BISG is fielding a pair of surveys to understand interest in a mentorship program that would match experienced BISG members with individuals new to the publishing industry who are seeking professional development and guidance in one or more book industry segments. Continue Reading
The Book Industry Study Group is pleased to formally announce the launch of a new working group on accessibility metadata to help prepare the US book industry for compliance with the European Accessibility Act, which goes into effect on June 28, 2025. The goal of this group is not to set,... Continue Reading
A new role will grow non-dues revenue through effective creation and implementation of marketing, promotional, and sponsorship campaigns in a highly collaborative environment. Continue Reading
Making the case for standardizing fields in royalty statements. Continue Reading
In April 2024, BISG's board announced a new strategy for the organization. Executive director Brian O'Leary previews how the new approach will be implemented. Continue Reading
At its annual meeting on April 12, 2024, members of BISG elected three new members to serve two-year terms on its board of directors. These new directors will start their terms on July 1, 2024. Two current members of the board were elected for second terms. These individuals will serve terms until... Continue Reading
BISG’s 2024 Annual Meeting, “Everybody Wins: Rethinking How the Book Industry Communicates”, delivered a day packed with insight, direction, and hope for the book publishing community. The meeting discussed BISG strategy and initiatives in rights, supply chain, and BISAC subject codes. Continue Reading
The Book Industry Study Group announced last month that the Industry Champion Award, which honors an individual whose efforts have advanced the publishing industry as a whole, will be given to Walter Mosley. Continue Reading
The Book Industry Study Group announced last month that Phil Ollila will be recognized with the Sally Dedecker Award for Lifetime Service at BISG's Annual Meeting on Friday, April 12 in New York City. Established in 2013 and named for one of BISG’s longtime volunteers and advocates, the... Continue Reading
BISG Announces Industry Award Honorees for 2024: Phil Ollila, Walter Mosley, and Scribd Will Be Recognized for Their Leadership Continue Reading
Every day, organizations and individuals seek rights and permissions for intellectual property whose owners are difficult to reach, ambiguous, or unknown. The supply chain for rights frustrates anyone trying to negotiate a fair deal, and globally, millions of dollars are left on the table each... Continue Reading
The Book Industry Study Group is pleased to formally announce the launch of a new working group on the adoption of ISNI in the US market, which will operate under the oversight of BISG's Metadata Committee."ISNI is the ISO certified global standard number for identifying the millions of... Continue Reading
