On the Same Page: Building Strong Publisher–Vendor Partnerships
Better books start with better communication. Here's how. Continue Reading
Postedby Liz Bartek
Date posted08/5/2025
Committees
Information about BISG committee and working group activities
BISG Updates Guidance on Barcode Price Extensions
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
Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted08/4/2025
On How to Convey Accessibility Metadata in ONIX Ahead of Publication
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
Postedby Chris Saynor
Date posted07/29/2025
Save the Date: Translation Rights Royalty Statement Presentation
Join us for the latest update on BISG's proposed standard for translation rights royalty statements. Continue Reading
Postedby Liz Bartek
Date posted07/7/2025
Adding or Improving the Workflow of a Digital Product? Start at the End.
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
Postedby Shelby E. Jenkins
Date posted07/1/2025
BISG Publishes An Updated Map of BISAC to Thema
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
Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted06/21/2025
BISG Launches “Find a Rightsholder” – A Vital New Tool for the Industry
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
Postedby Liz Bartek
Date posted06/3/2025
Moving Ahead With "Book Publishing Next"
The call-to-action details discussions held over the past two years to build a supply chain for the next generation of book publishing. It begins with an overarching question: "How do we reconceive the supply chain and prepare the book industry to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges?" Continue Reading
Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted05/27/2025
ONIX "Essentials" Training Planned for February
BISG will offer ONIX "Essentials" training across three half-day online sessions, scheduled for February 11 to February 13. Registration for this paid course is now open. Continue Reading
Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted12/15/2024
In the Name of Progress
In the Name of Progress The Role of ISNI in Book Publishing: Enabling Accuracy, Discoverability, and Collaboration By Alaina-Marie Chapman, Communications Manager at the ISNI International Agency Continue Reading
Postedby Alaina-Marie Chapman
Date posted12/4/2024
W3C Seeks Comments on Proposed Accessibility Requirements
The W3C proposes a specification for content conformance requirements for verifying the accessibility of EPUB® Publications. It also specifies accessibility metadata requirements for the discoverability of EPUB publications. Comments are due this week. Continue Reading
Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted11/12/2024
“There’s A City In My Mind”
A personal reflection on some of the professional contributions of Noah Genner, who passed in August and was memorialized last weekend Continue Reading
Postedby Brian F. O'Leary
Date posted10/29/2024