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SUMMARY:BIC's Colour Book Production Explained Training Course
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URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-colour-book-production-explained-training-course-2/
LOCATION:Pureprint\, Crowson House\, Bellbrook Park\, Uckfield\, England\, TN22 1PH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BIC's Colour Book Production Explained Training Course - Jan 2024
DESCRIPTION:The course has a practical emphasis\, ensuring that all theoretical elements are accompanied by an on-site demonstration.\n\n\nCreated by the book industry\, for the book industry \nFor an empowered\, informed supply chain \nEstablished in 1991\, BIC is an independent\, not-for-profit organisation at the heart of the book industry. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with key stakeholders in the UK book industry to produce quality training courses that are created and delivered by expert\, highly respected trainers on a wide range of supply chain topics. Being a not-for-profit organisation\, BIC is able to offer all of its training at highly competitive rates. If there is a topic that you would like us to provide training on\, that we do not provide at present\, get in touch; we also welcome enquires about the provision of bespoke in-house courses. \nAll BIC Production courses are designed in conjunction with a panel of Production Directors from leading publishing houses to ensure that they focus on what you need to know. Each course contains a formal assessment recognised by many of the UK’s publishing houses. \nBIC’s Privacy Policy \n  \nBIC’s Colour Book Production Explained Course \nPurpose of the Course \nFocusing on the print and binding process alongside colour theory and paper\, this is a great introduction to colour book production. \nThe course has a practical emphasis\, ensuring that all theoretical elements are accompanied by an on-site demonstration. For this reason\, each section of the course contains a problem-solving element\, to enable delegates to gain an understanding of the potential pitfalls\, how to avoid them and how to spot them if they do occur. \nBenefits of Attending \nDelegates will spend time in the press-room and bindery\, seeing first-hand how books are produced and learning how to use this knowledge in their day-to-day role. The practical elements of the course will help to bring the theoretical course content to life. \nThis course will provide delegates with the tools to be proactive in their role\, better express their requirements\, choose the right supplier for their project\, and solve or even prevent problems. \nAs the factory can be very noisy and to ensure our attendees get the most out of the day\, we limit the number of delegates for this course to 6. \nCourse Level \nThis course is aimed at those who are\, or would like to be\, responsible for the production of colour books. It is specifically aimed at those new to colour production\, those who have learnt ‘on the job’ and those who would like to develop a deeper understanding of the techniques and processes involved in the manufacture of colour books. \nCourse Outline \nThe topics covered will include: \n\nThe different print processes available and how to pick the right one for your book\nHow colour is printed\nHow an image gets to the page\, including conversion to CMYK\, screens and ink density\nHow to choose the right proof for your book\nHow to assess paper and chose the right one\nWhat impact paper can have on your book\nHow a litho press is made ready and how to press pass a book\nThe different types of binding\, their characteristics\, limitations and how to choose the right one for your book\nWhat finishes are available and how are they applied\nHow a print price is constructed and how to request a quote\nHow to produce co-editions\nThings that can go wrong at each stage\, how to recognise them and what you can do to prevent them\nThe social and environmental impact of producing your book\n\nRead the full course outline here. \nThe Trainers \nJames Gascoigne \nBusiness Development \, Pureprint \nJames has worked in print marketing services and print for over 20 years with a broad range of experience and has worked at a senior level for some of the largest printing groups in the UK. James is used to delivering high quality\, time sensitive projects and has worked with most of the UK’s largest publishers \nThe Pureprint Group is a dynamic\, privately owned\, award winning print and marketing solutions provider with a unique and long-established environmental ethos. The group employs over 400 people and has a turnover in excess of £65 million producing publishing\, corporate\, retail\, creative and fine art printing. Pureprint has invested over £20 million in the last five years to offer industry leading digital\, litho and large format printing facilities together with data management\, mailing\, fulfilment\, creative packaging\, point of sale and marketing collateral management services. Pureprint Group is CarbonNeutral®\, ISO 14001 and has developed the highly acclaimed pureprint™ environmental printing system and in 2013 won\, for the third time\, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development. \nHeather O’Connell \nConsultant \nHeather has more than 20 years’ experience in book publishing. Specialising in book production\, she has held various positions including Production Director for Penguin UK and HarperCollins Publishers. Heather now runs a consultancy\, using her passion for and knowledge of the industry to support a broad range of print and publishing clients and industry initiatives. \nDate & Frequency of this Course in 2023 \nTuesday 16th January 2024. \nBespoke and In-House Training \nBIC is committed to providing high quality\, accessible training for the book industry. We are able to provide both bespoke courses and in-house training to suit your requirements. This courses is suitable for in-house training so please do contact us to request further information or to make a booking: info@bic.org.uk \nCourse Location \nPureprint\, Crowson House\, Bellbrook Park\, Uckfield\, East Sussex\, TN22 1PH \nCourse Duration \nThis is a full day course\,10.00am – 5.00pm. \nPrices \nBIC Members £340 + VAT \nFriends of BIC £400 + VAT \nNon Members £465 + VAT \nNB: Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the ticket price. \nDiscounted rates apply to BIC members only. \nNot sure if your organisation is a BIC member? Check our members list here. \nAlternative Payment Option: \nIf you would prefer BIC to invoice your organisation directly\, please contact info@bic.org.uk. Please note that this process will incur a £25.00 administration fee. \nOn the Day \nAll of BIC’s full-day courses include refreshments and a full working lunch. \nDress Code \nPlease be aware that delegates will spend time in the factory \, so we ask that you should please dress appropriately\, i.e. no open-toe shoes / sandals. \nWIFI Access \nA password will be provided on the day to delegates. \nTravel information Tube / Rail Stations: \nNearest rail station: Uckfield \nCar Park: \nShould you choose to drive to this course\, there is limited parking available onsite at Pureprint. Please contact info@bic.org.uk for more information and/or to reserve a parking space. \nCourse Cancellations \nPlease note: as we price our training courses so keenly\, the running of them is dependent on there being a set minimum number of delegates registered by the time the booking period ceases. For this reason\, please be aware that unfortunately some courses may be cancelled if this requirement is not met. Should this happen\, BIC will arrange for full refunds for all training courses booked. We will liaise with registered delegates at least 2 weeks prior to each course date regarding this. BIC apologies for any inconvenience caused. \nRefund Policy \nPlease take a few moments to familiarise yourself with our refund policy: \nShould you need to cancel your ticket\, refunds may be given as follows: \n\nUp to 6 calendar weeks (i.e. 42 calendar days) before the event: full refund\nLess than 6 calendar weeks\, but more than 2 calendar weeks (i.e. 14 days) before the event: 50% refund\nLess than 2 calendar weeks before the event: no refund.\n\nPlease note the Eventbrite fee will not be refunded. \nIf you (or a colleague in your place) do not attend the training course you have booked\, no refund will be given. \nPlease note: Tickets are transferable within your organisation. \n\n\n\nHeather O’Connell. Consultant \n\n\n\nJames Gascoigne\, Business Development\, Pureprint Group
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-colour-book-production-explained-training-course-jan-2024/
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SUMMARY:BIC Thema: Essentials Half-Day Training Course (online)
DESCRIPTION:Thema is the global subject classification scheme for the book trade. This course explains its origins\, development\, uptake\, benefits & more\n\n\nBIC Thema: Essentials half-day training course (online)\n#bictraining \n  \nPurpose of the Course  \nThis course provides an introduction to Thema – the international subject classification scheme for the global book trade – explaining the need for such a scheme; its origins\, development and uptake; its benefits across the trade; and the principles of implementing Thema in systems and product records.  \nAfter examining the key differences (and similarities) between Thema and the legacy schemes it is designed to replace\, the course will provide delegates with the opportunity to experiment and have hands-on experience with applying correct Thema codes. \n  \nBenefits of Attending\nAs part of BIC’s suite of metadata training courses\, this course will provide an introduction to the Thema subject classification scheme in the context of wider metadata best practice. Delegates will discover the benefits and rapid growth of Thema in both a global and UK context\, and explore the key features of implementing Thema in systems and managing the migration from BIC (the current UK standard) to Thema\, looking at the available tools and supporting documentation. \nDelegates will gain an understanding of the structure and application of Thema codes\, concluding with the opportunity for practical\, hands-on experience of allocating Thema codes\, with a view to demonstrating how accurate subject classification is essential for effective search and discovery in-store and online. \n  \nCourse Level\nThis course is aimed at anyone with an interest in book product data quality in general\, and book subject classification in particular. Whatever your background\, whether from an editorial\, marketing or systems perspective\, this course is relevant to individuals from all professional disciplines within the trade. Some familiarity with bibliographic subject classification (e.g. use of schemes such as BIC\, BISAC or Thema) is assumed\, but not considered essential. \n  \nCourse Outline  \nPrior to the course\, delegates will be contacted to enquire whether they have any specific areas of concern / interest. Although the course can be tailored to its attendees to a certain degree\, the overall content is as follows: \n\nAn Introduction to Thema including its origins\, benefits\, development and adoption\nThema implementation\nContext\, i.e. how Thema codes are used globally\nHands-on\, practical sessions in assigning Thema codes\n\nTo request a copy of the full course outline email info@bic.org.uk \nThe Trainers\n\n\n\nGraham Bell \nExecutive Director \nEDItEUR \n  \nGraham is Executive Director of EDItEUR\, and is responsible for the overall development of EDItEUR’s standards and the management services it provides on behalf of other standards organisations (ISNI International Agency and the International DOI Foundation). He joined EDItEUR as its Chief Data Architect in 2010\, focusing on the continuing development and application of ONIX for Books\, Thema\, EDItX and on other EDItEUR standards for the global books and serials sectors. \nGraham is an experienced trainer and speaker. He previously worked for HarperCollins Publishers in the UK\, where most recently he was Head of Publishing Systems. \n \n\n\n\nChris Saynor \nStandards Editor \nEDItEUR \n \nChris is responsible for EDItEUR’s book publishing standards including ONIX\, Thema and EDItX. He joined the organisation in late 2016. For the previous eight years\, Chris worked for GiantChair Inc. in Paris as a metadata specialist and project manager\, and has been responsible for implementation of the Onixsuite application in many publishing organisations. He is widely known for his work with French industry liaison body CLIL and with BISG committees. Prior to that\, Chris has a 20-year background in bookselling with Waterstones and WHSmith. \n \nFeedback for this Course\nWhat component of the training was most effective for you? \n“Golden rules and practical experience in assigning codes. I feel much more confident in doing this now. ” – Anon. \n“All of it. I needed to know more about Thema as I was starting from scratch. I needed a proper understanding of what it was\, how it works\, who uses it and how we could implement it. This course tackled all these points in a methodical\, sensible and informative way.” – Anon. \n“I would recommend this course and will communicate elements of it across my business.” – Anon. \n“Come get your questions answered.” – Gopi Rajendran\, Klopotek \n \nDate of the Course\nTuesday 16th January 2024. \n \nBespoke Course and In-House Training\nBIC is committed to providing high quality\, accessible training for the book industry. We are able to provide both bespoke courses and in-house training to suit your requirements. This course is suitable for in-house training so please do contact us to request further information or to make a booking: info@bic.org.uk \n\nCourse Location\nOnline / Virtual Training. \n\nCourse Length\nThis is a half-day course which will be delivered\, 1.00pm-5.30pm (UK) on the date specified\, above. \n\nPrices\nBIC & EDItEUR Members £168 + VAT \nFriends of BIC £205 + VAT \nNon Members £230 + VAT \nPlease note these prices do not include the Eventbrite processing fee. \nDiscounted rates apply to BIC and EDItEUR members only. \nCheck BIC membership and/or EDItEUR membership. \nAlternative Payment Option: If you would prefer BIC to invoice your organisation directly\, please contact us: info@bic.org.uk. Please note that this process will incur a £25.00 administration fee. \n \n\n\n\nBIC Training Courses\nCreated by the book industry\, for the book industry \nFor an empowered\, informed supply chain \n \nEstablished in 1991\, BIC is an independent\, not-for-profit organisation at the heart of the UK book industry’s supply chain. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with key stakeholders in the UK book industry to produce quality training courses that are created and delivered by expert\, highly respected trainers on a wide range of supply chain topics. Being a not-for-profit organisation\, BIC is able to offer all of its training at highly competitive rates. If there is a topic that you would like us to provide training on\, that we do not provide at present\, get in touch; we also welcome enquires about the provision of bespoke in-house courses. \n \nCourse Cancellations\nPlease note: as we price our training courses so competitively\, the running of them is dependent on there being a set minimum number of delegates registered by the time the booking period ceases. For this reason\, please be aware that unfortunately some courses may be cancelled if this requirement is not met. Should this happen\, BIC will arrange for full refunds for all training courses booked. We will liaise with registered delegates at least 2 weeks prior to each course date regarding this. BIC apologies for any inconvenience caused. \n \nRefund Policy\nPlease take a few moments to familiarise yourself with our refund policy. \nShould you need to cancel your ticket\, refunds may be given as follows: \n\nUp to 6 calendar weeks (i.e. 42 calendar days) before the event: full refund minus the Eventbrite processing fee\nLess than 6 calendar weeks\, but more than 2 calendar weeks (i.e. 14 days) before the event: 50% refund\nLess than 2 calendar weeks before the event: no refund\n\nIf you (or a colleague in your place) do not attend the training course you have booked\, no refund will be given. \nPlease note: Tickets are transferable within your organisation.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-thema-essentials-half-day-training-course-online/
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