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The BISG will be holding its annual meeting tomorrow and, even though it’s a members only event it has graciously allowed TeleRead to cover the proceedings.  It looks like an interesting program – so stay tuned.

The BISG has been in the forefront of ebook surveying and has done the definitive research into ebook demographics.  Here’s their mission statement:

What We Do

BISG actively promotes book industry standards and best practices while providing a unique forum for industry professional to collectively address issues affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of the U.S. book trade.

  • BISG motivates and moderates debate about current book industry practices and about the future of digital publications on the international book trade
  • BISG develops, maintain and promotes standards and best practices that enable the book industry to conduct business more efficiently and cost-effectively. Our standards cover a wide range of business processes, including product identification and description, business communications, product and carton labeling and digital discovery and delivery.
  • BISG conducts and publishes primary research related to the size of the U.S. book industry and in areas of topical interest such as the environmental impact of the book industry and consumer attitudes toward digital publishing.
  • BISG informs and educates the book industry on issues critical to the successful operation of the supply chain through publications, events and webcasts.

In the future, increased communication and understanding between trading partners will be a key element in the success of our industry. BISG brings the pieces together.

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