BISG is working with publishers seeking flexibility in stock pricing to better understand their options. Continue Reading
A BISG survey will help its rights committee assess publisher pain points with respect to interpreting royalty statements and reconciling transactions. Continue Reading
The BISG metadata committee has fielded reports about publishers needing an update on best practices for book exports. This post provides an overview of some useful resources. Continue Reading
Ahead of the fall season, BISG is surveying publishers to better understand plans for sourcing print capacity Continue Reading
Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Bowker, ProQuest (a part of Clarivate), BookNet Canada, and the Firebrand Group endorse a reminder of metadata best practices. Continue Reading
BISG launches a new survey to better understand the current state of metadata practices employed by North American publishers. Continue Reading
On receiving BISG's Industry Champion Award, Phil Madans reflected on what makes change possible in book publishing. Continue Reading
BISG's workflow committee has reviewed and updated a guide to best practices in creating fixed-layout ebooks. New content includes specific considerations of accessibility and platform requirements. Continue Reading
An update to the BISAC Subject Code List was released in December, following a webinar presented by committee chair Connie Harbison of Baker & Taylor. Continue Reading
Bowker announced the rollout of ISBNs with 979 prefixes more than three years ago, but some publishers are reporting problems getting 979 products listed on retail sites. BISG is looking for documented instances to help find the root causes. Continue Reading
BISG's Rights Committee has developed a set of "frequently asked questions" about rights and royalties management, each accompanied by an informed answer reflecting best practice. The full list is available on the BISG web site. Continue Reading
BISG fields a supply-chain survey every two months. The second wave of results has been analyzed, with signs of slow but steady improvement in how the book industry is managing in a period of scarcity and higher expenses. Continue Reading
