Publishers must urgently transition from ONIX 2.1 to ONIX 3 by March 2026! ONIX 3 not only enables compliance with EU accessibility regulations but also offers richer metadata, better global market support, and stronger digital product capabilities. Continue Reading
ORCID and ISNI are identifier systems that uniquely distinguish individuals in research and creative fields. ORCID focuses on active researchers, while ISNI covers a broader range of creators and organizations. Together, they enhance accuracy and trust in global scholarly and cultural records. Continue Reading
This post highlights practical ways publishers can modernize metadata management—breaking down silos, using proper tools, documenting processes, and preparing for AI-driven discovery. Strong metadata practices improve efficiency, accessibility, and visibility across the supply chain. Continue Reading
Clear communication with indexers—through updated stylesheets, early notes on uniqueness, space limits, or format needs—saves time, money, and headaches. The better you share expectations, the stronger, cleaner, and more usable your final index will be. Continue Reading
Publishers depend on vendors to move manuscripts to production, but success comes down to one thing: crystal-clear communication. Defining roles, milestones, and deliverables upfront ensures a smoother workflow and a stronger final product. Continue Reading
Better books start with better communication. Here's how. Continue Reading
BISG has updated its guidance for use of the barcode price extension on printed books. The new guidelines allow publishers to omit the price extension when trading partners agree that it is not necessary. Continue Reading
When questions come up about best practices for ONIX, the ONIX Implementors list (groups.io/g/onix) is an invaluable resource for the publishing community. Recently, a member asked how to handle accessibility metadata in ONIX for titles announced long before EPUB files are available. The... Continue Reading
Join us for the latest update on BISG's proposed standard for translation rights royalty statements. Continue Reading
To build an effective digital product workflow, start with the end in mind. This blog outlines key steps—from defining the product’s purpose to ensuring metadata and vendor support—to help publishers save time, reduce costs, and deliver successful digital formats. Continue Reading
The map of BISAC 2024 to Thema 1.6 includes more than 1,600 changes that help publishers choose the right Thema codes for their titles. Continue Reading
The Book Industry Study Group (BISG), through its Rights Committee led by Kris Kliemann, has launched Find a Rightsholder, a new tool to help users locate rights and permissions contacts for U.S. and U.K. publishers. This searchable database includes over 3,500 imprints—active, inactive, and defunct Continue Reading
