Content Library
This panel of librarians provides us with valuable insight into how libraries work, from budgets and collections to patron and e-lending statistics.
Alex Jansen discusses the difficulties, successes and the workflows of producing Pop Sandbox’s highly original works. He also shares insights and lessons learned on integrating narrative and interactivity.
Learn about the different kinds of book recommendation engines are out there, how they work and what went into the creation of Discovereads
Join Neelan Choksi and Michael Neujahr as they demo the latest technology for ereading.
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.
Are we biased towards long books?
- March 24, 2017
Journalist Hillary Frey spent a year with her company Matter Studios trying to understand why the publishing industry has shied away from fast, timely reads, and searching for ways to produce them.
Susan Danziger (DailyLit discusses her experience with different business models, including sponsorships, advertising, and paid books.
Lessons learned from Kobo and Shortcovers: A year in the life of the what and how of selling ebooks
- March 25, 2010
Data-driven, this session by Michael Tamblyn (Kobo) breaks down the lessons they’ve learned after one year of selling ebooks on Shortcovers.
Future-proofing publishing: Lightweight technologies publishers should be watching right now
- March 7, 2013
Robert Wheaton talks about some lightweight technologies that publishers should be watching.
What ONIX can do: Leveraging metadata to support the discoverability of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis publishing and books by Indigenous authors
- January 15, 2026
An overview of the latest ONIX developments.
BNC research roundup
- March 24, 2017
Looking at recent research on sales trends, consumer behaviour, digital publishing, and more, Noah Genner offers data-driven, actionable insights to better inform your next business decision.
Canadian book-buying behaviour
- March 8, 2013
BookNet CEO Noah Genner presents BookNet Canada’s most recent consumer insights.