Bibliographic Metadata and ONIX
Date and time
Location
BIC HQ
CILIP Building 7 Ridgmount Street London WC1E 7AE United KingdomRefund Policy
Description
BIC Training Courses
Training for an empowered, informed supply chain
This course will provide delegates with practical information about the importance of reliable metadata, both to sales performance but also to efficient in-house operation, and the ways in which it is best communicated and disseminated in the marketplace.
WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT:
This course is aimed at staff with management responsibility for metadata, either in IT, marketing or production within a publisher, or in similar roles in distribution and retailing.
COURSE LEVEL:
Suitable for beginners and/or those with no prior knowledge of ONIX.
COURSE CONTENT:
Prior to the course we will contact trainees to enquire if they have specific areas of concern/interest.
So although each course can be tailored to a certain degree the overall content is as follows:
1. Introduction
I. Explanation of what ONIX is, with typical use cases
II. Brief history of ONIX and its governance
III. Brief overview of the other ONIX standards: eg for ONIX serials, ONIX for transactional messages etc
2. More detail
i. Over view Discussion of the different versions of ONIX i.e 2.1 v 3.0
ii. More detail on ONIX for Books 2.1
iii. More details on ONIX for Books 3.0
iv. Business benefits of:
1. using ONIX
2. the BIC Data accreditation scheme
v. XML – introduction to
vi. Semantics
vii. Code Lists
viii. ONIX for Books Data feeds and best practice of
3. Key data elements:
I. Record Reference
II. Product identifier
III. Contributor
IV. Titles
V. Sets, Series, Collections
VI. Contained items
VII. Subject codes (BIC, BISAC, CBMC etc)
VIII. Key words
IX. Description
X. Imprint & publisher
XI. Territorial Rights
XII. Related Works & Products
XIII. Supply details
THE TRAINER
Graham joined EDItEUR in 2010, and he focuses on the continuing development and application of ONIX for Books, and on other EDItEUR metadata standards for the global book, e-book, and serials sectors. Graham previously worked for HarperCollins Publishers in the UK where he was Head of Publishing Systems. He led the development of bibliographic and digital asset management systems, and was involved with the launches of many recent HarperCollins digital initiatives including e-audio, e-books, and print-on-demand programs. Prior to HarperCollins, he worked as an editor and in IT roles within the magazine industry with Redwood Publishing. Read more about BIC's trainers...
THE VENUE
Located on the fourth floor of Faber, one of the UK’s leading independent publishers, this inspirational venue has two spaces to offer; the Academy Space and the Event Space. Each space comes with excellent technical facilities, including WiFi and audio-visual equipment, and the layout of each room can be adapted to suit your needs.The intimacy of the Academy Space, with its archive of reference, fiction and poetry books and decor that nods to Faber’s history, is perfect for creative meetings, training sessions and away days. The grandeur of the Event Space, with a projector, flatscreen TV and grand piano is just the ticket for larger gatherings, such as conferences or presentations.Faber Creative Spaces are accessible via excellent transport links and a lift to the fourth floor.
WIFI ACCESS
A password will be provided on the day to delegates.
ON THE DAY
All of BIC’s full day courses include Tea, coffee, infusions and pastries on arrival; mid-morning refreshments; full working lunch; and afternoon refreshments.
Please note that lunch is only provided for full day courses. Half day course delegates will be provided with refreshments.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tube/ Rail station:
Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square
www.journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk / www.nationalrail.co.uk
Airports:
London City Airport – 9 miles, ca 20 min by car
Heathrow – 20miles, ca 30 min by car
Luton – 33 miles, ca 50 min by car
Stansted – 36 miles, ca 50 min by car
Gatwick – 32 miles, ca 60 min by car
Car parks:
Bloomsbury Square Carpark (approx 3 min walk)
http://secure-parking.co.uk/DisplayCarPark.aspx?carparkid=4
Cab hire:
Addison Lee Minicabs 0844 800 6677
Organized by
BIC is a UK-based, not-for-profit members organisation at the heart of the book industry creating standards, best practices and resources that form part of the DNA of all sectors of the industry's supply chains; helping organisations become more efficient, save money, become less wasteful and ultimately become greener. At the cornerstone of the book industry, we hold a unique position of trust, facilitating UK and international industry-wide collaboration to reach agreement on dependable standards and best practice in the supply chain.
We make the UK book supply chain more efficient and sustainable, by developing standards and encouraging their adoption. We define best practice and connect experts and stakeholders to enable measurable innovation.
If you're in the book industry, you should be a member of BIC.
Specialties
Digital & Physical Supply Chain, EDI / e-Commerce, Metadata Optimisation, Training Courses, Industry Accreditation Schemes, Product Identifiers / Bar Codes / ISBNs, etc..., ONIX, Bibliographic Standards, RFID, BIC Codes, Web Services, Addressing Industry Needs, Best Practice.