Content Library
Spiders, chatbots, and the future of metadata: A look inside the BNC BiblioShare sandbox
- March 24, 2017
BookNet’s BiblioShare database now holds over 2 million public records – what are we doing with all that bibliographic data?
Using the context of his experience as both a publisher and within an all-you-can-read service, Nathan Hull will explore why providing less choice might actually be of more value to the reader.
A crisis management lens for #metoo and the media industry
- March 20, 2019
Using case studies related to the #MeToo movement and the publishing industry. Melissa Mack (Witt O’Brien) demonstrates how the principles of Crisis Management can be used to mitigate consequences of all types of crises.
Nellie McKesson (Hederis) explains the problems that publishers are facing, and how web-based pagination can offer a solution.
XSLT 3 for EPUB and print
- March 18, 2019
Learn about using XSLT to produce EPUB2 and EPUB3 books from XML or XHTML input as well as PDF for print with CSS or XSL-FO.
Insights into the US and Canadian tariffs.
By working with startup companies, legacy companies can acquire new lines of business, increase strategic risk-taking, spark innovation, improve their relationships with customers, and streamline their operations.
Faking a grid
- March 18, 2019
In this workshop, we present the CSS authored at Macmillan as a case study and explore alternative ways to code and style complex content with CSS, with a focus on grid and media queries in EPUBs.
Loan Stars turned five in 2021! Here’s what’s new for the program last year after nearly 800 book recommendations from library staff across Canada.
Audiobooks in Canada
- June 12, 2020
Arm yourself with the latest research and insights from BookNet Canada and its partners relevant to the audiobook market.
#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.
So you think you can style?
- March 21, 2018
If styles in InDesign confuse you, or you just need to master them, this session is for you!