The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is pleased to welcome Pace University’s MS in Publishing Program as a new member, marking a continued investment in supporting the next generation of publishing professionals. Continue Reading
The Book Industry Study Group has hired Allison Belan to become the organization’s ninth executive director. Belan will replace Brian O’Leary, who retires from the role on June 30. Belan joins BISG after a 22-year career at Duke University Press, where she has served most recently as... Continue Reading
In a milestone year for the Book Industry Study Group, we’re doing things a little differently. This year marks 50 years of bringing the publishing industry together to solve shared challenges. But before we celebrate, it’s time to connect, reflect, and help shape what comes next. On... Continue Reading
BISG is delighted to welcome several new members who joined BISG between January and March 2026. Continue Reading
Westchester Publishing Services, a leader in pre-press editorial, production, and digital conversion services for more than five decades, worked closely with the Book Industry Study Group to digitize BISG's "Book Industry Trends" archive. Continue Reading
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
