The 'BIC: In Practice - Digital Supply Chain' resource is packed with practical advice to help book industry professionals create and maintain a consistent, efficient, yet adaptable and responsive digital supply chain. Download: buff.ly/pX0N1mN

BIC has published best practice guidelines for the digital audiobooks supply chain. These guidelines provide a comprehensive glossary, as well as detailing metadata requirements and good file management. Download now: buff.ly/bp7dVJu

#BookingNow: BIC's An Introduction to Production Training Course. Aimed at those new to book production, this online course provides an introduction to how books are made. Hear from an industry expert, and learn how to apply this knowledge in your day-to-day role. Learn more: buff.ly/i9yqbSw

Join our expert speakers in this month's BIC Brunch: How Better Metadata Drives Book Discovery – the Power of Thema. We’ll explore how Thema qualifiers work harder for your titles to aid discoverability. Book now: buff.ly/QGgK2nu

#BookNow for BIC's Making and Managing Monochrome Books training course. This flexible and comprehensive programme is made up of two standalone days: Day 1- Focusing on the process and how monochrome books are made and Day 2 - Managing this process. Find out more: buff.ly/GP7qAV8

Wondering where to start with the new European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR)? BIC's recently published EUDR guidance has a number of documents to help better understand the EUDR and the flow of the necessary data through the supply chain. Find out more: buff.ly/131MpaQ

BIC's Data Recipient Best Practice project has now published a set of deliverables which includes a document that explores the differences between delta files and block updates. Download: buff.ly/1jIkEAq

Where to start re:supply chain & operational considerations for mergers, acquisitions & divestments? Free Best Practice Resources: Physical Products: buff.ly/VB5Fb90 Digital Products: buff.ly/2lOzgZX

Last month, BIC launched a new version of the UK Standard Library Categories (UKSLC) Scheme, V2.0. Updated resources include a user guide and worked examples - available free on BIC's website. Learn more: buff.ly/moQECyY

📅🚨 Last day to get involved in BIC's Discoverability and Conversion Project Apply if you: ⭐️ Work for a BIC member org ⭐️ Have a passion for supply chain efficiency ⭐️ Are experienced & actively involved in the creation & management of metadata Learn more: buff.ly/7mcceC5

Is your organisation acquiring or divesting imprints/publishers? Read BIC's Best Practice guidelines for print and digital products, free on our website. Physical: buff.ly/VB5Fb90 Digital: buff.ly/2lOzgZX

BIC's Data Recipient Best Practice project has now published a set of deliverables which includes a guidance document for product record deletions. Download the document: buff.ly/0mEAegV Find out more: buff.ly/RGPMwbQ

📅 Applications for BIC’s Metadata Excellence Award close 5pm, Friday 26th September. The scheme is designed to encourage publishers to both demonstrate and appreciate the contribution made by accurate and timely product data to their sales. Find out more: buff.ly/vdyTsmO

Bookings close today for BIC Thema: Essentials Half-Day Training. This online training course is an intro to Thema: the global subject classification scheme for books. Learn about its benefits & implementation. Book now: buff.ly/Wuzvbo6

Are you experienced and actively involved in the creation and management of metadata? Kicking off this month, the BIC Discoverability and Conversion Project is looking for volunteers to get involved. Apply by 19th September. Find out more: buff.ly/7mcceC5

Did you see that BIC published its European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) guidance last month? This included a 'Helpful Information' guide that provides a comprehensive overview of the ramifications of the EUDR, and signposted further resources. Find out more: buff.ly/xxhGkr9

BIC's Data Recipient Best Practice project has now published a set of deliverables which includes a guidance document that explores the relevant standards for P&A, as well as its value. Download the document: buff.ly/yWUmysn

Do you understand how your content is being discovered? BIC are looking for volunteers for their new Discoverability and Conversion Project, starting this month. Complete and return the application form by 19th Sept 2025 to get involved. Apply now: buff.ly/5Odfiwd Learn more: buff.ly/366wW6k

Did you see that BIC has completed its latest review of the Industry Returns Initiative (IRI)? The review of this best-in-class industry standard includes updates to some of the best practice documentation, and the publication of one new document: The Value of IRI. Find out more: buff.ly/YjN2HAD

⏰ Booking closes 5pm today for BIC's ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course. This intensive course introduces the ONIX standard, and the essentials of producing, managing, and distributing good book metadata. Book your place: buff.ly/WrERlsT

BIC Thema: Essentials Half-Day Training 📅 Thurs 18th September An online intro to Thema: the global subject classification scheme for books. Learn about its benefits & implementation. ℹ️ More info: buff.ly/Wuzvbo6

BIC has launched a new version of the UK Standard Library Categories (UKSLC) Scheme, V2.0. Updated resources include a user guide and worked examples - available free on BIC's website. Learn more: buff.ly/fo3gsRr

BIC has recently published its European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Guidance. This vital industry guidance currently includes data flow maps, hints and tips, explanations of key terms, suggested ways of working, plus links to key EU and other documents. Find out more: buff.ly/N9QqiSW

⏰ Booking closes 5pm, 1st September for BIC's ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course. This intensive course introduces the ONIX standard, and the essentials of producing, managing & distributing good book metadata. Book now: buff.ly/WrERlsT

With business preparedness, resilience, and sustainability more important than ever, improve your understanding of smarter ordering with BIC's Ordering Best Practice resources. Read the Best Practice: buff.ly/9gwvYFO 🖥️ Watch the webinar: buff.ly/wa1B6EZ

#BookingNow: BIC Brunch: How Better Metadata Drives Book Discovery – the Power of Thema Join expert speakers as they share insights, real-world examples, and best practices for applying Thema qualifiers with greater accuracy and impact. Learn more: buff.ly/4ZcaRV7

Congratulations to all organisations newly accredited with the Technology Excellence in Libraries Award! TEiLA encourages & rewards libraries & their suppliers for their adoption of best practice & industry standards. Apply by 29th Aug for the next panel review. Find out more: buff.ly/90MHYhl

Added to BIC's Industry Returns Initiative (IRI) collateral is a document detailing the value of IRI to booksellers, distributors & publishers. Download now: buff.ly/aBrYcXV

BIC has just published its European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Guidance. This vital industry guidance currently includes data flow maps, hints and tips, explanations of key terms, and suggested ways of working, plus links to key EU and other documents. Find out more: buff.ly/B2oU2z7

Becoming a BIC member puts you at the heart of the book supply chain; encouraging your business or organisation to flourish. But don't just take it from us - take a look at the endorsement that we have received from new BIC member, the Mare Nostrum Group. Join today: buff.ly/v0H2J13

BIC's Data Recipient Best Practice project has now published a set of deliverables which includes guidance for businesses exchanging product metadata. This document provides useful pointers such as a prerequisites checklist. Download now: buff.ly/OXKxzpK

Becoming a BIC member puts you at the heart of the book supply chain; encouraging your business or organisation to flourish. But don't just take it from us - take a look at the endorsement we received from one of BIC's longstanding members, the Taylor & Francis Group. Join today: buff.ly/v0H2J13

We are delighted to welcome Hobbs The Printers into BIC membership. We are currently working to onboard them into our various committees and/or projects. Find out more about Hobbs The Printers via their website: hobbs.uk.com

BIC's Data Recipient Best Practice project has now published a set of deliverables which include a document that provides clear direction on what recipients can and cannot do with metadata from other parties. Download the document: buff.ly/ftfrgmG

Becoming a BIC member puts you at the heart of the book supply chain, encouraging your business or organisation to flourish. But don't just take it from us - read the endorsement that we received from the Taylor & Francis Group. Join today: buff.ly/v0H2J13

As part of BIC's Data Recipient Best Practice project, one of the published deliverables provides details on the steps required to transition from bespoke data exchange to the internationally recognised standard, ONIX. Download: buff.ly/Z5AOw25

Applications for BIC’s Supply Chain Excellence Award close 1st August Gaining this Accreditation shows that your organisation is technically-capable, efficient, & compliant with industry standards & practices Learn more: buff.ly/2sYNEPE

BIC is pleased to announce the completion of the latest review of the Industry Returns Initiative (IRI). This review has included updates to some of the best practice docs, and the publication of a new doc: The Value of IRI. Find out more: buff.ly/DCHFaFS

Becoming a BIC member puts you at the heart of the book supply chain, encouraging your business or organisation to flourish. But don't just take it from us - take a look at the image below to read the endorsement that we received from Macmillan Distribution. Join today: buff.ly/3HHz324

BIC has completed its Data Recipient Best Practice project, & free resources are now available including the Stakeholder Roles & Responsibilities doc. This doc defines supply chain roles and responsibilities as they relate to the creation & management of product metadata. Download: buff.ly/insok2I

We are delighted to welcome the following orgs into BIC membership ⭐️ Abrams & Chronicle ⭐️ C and C Offset Printing (UK) ⭐️ Granta Publications ⭐️ London Borough of Southwark Libraries ⭐️ Star Book Sales We are currently working with these orgs to onboard them into our various committees and/or projects

Karina Urquhart kicks off BIC’s webinar Making Printed Books Accessible – speakers Ailsa Bathgate, @barringtonstoke.bsky.social, ‬Laura Dolan, UKAAF & CPI UK, Daniel Eggleston, The Ulverscroft Group and Emma Steel, Every Cherry Publishing. #bicbrunch #accessibility

Making Printed Books Accessible, BIC’s 9th webinar in a series on accessibility starts in just over 30 mins. Looking forward to hearing the speakers from: @barringtonstoke.bsky.social, CPI, Every Cherry Publishing & The Ulverscroft Group #bicbrunch #accessibility

Becoming a BIC member puts you at the heart of the book supply chain, encouraging your business or organisation to flourish. But don't just take it from us - take a look at the endorsement that we received from the Ingram Content Group. Join today: buff.ly/3HHz324

Congratulations to the organisations newly accredited with the BIC Supply Chain Excellence Award! These orgs have shown that they are modern, technically-capable, efficient to do business with, & compliant with industry standards & practices. See all currently accredited orgs: buff.ly/N3x8Gz1

Last chance to book: BIC Brunch: Making Printed Books Accessible. Join our expert speakers to learn more about how to create printed books that meet the needs of all readers - including those with dyslexia, visual impairments, and Special Educational Needs (SEN). Book by 5pm today: buff.ly/mX7wO7M

BIC’s Data Recipient Best Practice project has now completed, and free resources are now available, including a Glossary. This Glossary is a practical guide to key terms, abbreviations and acronyms in the book supply chain. Download the Glossary: buff.ly/AinQJyq Find out more: buff.ly/lnyD3YJ

Becoming a BIC member puts you at the heart of the book supply chain, encouraging your business or organisation to flourish. But don't just take it from us - take a look at this endorsement that we received from The Booksellers Association of the UK & Ireland Ltd. Join today: buff.ly/3HHz324

Next week: BIC Brunch: Making Printed Books Accessible This webinar sees our expert speakers guide us through how to create printed books that meet the needs of all readers - including those with dyslexia, visual impairments, and SEN. Book your place: buff.ly/mX7wO7M

BIC’s Data Recipient Best Practice project has now completed, & free resources are available, such as a Metadata Supply Chain Map This visual shows how book & related product info flows between different org types; from product idea through to intermediary data recipients Download: buff.ly/Qj2hD8Y