Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC UK ONIX National Group meeting

Quarterly meeting of the BIC UK ONIX National Group. BIC members only.

Wed 17 Jun11:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC's UK Thema National Group meeting - June 2026

Quarterly meeting of BIC’s UK Thema National Group meeting  –  available to BIC members only.

Tue 23 Jun16:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC's UK Thema National Group meeting

Quarterly meeting of BIC’s UK Thema National Group meeting  –  available to BIC members only.

Tue 23 Jun16:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

via Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC's Physical Supply Chain Committee meeting

BIC’s Physical Supply Chain Committee Quarterly meeting of the BIC Physical Supply Chain committee – this meeting is for BIC members only.

Wed 8 Jul15:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC Metadata Committee meeting

BIC Metadata Committee meeting Quarterly meeting of the Metadata Committee. For BIC members only.

Tue 14 Jul15:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC Green Supply Chain Committee Meeting

Meeting of the  Green Supply Chain Committee Meeting which occurs every 3 months. For BIC members only.

Wed 15 Jul15:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC's Digital Supply Chain Committee meeting

BIC’s Digital Supply Chain Committee Quarterly meeting of the BIC Digital Supply Chain committee – this meeting is for BIC members only.

Thu 17 Sept11:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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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...

Thu 17 Sept14:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC's Physical Supply Chain Committee meeting

BIC’s Physical Supply Chain Committee Quarterly meeting of the BIC Physical Supply Chain committee – this meeting is for BIC members only.

Thu 15 Oct15:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

via Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC Metadata Committee meeting

BIC Metadata Committee meeting Quarterly meeting of the Metadata Committee. For BIC members only.

Tue 20 Oct15:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

via Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC Green Supply Chain Committee Meeting

Meeting of the  Green Supply Chain Committee Meeting which occurs every 3 months. For BIC members only.

Thu 29 Oct14:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

via Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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BIC's Digital Supply Chain Committee meeting

BIC’s Digital Supply Chain Committee Quarterly meeting of the BIC Digital Supply Chain committee – this meeting is for BIC members only.

Tue 1 Dec10:00Book Industry Communication (BIC)

via Book Industry Communication (BIC)

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