BISG Calls for Board of Directors Nominations
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) has opened a call for nominations to its governing Board of Directors. Nominations are currently being accepted for four two-year terms across four of BISG's six member categories.
Consistent with the Board's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, candidates who offer perspectives from under-represented groups, including but not limited to BIPOC, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+, are encouraged to apply. Candidates who bring a diversity of thought and perspective that may have been developed in other industries are also invited to submit a nomination.
The 14-member Board of Directors oversees BISG. Drawn from companies that are part of BISG, Board members represent one of six industry segments (publisher, manufacturer, wholesaler/distributor, retailer, library, or industry service partner), with specific seats reserved for each segment.
Members of the Board serve two-year terms that may be renewed once. Members of the BISG Board are asked to review and agree to a formal statement of expectations as part of the nominating process.
Any member in good standing is eligible to serve on the Board, with nominations reviewed by a nominating committee that consists of current members of the Board. The committee will recommend a slate for consideration by voting members at an annual meeting of members schedule to take place online on April 30, 2026. The proposed slate will be announced in March 2025.
Members may self-nominate; it is the most common way nominations are received. If nominated by a third party, BISG will confirm interest before proceeding. In all cases, nominations involve completing an online survey that will remain open until close of business on December 12, 2025.
Two-year terms starting July 1, 2026 include seats in four of six segments (seats in the manufacturing and industry partner segments are filled through June 2027). The open seats by segment are:
- Publisher seat (1)
- Wholesaler/distributor seat (1)
- Retailer seat (1)
- Library seat (1)
Terms for several members of the current Board continue through June 2027. Those companies or organizations include American Psychological Association, Barnes & Noble, Firebrand Technologies, Ingram Content Group, Scholastic, University of Toronto Press, and Versa Press. Individuals who work for any of these organizations are asked to refrain from applying for a Board role this year. Your organization's current Board member can help identify other ways to become more involved with BISG in the coming year.
Questions about eligibility, service, the nominating process, or BISG in general can be directed to info@bisg.org. The nomination form will remain open until December 12, 2025.