Updated BISAC 2014 to Thema 1.1 Mapping Now Available

Updated BISAC 2014 to Thema 1.1 Mapping Now Available The updated BISAC 2014 to Thema 1.1 mapping reflects revisions in the BISAC Subject Headings, 2014 Edition, and the current version 1.1 of Thema, the unified global subject classification system for print and digital books that facilitates the sale of U.S. books internationally. The mapping provides a guide for BISAC users in selecting the appropriate corresponding Thema code(s). Thema codes can be incorporated into your book metadata alongside the BISAC Subject Headings. BISG members can access…

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Webcast: BISAC-to-Thema Mapping Explained

Webcast: BISAC-to-Thema Mapping Explained Incorporate Thema subject categories into your metadata for more efficient global trade The annual BISAC Subject Headings license includes a mapping to Thema, the unified subject classification system for the global book trade that complements individual national systems by providing suggested, broadly adopted Thema categories and qualifiers for each BISAC code. This March 3 webcast answers the most common questions about this emerging international standard. You’ll learn how Thema facilitates export sales and international rights transactions, helps reduce metadata errors, increases discoverability…

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