Content Library
#eprdctn tools & tips round-up 2021
- March 30, 2021
In this session, attendees were invited to share their ebook war stories, show off their most exceptional hacks, stump for their favourite tools, and seek new perspectives on their most troublesome issues.
Why are women always talking to men in novels? A conversation about debiasing books using data analytics
- June 19, 2020
Whether it’s how much space men and women characters take up or the presence or absence of visible minorities, debiasing challenges the common stereotypes that govern how individuals are represented in creative works.
What is quality in metadata?
- April 24, 2020
The publishing industry believes that it’s normal for end users to use data badly and that it’s up to the rest of us to make up for their limitations. This presentation will try to change that.
Using Thema and ONIX to boost discoverability
- July 8, 2020
EDItEUR’s Chris Saynor explains how publishers can make best use of Thema and ONIX to boost the visibility of Canada’s diverse range of writers both domestically and internationally.
Towards an accessible digital publishing ecosystem
- July 10, 2020
Accessibility is becoming increasingly important in the publishing industry. This presentation provides an overview of the different aspects involved for all the players who want to embrace accessibility.
Pre-publication trends: Using early data to refine launch strategies
- February 25, 2020
This presentation will show publishers how to use pre-order data to focus or hone their sales and marketing efforts, amplify pre-order buzz, and generate more sales on publication.
This presentation will not only speak to what author care looks like, but we will empower organizations to create their own tools for authors while reducing burnout.
This session is a pause-and-take-stock look at ebooks and accessibility, looking closely at: what work has been done up to now, the work that is going on at present, and what’s left to do.
Audiobooks are often considered “accessible by default,” but in reality audiobooks aren’t fully usable by everyone in their current state. In this presentation we demonstrate the possibilities of audiobook accessibility.
It’s been four years since BookNet Canada launched a readers’ advisory tool for library staff. And what have we learned in those four years? A lot!
Find out what’s new, pick up some tips and tricks, and get a peek at what’s coming soon for the SalesData reporting service.
New from BookNet Canada for 2020: BNC LibraryData
- March 25, 2020
Join us for an overview of the reports and features currently available in LibraryData, and to learn about new developments planned for the upcoming year.