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- PUB 600: Topics in Publishing Management
- PUB 601: Editorial Theory and Practice
- PUB 602: Design & Production Control in Publishing
- PUB 605 Fall Project: Books Publishing Project
- PUB 606 Spring Project: Magazine/Media Project
- PUB 607: Publishing Technology Project
- PUB 611: Making Knowledge Public: How Research Makes Its Way Into Society
- PUB 800: Text & Context: Publishing in Contemporary Culture
- PUB 801: History of Publishing
- PUB 802: Technology & Evolving Forms of Publishing
- PUB 900: Internship Project Report
- PUB 899: Publishing Internship
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- PUB 101: The Publication of Self in Everyday Life
- PUB 131: Publication Design Technologies
- PUB 201: The Publication of the Professional Self
- PUB 210W: Professional Writing Workshop
- PUB 212: Public Relations and Public Engagement
- PUB 231: Graphic Design Fundamentals
- PUB 331: Graphic Design in Transition: Print and Digital Books
- PUB 332: Graphic Design in Transition: Print and Digital Periodicals
- PUB 350: Marketing for Book Publishers
- PUB 355W: Online Marketing for Publishers
- PUB 371: Structure of the Book Publishing Industry in Canada
- PUB 372: The Book Publishing Process
- PUB 375: Magazine Publishing
- PUB 401: Technology and the Evolving Book
- PUB 411: Making Knowledge Public: How Research Makes Its Way Into Society
- PUB 431: Publication Design Project
- PUB 438: Design Awareness in Publishing Process and Products
- PUB 448: Publishing and Social Change: Tech, Texts, and Revolution
- PUB 450: The Business of Book Publishing
- PUB 456: Institutional and International Event Planning
- PUB 458: Journalism as a Publishing Problem
- PUB 477: Publishing Practicum
- PUB 478: Publishing Workshop
- PUB 480 D100: Buy the Book: A History of Publication Design (STC)
- PUB 480 OL01: Accessible Publishing (OLC)
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PUB 331: Graphic Design in Transition: Print and Digital Books
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PUB 332: Graphic Design in Transition: Print and Digital Periodicals
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PUB 371: Structure of the Book Publishing Industry in Canada
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PUB 411: Making Knowledge Public: How Research Makes Its Way Into Society
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PUB 438: Design Awareness in Publishing Process and Products
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PUB 448: Publishing and Social Change: Tech, Texts, and Revolution
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PUB 480 D100: Buy the Book: A History of Publication Design (STC)
PUB 480 OL01: Accessible Publishing (OLC)
Discover the transformative potential of accessible publishing and pave the way for a more equitable and balanced society with industry expert, Laura Brady.
In this online course (OLC), we'll explore actionable accessibility steps for everyone in the publishing industry. When books are made accessible, society flourishes. Readers with print disabilities are often excluded from the joy of reading because the necessary formats are not readily available. As digital publications continue to grow, technical debt still holds back many from accessing content through assistive technologies.
In practical exercises, we will look at fundamental issues such as how InDesign, propriety software and the go-to tool for layout and formatting, can clash with ebook production, which uses open HTML-based formats.
This has led to an overwhelming amount of technical debt in the industry, hindering progress and leaving many readers with print disabilities unable to access most published books.
It's time for a radical shift. Let's move beyond "get it done, we'll clean it up later" and embrace a culture of inclusivity from the outset. The responsibility of accessible publishing cannot rest solely on the shoulders of production staff. To truly make a meaningful impact, every facet of a publishing house must be involved. Editors, designers, marketing, sales, and customer service teams all play critical roles in this transformative journey.
By ensuring your digital content, from books and journals to websites, newsletters, and catalogues, is accessible, you're actively contributing to a more inclusive society. Inclusivity means designing products and environments that can be used by all people to the greatest extent possible without the need for adaptation or specialized design. Let's break free from bolted-on accessibility and embrace a future where inclusive design is at the heart of everything we create.
Join us in the pursuit of an inclusive publishing industry, where every reader can explore the world of literature without barriers. Let's rewrite the narrative of accessibility and empower every individual to be part of the reading experience. Embrace the power of accessible publishing and create a more inclusive tomorrow.