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SUMMARY:BIC's UK Thema National Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of BIC’s UK Thema National Group meeting  –  available to BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-uk-thema-national-group-meeting-june-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Group
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SUMMARY:BIC UK ONIX National Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the BIC UK ONIX National Group.\nBIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-uk-onix-national-group-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Group
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SUMMARY:BIC's Libraries Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:BIC’s Libraries Committee\nQuarterly meeting of the BIC Libraries committee – this meeting is for BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-libraries-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Committee meeting
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SUMMARY:BIC ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course -  June 2026
DESCRIPTION:This online course introduces the ONIX standard and the essentials of producing\, managing & distributing good book metadata.\n\n\nThis online course introduces the ONIX standard and the essentials of producing\, managing & distributing good book metadata. \nBIC ONIX: Essentials Plus training course \n#bictraining \nPurpose of the Course\nThis 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 the background and theory of metadata with real-world practice and guidance in an approachable but authoritative way. \nThis course has been extended from two to three afternoons to allow the inclusion of additional data elements relating to digital products\, open access\, audio material and chapter-level metadata\, plus extra time for discussion. \nBenefits of Attending\nDelegates will be provided with all the vital information to understand the basics of ONIX and how it is used in the book industry. \nCourse Level\nThis course is suitable for beginners with no knowledge of ONIX\, although it will also be of value to those already familiar with ONIX. It is aimed at staff with management responsibility for metadata\, either in editorial\, IT\, marketing\, or production within a publisher\, or in similar roles within distribution and retailing. It is not highly technical\, but software developers seeking to understand ONIX would benefit from this course. \nCourse Outline\nThe overall content is as follows: \n1) Introduction: \nSome of this introduction is pre-recorded\, for viewing before the training. \n\nExplanation of what ONIX is\, with typical use cases\nBrief history of ONIX and its governance\nBrief overview of the other ONIX standards\, e.g.\, for ONIX serials\, ONIX for transactional messages\, etc.\n\n2) More Detail: \n\nOverview of the different versions of ONIX\, i.e.\, 2.1 vs 3.0/3.1\nMore detail on ONIX for Books 3.0/3.1\nBusiness benefits of: using ONIX; the BIC Metadata Excellence Award (MEA) Accreditation Scheme\nIntroduction to XML syntax\nSemantics and code lists\nONIX for Books data feeds and best practice\n\n3) Key Data Elements: \n\nRecord reference\nProduct identifiers\nProduct form and detail\nDigital products (including audiobooks)\nAccessibility\nUsage restrictions and licensing\nOpen access\nContributors\nXHTML encoding of rich text\nTitles\nSets\, series\, or collections\nSubject codes (BISAC\, Thema\, CBMC\, etc.)\nKeywords\nDescriptive text and other collateral material\nChapter-level metadata\nImprint and publisher\nPublication date and sales embargo\nTerritorial sales rights\nNon-territorial sales restrictions\nRelated works and products\nPublishing status and availability\nSimple markets\nSupply details and pricing\nFree of charge products\nGeneral product safety\n\n4) Best Practice Guidelines \n\nWhere to look for further information\n\nThe Trainers\nGraham Bell \nExecutive Director\, EDItEUR \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. \nChris Saynor \nStandards Editor\, EDItEUR \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. \nFeedback for this Course\n“The course was excellent – no improvement required for the content of the course at all.” – Huw Alexander\, SAGE Publications \n“The course was very well structured and thorough. The trainer explained everything in detail and with clear examples. Plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions.” – Nia Beynon\, Faber & Faber \nDates of this Course\nTue 9th – Thu11 June 2026 – afternoons only. \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 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 \nCourse Location\nThis course will be held online via the GoToMeetings platform. Full log in instructions will be given to trainees one week ahead of the course start date. \nCourse Length\nThis is a 1.5-day course which will be delivered in three\, half-day training sessions\, 1.00pm – 5.30pm (UK) on the three dates specified\, above. \nPrices\nBIC & EDItEUR Members £485.00 + VAT \nFriends of BIC £575.00 + VAT \nNon-Members £660.00 + VAT \nPlease note: the price does not include the Eventbrite processing fee \nDiscounted rates apply to BIC and EDItEUR members only. \nCheck BIC Membership and/or EDItEUR membership \nAdditional discount available: Please note that any individual who registers\, at the same time\, to attend both the BIC’s Advanced ONIX Course and this ONIX: Essentials Plus training course will be eligible to receive a £100 discount on the combined cost of their tickets. This offer is open to BIC & EDItEUR Members\, Friends of BIC and Non-Members. Contact BIC info@bic.org.uk for further information and to receive your discount code (prior to booking your place); tickets purchased using this discount code will not be transferrable within your organisation. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other or discount code. \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. \nBIC Training Courses\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 UK book industry. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with key stakeholders in the 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. \nCancellations by BIC\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. \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 Eventbrite 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-onix-essentials-plus-training-course-june-2026/
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SUMMARY:BIC's Supply Chain Excellence Award (SCEA) Accreditation Panel meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the BIC’s Supply Chain Excellence Award Panel – BIC members only
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-supply-chain-excellence-award-scea-accreditation-panel-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accreditation Schemes - Panel meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T160000
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SUMMARY:BIC's Digital Supply Chain Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:BIC’s Digital Supply Chain Committee\nQuarterly meeting of the BIC Digital Supply Chain committee – this meeting is for BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-digital-supply-chain-committee-meeting-11/
LOCATION:HarperCollins\, The News Building\, 1 London Bridge Street\, London\, SE1 9GF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T173000
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SUMMARY:BIC ONIX: Advanced Topics Training Course -  April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Aimed at experienced ONIX users\, this online course provides guidance on optimising your metadata and the more complex aspects of ONIX.\n\nBIC ONIX: Advanced Topics training course \n#bictraining \nPurpose of the Course\nRecent 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 guidance\, and links metadata very clearly with supply chain effectiveness and commercial success. \nPlease note: Some training material on data elements relating to digital products\, open access\, audio material and chapter-level metadata that was previously part of this course has been transferred to the new ONIX Essentials Plus course. If a delegate completed the ONIX essentials course prior to 2022\, some content may have been missed. This missed material may be covered again in this course provided that time allows. \n*Nielsen White Paper: The Link Between Metadata and Sales. \n \nBenefits of Attending\nExperienced ONIX users will learn how to optimise their metadata and deal with the more complex aspects of ONIX by attending this course. \n \nCourse Level\nThis course is suitable for delegates with a good background knowledge of publishing and experience working with ONIX. Attendees do not require a technical background\, the course is aimed at staff with management responsibility for product metadata or software developers seeking more in-depth domain knowledge. Delegates should previously have attended the BIC ONIX Essentials training course or have gained extensive knowledge and experience of metadata management and ONIX over several years. \n \nCourse Outline\nThe content of this course is modular and will be tailored to the particular interests of delegates; consequently\, each course will be different. However\, the overall content will most likely include many of the following topics: \n1) Modules  \n\nThe importance of core semantics;\nConceptual modelling\, WMI entity stack in indecs and interoperability with library metadata models;\nIdentifiers; GTINs and ISBNs; ISNI and name identification; ISCCs\, work IDs and the product lifecycle;\nLinked data and schema.org optimization of web pages;\nDiscoverability\, keywords and structured subject coding including Thema;\nSales rights and restrictions; advanced international pricing and multiple markets\, tax\,  discounts\, commodity codes and international trade\nCollections\, sets and series\nChapter-level metadata (for audio\, scholarly etc)\nOpen access\nMulti-item/multi-component products\n Multilingual metadata\nPromotional events\nPractical XML validation\nBlock updating\nONIX Acknowledgement message\n ONIX 3.0 migration; differences from 2.1\, changes and benefits; migration strategy\nONIX 3.1 migration\nNew data elements in recent ONIX revisions (3.0\, 3.0.1–3.0.8\, 3.1\, 3.1.1)\nUnderused features and opportunities; common errors\nSummary and further resources\n\n2) Discuss your issues \n\nDelegates may choose to submit real-world books and metadata of their own for discussion and pointers for improvement (you must contact info@BIC.org.uk at least one week in advance. It cannot be guaranteed that all issues will be looked at or ‘solved’)\n\n3) Practical Demos (spread throughout the day): \n\nHow to validate ONIX messages\nWhy character sets and encodings are important\nTag name conversion\n\n \nThe Trainer\n\n\n\nEDItEUR membership Graham Bell \nExecutive Director\, EDItEUR \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. \nFeedback for this Course\n“Graham Bell is an excellent teacher making the courses interesting even when the subject matter is not that ‘light’. He provides explanations in a clear and concise way.” – Angela Kendall\, Nielsen \n“I can think of many people in my company who would benefit from attending this course.” – Anon. \n \nDates and Frequency of this Course\nTue 28th\, Wed 29th and Thu 30th April 2026 (over 3 half days). \n \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 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 1.5 day course which will be delivered in three\, half-day training sessions\, 1.00pm-5.30pm (UK)on the dates specified\, above. \n \nPrices\nBIC & EDItEUR Members £485 + VAT \nFriends of BIC £575 + VAT \nNon-Members £660 + VAT \nNote: Ticket price excludes the Eventbrite processing fee. \nAdditional discount available: Please note that any individual who registers\, at the same time\, to attend both this ONIX: Advanced Topics and either of the ONIX Essentials Plus courses will be eligible to receive a £100 discount on the combined cost of their tickets. \nThis offer is open to BIC & EDItEUR Members\, Friends of BIC and Non-Members. Contact BIC (info@bic.org.uk) for further information and to receive your discount code (prior to booking your place); tickets purchased using this discount code will not be transferrable within your organisation. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other or discount code. \nThe fully discounted 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\nBIC Training Courses\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. \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. \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 Eventbrite 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-onix-advanced-topics-training-course-april-2026/
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SUMMARY:BIC Brunch: Accessibility - Tackling Backlists - Practical Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Part of BIC’s Accessibility Webinar Series\n\n\nBIC Brunch: Tackling the Backlist Mountain – Practical Strategies for Accessibility Compliance\n#bicbrunch \nIntroduction\nWith the European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline behind us\, BIC’s Accessibility webinar series turns its attention to the question of tackling the “backlist mountain” and the challenges it presents for the publishers and booksellers. This webinar will bring together industry experts to share practical\, (non-commercially sensitive) insights into how publishers can assess\, prioritise\, and remediate their e-book backlist for accessibility and how booksellers and readers might help support this process. \nThe session will explore key questions\, including: \n\nHow might publishers approach the sheer scale of their digital backlist and what makes remediation viable?\nWhat decision-making frameworks and best practices can support an effective digital backlist review?\nHow might AI-driven tools and workflows offer pragmatic support in the remediation process?\nWhat are we learning about the first insights with regards to readers’ needs\, and how can publishers adjust the information they provide?\nHow might readers and institutional customers shape backlist accessibility priorities/actions and improvements?\n\nJoin us for a practical discussion designed to help publishers make informed\, achievable decisions as they continue their accessibility journeys. \nHost\n\nKarina Urquhart\, Executive Director\, BIC\n\nSpeakers\n\nSimon Mellins\, Independent Digital Publishing Consultant and Accessibility Specialist\, Co-founder of PAAG\nWieger van Rinkhuyzen\, Manager Kobo & Business Development Books\, bol.\nStacy Scott\, Head of Accessibility\, Taylor & Francis Publishing\n\nWho should attend?\nThis event will be of interest to those concerned with complying with the EU Accessibility Act\, particularly when it comes to the creation\, updating\, sending and receiving of the metadata for digital books/eBooks. \nRegistration\nTickets are FREE for BIC members. Everyone else is required to pay a nominal fee. Please ensure you select the correct ticket type. \nTo register\, scroll to the top of this webpage and click on the ‘Get Tickets’ button. Not sure if your organisation is a BIC member? View our members list here. \nWebinar will be hosted on Zoom. \nKeep in touch\nIf you would like to remain informed about all of BIC’s forthcoming events\, including our BIC Brunch sessions\, join BIC’s mailing list. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-brunch-accessibility-tackling-backlists-practical-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T163000
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SUMMARY:BIC's Metadata Excellence Award (MEA) Accreditation Panel meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the BIC’s Metadata Excellence Award Accreditation Panel – available to BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-metadata-excellence-award-mea-accreditation-panel-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accreditation Schemes - Panel meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T173000
DTSTAMP:20260115T111443Z
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SUMMARY:BIC ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course -  April 2026
DESCRIPTION:This online course introduces the ONIX standard and the essentials of producing\, managing & distributing good book metadata.\n\n\nThis online course introduces the ONIX standard and the essentials of producing\, managing & distributing good book metadata. \nBIC ONIX: Essentials Plus training course \n#bictraining \nPurpose of the Course\nThis 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 the background and theory of metadata with real-world practice and guidance in an approachable but authoritative way. \nThis course has been extended from two to three afternoons to allow the inclusion of additional data elements relating to digital products\, open access\, audio material and chapter-level metadata\, plus extra time for discussion. \nBenefits of Attending\nDelegates will be provided with all the vital information to understand the basics of ONIX and how it is used in the book industry. \nCourse Level\nThis course is suitable for beginners with no knowledge of ONIX\, although it will also be of value to those already familiar with ONIX. It is aimed at staff with management responsibility for metadata\, either in editorial\, IT\, marketing\, or production within a publisher\, or in similar roles within distribution and retailing. It is not highly technical\, but software developers seeking to understand ONIX would benefit from this course. \nCourse Outline\nThe overall content is as follows: \n1) Introduction: \nSome of this introduction is pre-recorded\, for viewing before the training. \n\nExplanation of what ONIX is\, with typical use cases\nBrief history of ONIX and its governance\nBrief overview of the other ONIX standards\, e.g.\, for ONIX serials\, ONIX for transactional messages\, etc.\n\n2) More Detail: \n\nOverview of the different versions of ONIX\, i.e.\, 2.1 vs 3.0\nMore detail on ONIX for Books 3.0\nBusiness benefits of: using ONIX; the BIC Metadata Excellence Award (MEA) Accreditation Scheme\nIntroduction to XML syntax\nSemantics and code lists\nONIX for Books data feeds and best practice\n\n3) Key Data Elements: \n\nRecord reference\nProduct identifiers\nProduct form and detail\nDigital products (including audiobooks)\nAccessibility\nUsage restrictions and licensing\nOpen access\nContributors\nXHTML encoding of rich text\nTitles\nSets\, series\, or collections\nSubject codes (BISAC\, Thema\, CBMC\, etc.)\nKeywords\nDescriptive text and other collateral material\nChapter-level metadata\nImprint and publisher\nPublication date and sales embargo\nTerritorial sales rights\nNon-territorial sales restrictions\nRelated works and products\nPublishing status and availability\nSimple markets\nSupply details and pricing\nFree of charge products\nGeneral product safety\n\n4) Best Practice Guidelines \n\nWhere to look for further information\n\nThe Trainers\nGraham Bell \nExecutive Director\, EDItEUR \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. \nChris Saynor \nStandards Editor\, EDItEUR \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. \nFeedback for this Course\n“The course was excellent – no improvement required for the content of the course at all.” – Huw Alexander\, SAGE Publications \n“The course was very well structured and thorough. The trainer explained everything in detail and with clear examples. Plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions.” – Nia Beynon\, Faber & Faber \nDates of this Course\nTues 21st – Thurs 23rd April 2026 – afternoons only. \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 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 \nCourse Location\nThis course will be held online via the GoToMeetings platform. Full log in instructions will be given to trainees one week ahead of the course start date. \nCourse Length\nThis is a 1.5-day course which will be delivered in three\, half-day training sessions\, 1.00pm – 5.30pm (UK) on the three dates specified\, above. \nPrices\nBIC & EDItEUR Members £485.00 + VAT \nFriends of BIC £575.00 + VAT \nNon-Members £660.00 + VAT \nPlease note: the price does not include the Eventbrite processing fee \nDiscounted rates apply to BIC and EDItEUR members only. \nCheck BIC Membership and/or EDItEUR membership \nAdditional discount available: Please note that any individual who registers\, at the same time\, to attend both the BIC’s Advanced ONIX Course and this ONIX: Essentials Plus training course will be eligible to receive a £100 discount on the combined cost of their tickets. This offer is open to BIC & EDItEUR Members\, Friends of BIC and Non-Members. Contact BIC info@bic.org.uk for further information and to receive your discount code (prior to booking your place); tickets purchased using this discount code will not be transferrable within your organisation. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other or discount code. \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. \nBIC Training Courses\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 UK book industry. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with key stakeholders in the 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. \nCancellations by BIC\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. \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 Eventbrite 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-onix-essentials-plus-training-course-april-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T153000
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SUMMARY:BIC Green Supply Chain Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Green Supply Chain Committee Meeting which occurs every 3 months. \nFor BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-green-supply-chain-committee-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Committee meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260325T175258Z
CREATED:20251203T111822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175258Z
UID:10617-1776175200-1776182400@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC Metadata Committee meeting - in person
DESCRIPTION:BIC Metadata Committee meeting \nQuarterly meeting of the Metadata Committee. For BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-metadata-sub-committee-meeting-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Penguin Random House UK\, One Embassy Gardens\, 8 Viaduct Gardens\,\, London\, SW11 7BW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260108T170619Z
CREATED:20260108T170619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170619Z
UID:10799-1774965600-1774969200@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BIC Board Meeting\nFor Board Directors only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-board-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BIC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260318T224147Z
CREATED:20260105T093155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T224147Z
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SUMMARY:BIC Brunch: Ask the Experts - Thema Qualifiers Part 2\, The Technicalities
DESCRIPTION:Expert panellists answer your  questions on Thema.\n\nExpert panellists answer your questions on Thema. \nExpert panellists answer your questions on Thema. \nBIC Brunch: Ask the Experts – Thema Qualifiers (Part 2)\, The Technicalities\n#bicbrunch\nIntroduction\nUsed to their full potential\, Thema subject codes and qualifiers are powerful tools for helping readers find the books they’ll love. This BIC Brunch session provides an opportunity for attendees to find out everything they wanted to know about the in-depth technicalities and applications of Thema qualifiers. \nPlace\, Language\, Time Period\, Educational Purpose\, Interest and Styles – these are some of the Thema qualifiers available to help with the description\, promotion and discoverability of printed and digital books. Do you know how and when to use them? How many to use? What benefits might qualifiers bring to your titles\, your customers\, your readers? \nFollowing on from our Thema Qualifiers session in December 2025\, we’re delighted to now bring a follow-up session which offers attendees an opportunity for a specialist deep-dive experience into the technicalities of Thema qualifiers. There will be no presentations\, simply a 90-minute panel session dedicated to having Thema technical experts answer attendees’ questions. \nAttendees are encouraged to submit their questions in advance (so that the panel can prepare). Instructions for doing this will be given during the ticket registration process. We will also be inviting live questions on the day too. \nPlease note\, we won’t be able to respond to questions that ask the panel to classify individual titles\, as the decision-making processes\, and specific content knowledge for this will lie with your own organisation. However\, we will be able to take questions on general principles\, applications\, advice\, and guidance. The panel can talk in generalities but not about specific ISBNs. \nAll questions will be treated anonymously. \nHost\n\nKarina Urquhart\, Executive Director\, BIC\n\nPanel experts\n\nLiam Herbert\, Subject Classifier\, NielsenIQ BookData\nChris Saynor\, Standards Editor\, EDItEUR\nAdam Hewson\, Company Director\, Hewson Books\n\nWho should attend?\nPublishers\, editors\, marketers\, booksellers\, and anyone involved in bibliographic data and metadata management. \nRegistration\nTickets are FREE for BIC and EDItEUR members. Everyone else is required to pay a nominal fee. Please ensure you select the correct ticket type. \nTo register\, scroll to the top of this webpage and click on the ‘Get Tickets’ button. Not sure if your organisation is a BIC member? View our members list here. \nKeep in touch\nIf you would like to remain informed about all of BIC’s forthcoming events\, including our BIC Brunch sessions\, join BIC’s mailing list. \nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-brunch-ask-the-experts-thema-qualifiers-part-2-the-technicalities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T170510Z
CREATED:20260108T170510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170510Z
UID:10796-1773842400-1773849600@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BIC Board Meeting\nFor Board Directors only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-board-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BIC Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260309T163000
DTSTAMP:20251203T112727Z
CREATED:20251203T112715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T112727Z
UID:10628-1773068400-1773073800@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC's Physical Supply Chain Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:BIC’s Physical Supply Chain Committee\nQuarterly meeting of the BIC Physical Supply Chain committee – this meeting is for BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-physical-supply-chain-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Central London Location\, UK\, To be confirmed\, London\, N 1 OPW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Committee meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T113000
DTSTAMP:20260219T174200Z
CREATED:20260219T174200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T174200Z
UID:10980-1772620200-1772623800@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC's Supply Chain Excellence Award (SCEA) Accreditation Panel meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the BIC’s Supply Chain Excellence Award Panel – BIC members only
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-supply-chain-excellence-award-scea-accreditation-panel-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accreditation Schemes - Panel meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260108T144434Z
CREATED:20260108T143525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T144434Z
UID:10788-1772031600-1772038800@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC's UK Thema National Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of BIC’s UK Thema National Group meeting  –  available to BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-uk-thema-national-group-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:National Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260108T170418Z
CREATED:20260108T170418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170418Z
UID:10794-1771941600-1771948800@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BIC Board Meeting\nFor Board Directors only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-board-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BIC Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260108T125355Z
CREATED:20260108T125355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T125355Z
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SUMMARY:BIC's Digital Supply Chain Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:BIC’s Digital Supply Chain Committee\nQuarterly meeting of the BIC Digital Supply Chain committee – this meeting is for BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-digital-supply-chain-committee-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Committee meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260216T231137Z
CREATED:20251124T112310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T231137Z
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SUMMARY:BIC's An Introduction to Production Training Course (online) Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:Aimed at those new to book production\, this course provides an introduction to how books are made (looking at the whole process).\n\n\nBIC’s An Introduction to Production training course (online)\n \n#bictraining \nPurpose of the Course\nAimed at those new to book production\, this online course (which will be delivered in two\, half-day sessions) provides an introduction to how books are made\, looking at the whole process including repro\, colour management\, the different print and binding methods within the book industry\, and the language used. It focuses on the role of production\, how decisions in production can support the publishers’ sustainability and social responsibility targets\, how individuals can add value to it\, and how to avoid some of the potential pitfalls of the production process. \nBenefits of Attending\nDelegates will hear from an industry expert on a broad range of subjects and learn how to apply this knowledge in their day-to-day role. They will be provided with the tools to be proactive in their role\, better express requirements\, and solve or even prevent problems efficiently. \nThis course has a practical emphasis\, ensuring that all theoretical elements are accompanied by a practical application. Where appropriate\, each section will contain 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. \nTo ensure our attendees get the most out of the day\, we limit the number of delegates for this course to 10. \nCourse Level\nThis course is aimed at those who are new to book production\, those who have learnt ‘on the job’ and those who would like to work in this field. It will provide a deeper understanding of the techniques and processes involved in the production and manufacture of books. \nCourse Outline\nThe topics covered will include: \n\nThe publishing business model and how you can affect its profitability\nWhere production fits into the business and how you can influence it\nHow the decisions made in production can support the publishers sustainability and social responsibility targets\nPre-press and how decisions made at this point can impact the print cost and the quality of the finished book\nThe different print methods\, when to use them and how to choose the right one for your book\nThe different types of paper available and how they can impact the cost and look of your book\nThe different binding methods\, their pros and cons\, and the impact they have on design\nThe cover finishes available\, their uses and limitations\nHow a book gets to the customer\nHow to select a supplier and request a quote\nWhat to consider when scheduling a book\nHow to solve problems at each stage of the process\n\nFor the full course outline please email info@bic.org.uk. \nThe Trainer\nHeather O’Connell \nConsultant \n \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. \n \nFeedback for this Course\n“I have been very impressed by how the course was run\, the knowledge of those running it and the careful and considered way the information was imparted A very good general overview. I would recommend it to all those starting in publishing.” – Helen Peatfield\, HarperCollins Publishers \n \n“This course has been very useful and well explained\, and has added to my industry knowledge.” – Yasmine Aichaoui\, Printondemand-Worldwide \n \n“Very informative. The structure is brilliant because each section nicely builds on top of the previous section and therefore takes one through the entire production process. I found it all very effective but particularly because terminology was explained very well.” – Rebecca Cachia\, HarperCollins Publishers \n \nDates of this Course\nMonday 17th October and Tuesday 18th February 2025 – afternoons only. \n \nBespoke & 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 full day course which will be delivered in two\, half-day sessions\, 1:30pm-4:30pm (GMT) on the dates specified\, above. \n \nPrices\nBIC Members £320.00 + VAT \nFriends of BIC £375.00 + VAT \nNon Members £435.00 + VAT \n \nDiscounted rates apply to BIC members only. \nNot sure if your organisation is a BIC member? Email info@bic.org.uk. \n \nAlternative Payment Option: If 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. \n \nBIC Training Courses\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. \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. \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\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-an-introduction-to-production-training-course-online-feb-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260108T130027Z
CREATED:20260108T130027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T130027Z
UID:10786-1770804000-1770807600@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC's Supply Chain Excellence Award (SCEA) Accreditation Panel meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the BIC’s Supply Chain Excellence Award Panel – BIC members only
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-supply-chain-excellence-award-scea-accreditation-panel-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accreditation Schemes - Panel meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T160000
DTSTAMP:20250617T104444Z
CREATED:20250617T104444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T104444Z
UID:9872-1770732000-1770739200@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC Technical Implementation Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Biannual meeting of the BIC Technical Implementation Clinic – this meeting is for BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-technical-implementation-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Booksellers Association\, 6 Bell Yard\, London\, WC2A 2JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Metadata & Technical
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260204T225423Z
CREATED:20251124T112448Z
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SUMMARY:BIC Thema: Essentials Training Course (online) February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thema is the global subject classification scheme for the book trade. This course explains its origins\, development\, uptake\, benefits & more\n\nThema is the global subject classification scheme for the book trade. This course explains its origins\, development\, uptake\, benefits & more \nBIC Thema: Essentials 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\, 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 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\nRead the full course outline here. \nThe Trainers\nGraham Bell \nExecutive Director \nEDItEUR \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. \nChris Saynor \nStandards Editor \nEDItEUR \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. \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\nWed 4th Feb and Thu 5th Feb 2026 – two morning sessions \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\nDelivered over two mornings\, 9.30am – 12.00pm (UK) on the dates specified above. \n\nPrices\nBIC & EDItEUR Members £195 + VAT \nFriends of BIC £240 + VAT \nNon Members £270 + 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  \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 1 week 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-training-course-online-february-2026/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T160000
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SUMMARY:BIC Metadata Committee meeting - Feb 2026
DESCRIPTION:BIC Metadata Committee meeting \nQuarterly meeting of the Metadata Committee. For BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-metadata-committee-meeting-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accreditation Schemes - Panel meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T153000
DTSTAMP:20251203T110834Z
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UID:10607-1769695200-1769700600@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:BIC Green Supply Chain Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Green Supply Chain Committee Meeting which occurs every 3 months. \nFor BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-green-supply-chain-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Committee meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260108T125916Z
CREATED:20260108T125916Z
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SUMMARY:BIC's Metadata Excellence Award (MEA) Accreditation Panel meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting of the BIC’s Metadata Excellence Award Accreditation Panel – available to BIC members only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bics-metadata-excellence-award-mea-accreditation-panel-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accreditation Schemes - Panel meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T173000
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CREATED:20251124T112420Z
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SUMMARY:BIC ONIX: Essentials Plus Training Course -  January 2026
DESCRIPTION:This online course introduces the ONIX standard and the essentials of producing\, managing & distributing good book metadata.\n\nThis online course introduces the ONIX standard and the essentials of producing\, managing & distributing good book metadata. \nBIC ONIX: Essentials Plus training course \n#bictraining \nPurpose of the Course\nThis 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 the background and theory of metadata with real-world practice and guidance in an approachable but authoritative way. \nThis course has been extended from two to three afternoons to allow the inclusion of additional data elements relating to digital products\, open access\, audio material and chapter-level metadata\, plus extra time for discussion. \nBenefits of Attending\nDelegates will be provided with all the vital information to understand the basics of ONIX and how it is used in the book industry. \nCourse Level\nThis course is suitable for beginners with no knowledge of ONIX\, although it will also be of value to those already familiar with ONIX. It is aimed at staff with management responsibility for metadata\, either in editorial\, IT\, marketing\, or production within a publisher\, or in similar roles within distribution and retailing. It is not highly technical\, but software developers seeking to understand ONIX would benefit from this course. \nCourse Outline\nThe overall content is as follows: \n1) Introduction: \nSome of this introduction is pre-recorded\, for viewing before the training. \n\nExplanation of what ONIX is\, with typical use cases\nBrief history of ONIX and its governance\nBrief overview of the other ONIX standards\, e.g.\, for ONIX serials\, ONIX for transactional messages\, etc.\n\n2) More Detail: \n\nOverview of the different versions of ONIX\, i.e.\, 2.1 vs 3.0\nMore detail on ONIX for Books 3.0\nBusiness benefits of: using ONIX; the BIC Metadata Excellence Award (MEA) Accreditation Scheme\nIntroduction to XML syntax\nSemantics and code lists\nONIX for Books data feeds and best practice\n\n3) Key Data Elements: \n\nRecord reference\nProduct identifiers\nProduct form and detail\nDigital products (including audiobooks)\nAccessibility\nUsage restrictions and licensing\nOpen access\nContributors\nXHTML encoding of rich text\nTitles\nSets\, series\, or collections\nSubject codes (BISAC\, Thema\, CBMC\, etc.)\nKeywords\nDescriptive text and other collateral material\nChapter-level metadata\nImprint and publisher\nPublication date and sales embargo\nTerritorial sales rights\nNon-territorial sales restrictions\nRelated works and products\nPublishing status and availability\nSimple markets\nSupply details and pricing\nFree of charge products\n\n4) Best Practice Guidelines \n\nWhere to look for further information\n\nThe Trainers\nGraham Bell \nExecutive Director\, EDItEUR \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. \nChris Saynor \nStandards Editor\, EDItEUR \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. \nFeedback for this Course\n“The course was excellent – no improvement required for the content of the course at all.” – Huw Alexander\, SAGE Publications \n“The course was very well structured and thorough. The trainer explained everything in detail and with clear examples. Plenty of opportunities for discussion and questions.” – Nia Beynon\, Faber & Faber \nDates of this Course\nTues 27th – Thurs 29th January 2026 – afternoons only. \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 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 \nCourse Location\nThis course will be held online via the GoToMeetings platform. Full log in instructions will be given to trainees one week ahead of the course start date. \nCourse Length\nThis is a 1.5-day course which will be delivered in three\, half-day training sessions\, 1.00pm – 5.30pm (UK) on the three dates specified\, above. \nPrices\nBIC & EDItEUR Members £485.00 + VAT \nFriends of BIC £575.00 + VAT \nNon-Members £660.00 + VAT \nPlease note: the price does not include the Eventbrite processing fee \nDiscounted rates apply to BIC and EDItEUR members only. \nCheck BIC Membership and/or EDItEUR membership \nAdditional discount available: Please note that any individual who registers\, at the same time\, to attend both the BIC’s Advanced ONIX Course and this ONIX: Essentials Plus training course will be eligible to receive a £100 discount on the combined cost of their tickets. This offer is open to BIC & EDItEUR Members\, Friends of BIC and Non-Members. Contact BIC info@bic.org.uk for further information and to receive your discount code (prior to booking your place); tickets purchased using this discount code will not be transferrable within your organisation. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other or discount code. \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. \nBIC Training Courses\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 UK book industry. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with key stakeholders in the 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. \nCancellations by BIC\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. \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 Eventbrite 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-onix-essentials-plus-training-course-january-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T160000
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SUMMARY:BIC Board Strategy Day
DESCRIPTION:BIC Board Meeting\nFor Board Directors only.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/bic-board-strategy-day/
LOCATION:Penguin Random House UK\, One Embassy Gardens\, 8 Viaduct Gardens\,\, London\, SW11 7BW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BIC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251224T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251224T170000
DTSTAMP:20241211T153214Z
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UID:9024-1766595600-1766595600@bic.org.uk
SUMMARY:Deadline for MEA Accreditation Application
DESCRIPTION:Applications due for the Metadata Excellence Award (MEA) quarterly review.
URL:https://bic.org.uk/event/deadline-for-mea-accreditation-application-4/
LOCATION:Online
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