Publishing Perspectives

The Why, What, Who, and How of Metadata: 13 Tips for Publishers Renée Register, co-author of The Metadata Handbook, shares a checklist of tips, ideas and to-dos that publishers can use to plan effective metadata strategies. Read more »
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The "Other" Metadata Identifier You Need to Know: ISNI As search engines get more sophisticated, the ISNI — International Standard Name Identifier — has become a critical component of tracking book rights and allocating attribution. Read more »
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Why Publishers Need a Content Strategy Today Oxford University Press' Ingrid Goldstein explains why a simple five-step content strategy can ensure the longevity of the entire content of a publishing house. Read more »