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!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
#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.
#standardsgoals for 2021: Standards & certification roundup
- April 13, 2021
In this session, you’ll discover what’s new, what’s important, and what’s coming up in the ever-evolving world of standards.
Featuring the latest statistics on Canadian book buying, reading, and consumer habits, BookNet Canada CEO, Noah Genner, will answer all the questions you didn’t know you had.
Business disruption can come from any direction and Melissa Mack (Director, Witt O’Brien’s) knows that companies must prepare for any type of crisis, not every crisis.
How to combat racial gaslighting in the workplace
- April 9, 2021
Find out how you can identify and combat racial gaslighting in the workplace using the two-pronged approach taught in this workshop.