BISG at BookExpo America 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008 12:00 AM toSunday, June 01, 2008 12:00 AM
In 2008, BISG presented five special sessions during BookExpo America in Los Angeles, including an annual presentation of the newest numbers from Book Industry TRENDS. Session descriptions are below.
Raising the Standard of Product Information:
BISG's New Certification Program for Publishers, Booksellers and Distributors
It's a fact -- good product information sells books! BISG has developed a Product Data Certification Program that aims to help publishers deliver accurate and standards-compliant product information to trading partners. Attendees at this session heard from those directly involved in the Certification Program and saw some of the tangible benefits of creating a more profitable supply chain through the use of good data.Speakers:
- Michael Healy, Executive Director, Book Industry Study Group
Presentation - Jean Srnecz, VP Merchandising, Baker & Taylor Books
Presentation - John Helmus, Director of Sales Analysis and Market Planning, John Wiley & Sons
Presentation - George Tattersfield, VP Product Management, Ingram Book Company
Digital Books and the Standards for Identifying, Describing and Trading Them
As the digital supply chain develops, important work is underway to set standards for identifying and describing digital publications and for searching and retrieving book content online. BISG was pleased to present industry experts discussing some of the newest standards in this important area.Speakers:
- Michael Healy, Executive Director, Book Industry Study Group
Presentation - Michael Holdsworth, Industry Consultant
Presentation - Kent Freeman, Chief Technology Officer, Ingram Digital
Presentation
Environmental Trends: Where Does the U.S. Book Industry Stand Today?
BISG participated in an important and topical session sponsored by Green Press Initiative. The session explored data from the recent study, Environmental Trends and Climate Impacts: Findings from the U.S. Book Industry, co-published by BISG and GPI.Speakers:
- Tyson Miller, Founder and Director, Green Press Initiative
- Andrew Van Der Laan, VP of Production Planning, Random House
BISG Presents Book Industry TRENDS 2008
This session previewed the newest edition of BISG's flagship research publication, Book Industry TRENDS. Book Industry TRENDS 2008 is an authoritative and indispensable tool that all sectors of the book industry need to stay on top of business today and tomorrow.Speakers:
- Albert Greco, Fordham University and The Institute for Publishing Research
Presentation
Bridging the Gap between Publishers and Libraries: Standards to Help Manage Licenses
As delivery of information moves to a digital environment, libraries' use of publisher content is increasingly governed by licenses. Managing rights and requirements is a growing burden and can impact how quickly and easily content can be accessed and purchased. This session explored how publishing and library communities are cooperating in a number of initiatives to make information about contractual rights and responsibilities easier to access, understand, and use.Speakers:
- Judy Luther, President, Informed Strategies
- Rick Burke, Executive Director, SCELC (Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium)
- Todd Carpenter, Managing Director, National Information Standards Organization
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA
For details email: Angela Bole
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