Content Library
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.
To understand the world today, we need to understand code and its consequences. Clive Thompson gives us a definitive look into the heart of the machine.
Evolving technologies and ever-increasing demand have led to explosive growth in audio publishing. This panel will discuss the ways audio is transforming their organizations’ strategies and even business models.
Follow the journey of an ebook from publisher to library reader, Rose Donohoo (OverDrive) and Maria Cipriano (Toronto Public Library), in conversation with Teresa Elsey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), survey the ebook lending landscape.
Best practices for equity-driven acquisitions: Shifting from gatekeeping to spacemaking
- March 20, 2019
How do we shift from “gatekeeping” towards “spacemaking”: a process that solicits, supports, and develops the work of marginalized writers and professionals?
Join BookNet Canada Associate Product Manager Vivian Luu for this presentation all about what’s new with BNC CataList over the last year.
Embedding sustainability: Tips for ebook and print production
- October 23, 2025
In this session, we’ll explore practical ways to integrate sustainability into both print and ebook production.
Ethical AI applied to publishing: Presenting wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, an AI tool for writing Indigenous content
- December 4, 2025
Meet wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, a writing tool that goes beyond grammar and spell check to assist non-Indigenous people in their efforts to write about Indigenous Peoples.
Emerging trends: Book subjects on the move in the Canadian market
- February 3, 2022
BookNet Canada SalesData experts, Monique Mongeon and Hannah Johnston dig deep into the data to show you the book subjects on the move in the Canadian book market.
About three years ago, Rachel Comerford began two digital journeys: interpreting, applying, and developing ebook standards; and online dating.
Don’t believe everything you think: How to spot and overcome your hidden biases at work
- April 23, 2020
In this session, Michelle Grocholsky (Empowered) challenges participants to recognize their hidden bias and work towards a more mindful and objective way of thinking.
Join our panel of retailers, all of whom launched their bookstore during the pandemic, for a discussion of lessons learned.