UPCOMING BISG WEBCASTS
Book Consumer Empowerment Through Smart Phones
Presented by Tom Clarkson, Cumberland Systems Review Group
Thursday, September 16, 2010 1:00 PM ET to 2:00 PM ET
Registration is FREE for BISG members; $49.00 for non-members
The advent of smart phone applications that initiate action based on information encoded in bar code symbols has provided a wide array of new opportunities to inform and empower consumers. During this Webcast, we will first describe examples of applications for the general public that are in use in locations around the world, including some now appearing in the United States, followed by applications developed by booksellers. (more...)PAST BISG WEBCASTS
Between Hype and Hope: Design and Content Offerings for Tomorrow's Reading Devices
Presented by Ralf Ressmann, Information Architects
Thursday, September 2, 2010 1:00 PM ET to 2:00 PM ET
Smartphones, e-book readers and tablet PCs are used in different situations and for different types of content. Publishing for these devices constitutes more than generating a smart xml feed out of your existing content holdings. A tablet PC like the iPad, in particular, creates some serious design process challenges. Print and web designers are struggling to come up with the best solutions. (DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION )In partnership with:
Understanding the Impact of Independent Publishers
on the U.S. Book Market
Presented by Jamie Carter, Publisher Alley: A Division of Baker & Taylor, and Florrie Binford-Kichler, IBPA & Patria Press
Thursday, July 22, 2010 1:00 PM ET to 2:00 PM ET
During this Webcast, Jamie Carter (Operations Manager, Publisher Alley) presented sales trends and other data related to the output of independent publishers in the Baker & Taylor wholesale channel. Popular subject areas were revealed, both by title count and units sold. In addition, Jamie discussed the market areas (retail, library, etc.) most receptive to independent publisher output. Finally, Florrie Binford-Kichler (President, Independent Book Publishers Association) described cases where she's witnessed indie pub success and described the most common paths to achievement among IBPA members.(DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)
Practical E-Book Formatting: Limitations and Optimizations
Presented by Joshua Tallent, eBook Architects
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The e-book market is booming and the number of devices that can read e-books is growing fast. Join this BISG Webcast to find out what formatting works and what doesn't on different platforms, with specific suggestions for making your e-books look great no matter where your consumers read them.(DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)
Digital Book Printing:
What Can Digital Do (or Not Do) for You?
Presented by Kurt Biedler and Lynn Terhune and Sara Davis
Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Much has been written about the benefits of print on demand and ultra short run printing, including reduced inventory investment, increased speed to market and the end of out-of-print titles. Although certainly valuable for these reasons, taking advantage of print on demand technology is a significant business decision that must be made on a title-by-title basis. So how do you decide if the move to digital printing is right for you and your company? Participants in this 60-minute webcast explored the answers to that question, and more! (DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)sponsored by:
Understanding BookServer: The Power to Find, Buy or Borrow Any Digital Book in Any Format at Any Time
Presented by Keith Fahlgren
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
As the audience for digital books grows, we can evolve from an environment of single devices connected to single sources into a distributed system where readers can find books from sources across the Web to read on whatever device they have. In answer to this, BookServer has been developed as an open system for vending and lending digital books over the Internet. During this presentation, one of the those closest to the BookServer project explained its genesis and vision, discussed the components of the BookServer architecture, and highlighted opportunities across the supply chain. (DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)BISAC Subject Headings:
Connecting Books and Readers
Presented by Connie Harbison and Angela Bole
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Organizations across the publishing supply chain use BISAC Subject Headings to determine where books are shelved in a brick 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; conversely, an incorrectly coded book can end up in a forgotten corner of the store or website, surrounded by dissimilar titles. Download the presentation to learn more about how to get your books to their intended readers! (DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)sponsored by:
Radio Frequency Identification:
Exploring Publishing's New Supply & Demand
Presented by Jim Lichtenberg and Michele Southall and Patrick Javick
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Since 2003, when RFID first came to the collective attention of BISG and the book industry, the focus has been on the evolution of a technology rather than the development of a business case. This was a mistake.During this FREE 60-minute Webcast, Jim Lichtenberg from BISG's RFID Interest Group and Michele Southall and Patrick Javick from GS1 US tied together the possibilities inherent in this fascinating technology with a business case that promised to cuts costs and increase visibility. What's next in the far-flung network of the book industry's new supply and demand? View the presentation to find out! (DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)
ONIX for Books 3.0:
Supporting New Metadata for eBooks
Presented by David Martin and Brian Green
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
In partnership with the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF), BISG presented the third in a series of ONIX 3.0 educational webcasts. During this session, David Martin from EDItEUR's ONIX Support Team and Brian Green, Executive Director of the International ISBN Agency, focused on how ONIX 3.0 provides new support for digital publishing, along with requirements for identifying ebooks in our industry's complex new supply chain. (DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)In partnership with:
Identification and Digital Publications:
Exploring the Emerging Standards Landscape
Presented by Mark Bide
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
The book industry has had the ISBN for nearly 40 years; there has been little cause for excitement. Now, suddenly the whole subject of "identifiers" has become a hot topic, particularly when it comes to digital books and other online resources. (DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)sponsored by:
ONIX for Books 3.0: Best Practices for Implementation
Presented by Richard Stark
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
In April 2009, EDItEUR announced the release of a major new version of the ONIX for Books standard: ONIX 3.0. During this 60-minute webcast, Richard Stark, Director of Product Data for Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Chair of BISAC's Metadata Committee, described best practices for implementing this important data standard. (DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)ONIX for Books 3.0: An Introduction
Presented by Mark Bide and David Martin
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
During this 60-minute webcast, Mark Bide, Executive Director of EDItEUR, and David Martin, from EDItEUR's ONIX Support Team, answered four key questions about ONIX for Books 3.0. (DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION)September
|
Sep 02 |
BISG WEBCAST: Between Hype and Hope: Design and Content Offerings for Tomorrow's Reading Devices |
|
Sep 16 |
BISG WEBCAST: Book Consumer Empowerment Through Smart Phones |
