EBSCO eBooks Accessibility Update Webinar
EBSCO eBooks Accessibility Update Webinar
This program is part 3 of the EBSCO eBooks Webinar Series. View all programs.
About the webinar replay:
The ability to make e-books accessible to all types of users is a top priority at EBSCO. We are committed to working with libraries to help forge a trail of positive experiences for everyone. EBSCO actively works with partners – including the W3C, Benetech, ASPIRE, the DAISY Consortium and The Carroll Center for the Blind – to make improvements across the content acquisition and delivery ecosystem. EBSCO also works with publishers like The University of Michigan to improve the accessibility of their e-books and relax DRM restrictions that could interfere with assistive technology.
What you will learn
- Why accessibility is important and what it means to have a truly accessible e-book
- The benefits of the HTML-based format EPUB
- What developments EBSCO and The University of Michigan have made to their products/e-books to ensure a positive experience for all users
- How EBSCO works with accessibility partners to better understand the needs of the market
- How The University of Michigan worked with Benetech to become a certified vendor
Speakers
Speakers
Emma Waecker | EBSCO eBooks Product Manager
Jonathan McGlone | Front End Developer and UI Designer
Watch the replay
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Duration: 30 minutes
Watch the replay featuring Product Manager, Emma Waecker and Front End Developer and UI Designer, Jonathan McGlone from the University of Michigan Press to learn more about the importance of e-book accessibility and how their organizations are working toward creating the most user-friendly e-book experience possible for libraries and researchers.