject Headings to determine where books are shelved in a bricks-and-mortar store or the genre under which they can be searched for in an internal or online database. Putting the correct BISAC Code on your book can ensure that it efficiently finds its way into the hands of a happy reader. On the other hand, an incorrectly coded book can end up in a forgotten corner of the bookstore or website, surrounded by dissimilar titles.This 60-minute BISG Webcast will cover:
- What's new in the just released 2010 Edition of the BISAC Subject Headings List.
- Best practices for choosing BISAC Codes for your book; what distributors and retailers are looking for.
- What you should do if you can't find the BISAC Code you want.
- What's on the agenda for the 2011 Edition.
During the presentation, participants will also have the opportunity to test their knowledge by "coding" several sample titles based on their marketing descriptions.
Speaker bios:
Connie HarbisonDirector of Authority Control, Database Management
Baker & Taylor
Connie Harbison, Director of Authority Control, Database Management at Baker & Taylor, has worked in the publishing industry for over 20 years. Connie has been involved in BISAC Executive Committee since 2004, when she took on the role of BISAC Subject Codes Committee Chair. She also serves as BISAC Secretary and is a member of the BISAC Metadata Committee. Connie lives in New Jersey with her husband, three children and two dogs.
Angela BoleDeputy Executive Director
Book Industry Study Group, Inc.
Angela Bole was appointed Deputy Executive Director of the Book Industry Study Group, Inc. (BISG) in March 2009, having previously served two years as Associate Director and two years as Marketing and Communications Manager. Working closely with members and non-members alike, she has been instrumental in furthering BISG's mission of creating a more informed, empowered and efficient book industry supply chain for both physical and digital products.
Angela has English Literature and Gender Studies undergraduate degrees from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Arts in Book Publishing from New York University. She is an active member of the Women's Media Group, a New York-based nonprofit association of women who have achieved prominence in the many fields of media.
Online BISG Webcast
For details email: Angela Bole
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