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AccessOnix Added as Service for DPS Clients
To improve the visibility of Accessible ePub3, DPS now provides a "remediated" Onix record for every title converted to this format. For accessible formats, there is a special set of standards for Onix records designated as "Codelist 196. More detail ...
AccessOnix and How to Use It
AccessOnix is an app designed to allow DPS clients to easily remediate original Onix to include accessibility information. More about Accessibility in Onix. Built on the crosswalk here, the process extracts data from an Accessible ePub3 format and ...
The Earmarks of Hand-coded ePub
These files showcase the craftsmanship and attention to detail that machine-generated files lack. To spot a superior hand-coded ePUB: File structure Look for a thoughtfully organized hierarchy that reflects the book's content, rather than a generic, ...
The KDP Outlook on Accessiblity
KDP encourages authors to use accessibility features in their ebooks by providing some basic tools and guidance for creating more accessible content, particularly through their Kindle Create software. 2. Format Support KDP supports uploading of EPUB ...
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) and its implications for ebooks
1. Mandatory Accessibility Requirements · Self-publishers must ensure that their ebooks are accessible to persons with disabilities. · This includes compatibility with screen readers, adjustable text size and color contrast, and proper navigation ...
The Overall Case for Accessible ePub3
1. Anyone producing an ebook for public consumption should adopt the ePub3 format. Having evolved from early ebook formats, ePub3 is now virtually the international standard accepted by every eBook distributor. More on Kindle's policies on Accessible ...
The pros and cons of self-publishing
Let's break down the pros and cons of self-publishing versus working with a conventional publisher in this context: Self-Publishing: Pros: 1. Complete creative control over the content and formatting 2. Higher royalty rates, typically 60-80% of the ...
How to Negotiate a Publisher Contract
When an author is negotiating a publishing deal, here are some points the author should consider. All or most of these will be addressed in the publisher's contract. 1. Advance: This is an upfront payment made to the author before the book is ...
Accessible PDF
An Accessible PDF (Portable Document Format) is designed to be usable by people with various disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities. Below are the key characteristics ...
ePub2 and ePub3: What Are the Differences?
Compatibility and Device Support 1. Wider Compatibility: ePUB2 is widely supported across many older and simpler eReaders. Some older devices may not fully support ePUB3, making ePUB2 a more universally compatible format. 2. Established Standard: ...
Aggregators and Database Providers
There are hundreds of "online database providers and aggregators" providing ebook collections to specialized markets. Database Providers de Gruyter ProQuest Gale Coherent Digital Ebsco Aggregators Draft2Digital - Offers wide distribution to eBook ...
Distributors
A list of over 150 ebook distributors: 1. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) - Primarily using its MOBI format, Amazon KDP also converts ePUB files to MOBI when uploaded. 2. Apple Books - A major platform that distributes eBooks directly to Apple ...
More on Accessible PDF
Is PDF Accessible? Adobe Systems introduced the Portable Document Format (PDF) in 1993, and it has become widely used due to its ability to preserve the exact appearance of printed material in digital form. The PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) ...
PDF/UA
As of April 2024 the PDF format is not certifiable as "Accessible" because by definition the PDF format is "fixed layout." To be qualified as an "Accessible" format, the file must render to the reading device in "reflowable" form. A dyslexic reader ...
Fixed Layout or Reflowable?
In making ePub formatting decisions, the nature of the print book should be taken into account. The standard and most flexible ePub format is 'Reflowable," because it presents a page display that is adaptable to the device on which the book is being ...
Expanding eBook Distribution with Open Source Technology
Since the ebook emerged in the early years of this century, there has been an effort, initially spearheaded by the library community, but now more widely recognized, to maintain the develop the "open source" nature of the ebook format for maximum ...
EditionGuard
EditionGuard is a specialized DRM solution, catering to the specific needs of publishers. This subarticle delves into how EditionGuard assists publishers in managing their DRM requirements, safeguarding their content while maintaining a user-friendly ...
DRM in eBook Publishing: A Technical Perspective
In the realm of digital publishing, Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a crucial technology that protects the copyright of eBooks. This article explores the technical aspects of DRM, its impact on the eBook industry, and the balance it strikes ...
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The Added Value in Accessible ePub3
At a price difference of $.10/page, there is immense added value in Accessible ePub3 as a format choice. Feature ePub3 @ $.80/page Accessible ePub3 @$.90/page Semantic Structure Relies on standard HTML semantics. Emphasizes proper semantic tagging, ...
The Case for Remediation of Accessible ePUB3
Accessible ePUB files aim to ensure that digital publications are usable by all readers, including those with disabilities. Given the significance of accessibility in the digital world, here are unique reasons why accessible ePUB files might require ...
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure that web content is accessible to people with disabilities. While WCAG was primarily designed for web content, its principles ...
Best Practices
There is a wealth of material available on this subject, so it will be referenced rather than repeated in this KB. In particular, we recommend Accessible Publishing Learning Network: a Canadian-made accessibility resource specifically crafted for ...
Choosing a Conversion Supplier
At this link, NNELS provides a list of questions that publishers seeking Accessible EPUB should put to potential conversion suppliers. The answer from desLibris Publishing Solutions to every question is "yes." Working with a Third-Party Accessible ...
The Case for Accessible ePub3
The world of digital publishing has seen considerable change over the past decade; at the heart of these changes lies the ePub format, one of the most popular and universally accepted eBook formats.. ePub Evolution Since its introduction in 2007, the ...
A Brief History of ePub Formats
APLN Reference Over the years, several formats have been developed to facilitate digital reading. Here's a brief overview: Plain Text and PDF: The Pioneers Before dedicated eBook formats arrived, there was plain text (.txt). This format was simple ...
Benetech Global Certified Accessible (GCA) Standards
GCA is the program developed by Benetech to certify publishers and vendors seeking independent validation of their work. As a certified conversion vendor, DPS conversions are guaranteed to meet Benetech standards. After an ePub3 has passed through ...