BISG welcomes the Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) as a new member, formalizing a decades-long partnership rooted in shared work to strengthen standards, collaboration, and efficiency across the publishing supply chain. Continue Reading
BISG has welcomed Infernal Moose, an independent publisher and creator of the Familiar publishing platform, as its newest member. Infernal Moose brings a practical, standards-driven perspective to BISG’s cross-industry committees and initiatives. Continue Reading
BISG has engaged Jack Farrell & Associates Executive Search to lead the nationwide search for its next Executive Director, underscoring the Board’s commitment to a rigorous, transparent process to identify a leader for the organization’s next chapter. Continue Reading
At its most recent meeting, the BISG board confirmed its approach to searching for the next executive director. It also reviewed progress against the BISG strategic plan and received reports from BISG's Executive Director, Brian O'Leary. Continue Reading
BISG marks its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a Book Publishing Next forum and celebration on September 16, 2026 at New York Historical, plus nationwide meet-ups and new initiatives shaping publishing’s future. Continue Reading
BISG is pleased to welcome Sheridan, a leading provider of printing, publishing services, and workflow solutions for the scholarly, trade, association, and educational publishing markets, as a new member. Continue Reading
This Thanksgiving, BISG reflects with deep gratitude on the members, committee leaders, industry partners, and participants whose dedication strengthens our shared work and propels us into our 50th anniversary year. Continue Reading
BISG’s 2026 membership updates introduce new tiers for agents and students, reduced rates for individual proprietors, and a modest dues adjustment for organizations. These changes expand access, support industry inclusion, and strengthen BISG’s ability to serve the publishing community. Continue Reading
Members of the Book Industry Study Group are invited to apply for a seat on its Board of Directors by December 12. Continue Reading
The BISG board has updated its policies and structure for collecting dues and evaluating applications to serve on the BISG board Continue Reading
BISG's Industry Innovator Award recognizes an organization or individual who boldly reimagines what publishing is and can be. Continue Reading
The opening conversation at BISG's annual meeting will capture how two member companies look at the meeting's call to action, "Move Fast and Fix Things." Continue Reading
