This online course introduces the ONIX standard and the essentials of producing, managing & distributing good book metadata.BIC ONIX: Essentials Plus training course#bictrainingPurpose of the CourseThis intensive course (provided as an online course in three, half-day training sessions) introduces the ONIX standard and the essentials of producing, managing, and distributing good book metadata. It mixes...

Thema is the global subject classification scheme for the book trade. This course explains its origins, development, uptake, benefits & moreBIC Thema: Essentials half-day training course (online)#bictrainingPurpose of the CourseThis course provides an introduction to Thema – the international subject classification scheme for the global book trade – explaining the need for such a scheme;...

Aimed at those new to book production, this course provides an introduction to how books are made (looking at the whole process).BIC An Introduction to Production training course (online)#bictrainingPurpose of the CourseAimed at those new to book production, this online course (which will be delivered in two, half-day sessions) provides an introduction to how books...

Expert speakers share hints & tips to enhance discoverability using ThemaExpert speakers share hints & tips to enhance discoverability using Thema BIC Brunch: How Better Metadata Drives Book Discovery – the Power of Thema #bicbrunch Introduction Used to their full potential, Thema subject codes and qualifiers are powerful tools for helping readers find the books...

Our new, flexible monochrome course will help you and your teams understand how monochrome books are made and the process managed.Created by the book industry, for the book industry For an empowered, informed supply chain Established in 1991, BIC is an independent, not-for-profit organisation at the heart of the book industry. We pride ourselves on...

Aimed at experienced ONIX users, this online course provides guidance on optimising your metadata and the more complex aspects of ONIX.BIC ONIX: Advanced Topics training course#bictrainingPurpose of the CourseRecent research shows that good metadata leads to increased sales*. With that in mind, this advanced course mixes the theoretical discussion of metadata with practical examples and...