In this free session, the Literary Press Group of Canada will discuss ebook accessibility metadata, including the data inside your ebooks and the data you create for your ONIX files. They will go over the basics of what it is, what it means, and what it does. Then, they will walk through how to create accessibility metadata that will be informative, true, and useful, explaining how to make sure it conforms to various standards.

This webinar will focus on the importance of inclusivity in publishing, specifically through the application of standards, to ensure accessibility of research content. Topics will include an overview of tools and methods for measuring site accessibility; a summary of relevant laws along with legal and financial risks for non-compliance; guidance on how to incorporate testing into workflow production processes; and practical steps on making content more accessible. Speakers include: Stacy Scott, Mark McCallum and Glenda Sims