Explore BISG’s Curated Resource Pages for Metadata, Rights, Workflow, and more

Did you know that BISG maintains a suite of curated resource pages designed to provide practical, industry-informed guidance for book publishing professionals?

These collections bring together original BISG committee and working group content with industry-recommended books, reports, newsletters, and additional reference materials that support your day-to-day operations and professional development.

Rather than serving as exhaustive archives, these pages are working resources—helpful starting points for professionals navigating evolving standards, systems, and workflows across the publishing ecosystem.

Find practical guidance across five key areas:

• Metadata Resources: Guidance on publishing metadata standards, including ONIX implementation, data quality, and improving discoverability across retail and distribution channels.
• Rights Resources: Practical references for managing licensing workflows, permissions, and rights data exchange in increasingly complex global markets.
• Supply Chain Resources: Tools and best practices supporting efficiency and interoperability across publishing production, distribution, and retail supply chains.
• Workflow Resources: Resources focused on improving editorial, production, and digital workflow processes, with an emphasis on interoperability and operational consistency.
• Accessibility Resources: Guidance and reference materials supporting the creation and distribution of accessible content aligned with industry standards and inclusive publishing practices.

These are living collections, regularly updated by BISG committees and working groups as standards evolve and new guidance emerges across the industry. Designed to be practical, relevant, and easy to return to, we recommend bookmarking them as a reference point for navigating today’s publishing workflows and tomorrow’s industry changes.

Looking ahead, BISG plans to expand this resource suite further with dedicated collections focused on sustainability and Artificial Intelligence in book publishing, reflecting two rapidly developing areas shaping the future of publishing operations.

BISG continues to welcome input from the industry. If there are reports, tools, or resources you believe should be included in these collections, suggestions can be submitted via BISG’s resource suggestion form.

Looking for guidance in a particular area? Contact us to request a resource list in your area of need.