Purpose of the Course
This 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.
After 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.
Note that the BIC subject scheme was made obsolete in February 2024. Click here for more information.
Benefits of Attending
As 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 looking at the available tools and supporting documentation.
Delegates 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.
Attendance will enable delegates to act as Thema advocates within their own organisations.
Course Level
This 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.
Course Outline
Please let us know if you have any particular areas of concern or interest. The course can be tailored to its attendees to a certain degree, the overall content is as follows:
- An Introduction to Thema including its origins, benefits, development and adoption
- Thema Implementation
- Context, i.e. how Thema codes are used globally
- Hands-on, practical sessions in assigning Thema codes
The Trainer
Graham Bell / Chris Saynor, EDItEUR. (Read about BIC Trainers, here).
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Date & Frequency of this Course
Thursday 18th September – register here.
Course Location
Online / Live Virtual Training.
Course Length
This is a half-day course which will be delivered from 1.00pm – 5.30pm (UK time) on the date(s) specified above.
Prices
BIC & EDItEUR Members £168 + VAT
Friends of BIC £205 + VAT
Non Members £230 + VAT
Please note these prices do not include the Eventbrite processing fee.
Discounted rates apply to BIC and EDItEUR members only.
Not sure if your organisation is a BIC member? Check the BIC Members list. View EDItEUR’s Members list.
Registration
Register to attend this course via Eventbrite by clicking on your preferred course date in the ‘Date & Frequency of this Course’ section (above). Payment is accepted via VISA, Mastercard and American Express. Alternative Payment Option: If you would prefer BIC to invoice your organisation directly, please contact us. Please note that this process will incur a £25.00 administration fee.