BIC is delighted to announce the orgs accredited with the Gold Level of BIC's Metadata Excellence Award: ⭐️ Atlantic Books Ltd ⭐️ Dorling Kindersley* ⭐️ Kogan Page Ltd* ⭐️ Practical Inspiration Publishing *BIC Members. All currently accredited orgs: buff.ly/F5v3NIV More: buff.ly/Qbkp15P

Join the Green Book Alliance at 5pm BST (12pm EDT) on Wednesday 12th August, for a free online workshop on how to run a book carbon calculation for your own data, using the GBA Book Carbon Calculator. Book your place: buff.ly/u3xZri4

There are still places available on BIC's ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course in September. This online training session is suitable for beginners and provides an understanding of the basics of ONIX and how it is used in the book industry. Book your place now: buff.ly/sUFBUQE

We are pleased to share BIC’s strategy for the next four years, which provides us with a pathway to future readiness, industry leadership, broader impact & more We will deliver this through collaborative leadership & shared purpose with members & wider industry Read now: buff.ly/Yalx3m4

Now booking for October, BIC's An Introduction to Production training course provides a comprehensive introduction to how books are made, and where production fits into the business. Book now: buff.ly/yxbogiq

From estimating the carbon footprint of an individual book to tracking sustainability progress over time, the Green Book Alliance’s Book Carbon Calculator is perfect for those just starting their sustainability journey. Access now for free: buff.ly/ZvYaRE5

September’s BIC Thema: Essentials training course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Thema subject classification scheme, and how accurate subject classification is essential for discoverability in-store and online. Book your place now: buff.ly/wsk44oQ

We wanted to remind you that you can join the Green Book Alliance at 4pm BST on Thursday 23rd July, for a free online workshop on how to run a book carbon calculation for your own data, using the GBA Book Carbon Calculator. Book your place: buff.ly/SU9hIKi

Demonstrate the efficiency of your physical & digital supply chains with BIC's Supply Chain Excellence Award (SCEA). Gaining this accreditation demonstrates that your organisation is modern, technically-capable & compliant with industry standards and practices. More: buff.ly/2CQnGJ6

Join the Green Book Alliance at 4pm BST on Thursday 23rd July, for a free online workshop on how to run a book carbon calculation for your own data, using the GBA Book Carbon Calculator. More information: buff.ly/SU9hIKi

BIC: In Practice - Physical Supply Chain is a ‘one stop shop’ resource that signposts all of BIC’s Best Practice docs & resources for the physical supply chain. It is packed with practical advice on maintaining a consistent, efficient and responsive physical supply chain. Read now: buff.ly/eVm4Vbq

Just starting to work with ONIX or looking for a refresher course? BIC ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course is suitable for beginners and provides an understanding of the basics of ONIX and how it is used in the book industry. Book now: buff.ly/Fqk4iCh

As a BIC member, you can work in partnership with us on key priorities and help develop standards & best practice guidance. From working groups to board discussions, members influence BIC's priorities, initiatives & actions for the benefit of the whole industry. More: buff.ly/XEePoQx

Keywords can greatly improve a book’s online discoverability, but how? Our BIC Bite: Choosing Keywords for Discoverability in metadata explains what keywords are, the tools that can help you choose them, and more. Learn more: buff.ly/1mweUem

The Green Book Alliance's Publisher-Printer
Sustainability Guide helps publishers and printers talk to each other about sustainability practices. Access for free: buff.ly/mg8uPqa

We'll be at the PLS conference this Thursday, 2nd July. Join us for your chance to get practical advice and expert insights on rights and licensing, and the chance to network with colleagues from across the publishing industry. Register for free now: buff.ly/2mFnpRV

Join tomorrow for the live launch for the Green Book Alliance's Book Carbon Calculator. This new, free tool will help publishers and book industry organisations estimate and better understand the carbon emissions of their books. Learn more: buff.ly/nYs9WBK

Join the Green Book Alliance on 30th June for a free live launch and demo webinar for its Book Carbon Calculator: the new free tool designed to help publishers and book industry organisations estimate and better understand the carbon emissions of their books. Register: buff.ly/nYs9WBK

Calling all Subject Classifiers! BIC's Thema webpage is a one-stop-shop for all of BIC's and EDItEUR’S resources on Thema. You can also catch up on recordings of BIC's Thema webinars on our YouTube. Go to the webpage: buff.ly/GZNURDS Watch the webinars: buff.ly/V5ujWbl

BIC has now published its Green Work Plan for 2026-27 Read the full document: buff.ly/lLinyxQ The accompanying tracker spreadsheet details the sustainability work areas that have been prioritised and approved by BIC’s GSCC for this year. Download now: buff.ly/i19S0Yc

Recording now available for our latest BIC Brunch: Tackling the Backlist Mountain. Listen as our expert speakers explore key questions and share insights and tips that will help you make informed, achievable decisions. Watch now: buff.ly/qPdzVy1

The Green Book Alliance (GBA) is proud to announce the official launch of the GBA Book Carbon Calculator, a new free tool designed to help publishers and book industry organisations estimate and better understand the carbon emissions of their books. Read the full press release: buff.ly/x2E1xR3

Attending the PLS conference on Thursday 2nd July? We'll be there too. The conference is an excellent opportunity to build valuable relationships with publishing colleagues and gain valuable insights from speaker sessions and workshops. Find out more: buff.ly/6CzwDSk

BIC's Metadata Excellence Award encourages publishers' commitment to keeping complete, accurate, and timely product data available in the supply chain, as this benefits their sales and enables them to benchmark performance against their competitors. Apply by 26th June: buff.ly/TN4UQOm

Congratulations to all the orgs newly accredited with the BIC Supply Chain Excellence Award! These orgs have shown they are the best in their class for business efficiency, customer service, environmental concern & innovation. Learn more: buff.ly/QIIVHpB Currently accredited orgs: buff.ly/yJNRzIy

Just starting to work with ONIX or needing a refresher? You have until 5pm today to book onto BIC ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course. From theory to real-world practice, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the basics of ONIX. Book now: buff.ly/ngp9pYb

We’re exhibiting at the PLS conference again this year. The conference provides practical advice & expert insights on rights & licensing, fantastic networking opportunities, and the chance to enjoy knowledge sharing from across publishing. Registration is free. Learn more: buff.ly/ut611Pd

Want a quick guide to the Industry Returns Initiative (IRI)? We have a BIC Bite that summarises why the IRI is in place and what its rules are. Download now: buff.ly/olZxUN4

🗓️ 9th-11th June, 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm BST 💻 BIC ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course Perfect for beginners or those needing a refresher, this course provides an understanding of the basics of ONIX and how it is used in the book industry. 🗓️ Book by 1st June Book your place: buff.ly/OT16pev

BIC is delighted to announce 3 orgs have been accredited with its Technology Excellence in Libraries Award. These orgs have adopted best practice & industry standards, & invested in beneficial technologies. Apply for TEiLA by 29th May: buff.ly/zg5i0cp All currently accredited orgs: buff.ly/coeoLnH