BIC Thema: Essentials training course (online) Sept 2026

BIC Thema : Essentials training course (online) #bictraining Register Here 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, the course will provide delegates with the opportunity to experiment and have hands-on experience with applying correct Thema codes. 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 and managing the migration from BIC (the current UK standard) to Thema, 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. Course Level This course is aimed at anyone with an interest...