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Initiated by ACP committees, the Discovery Series offers professional development seminars on a wide range of topics that directly address the immediate needs of Canadian publishers, and often draw upon the expertise found within the association’s membership and wider network. These committee-driven sessions respond to members’ specific needs and interests, and current trends within the publishing industry, with a focus on the unique realities of Canadian publishers’ businesses and markets.
Sessions take place online and are recorded for the benefit of members. Videos will be accessible to members at least six months after posting.
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Indigenous Subject Headings II: BISAC, Thema, and Advanced Metadata
Indigenous Subject Headings II: BISAC, Thema, and Advanced Metadata
November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023
Moderator: Mat Buntin, University of Alberta Press
Speakers: Elizabeth Barker, Orca Book Publishers
Tom Richardson, BookNet Canada
Lauren Stewart, BookNet Canada
Co-presented with the Book Publishers' Association of Alberta.
In our first Decolonizing Subject Headings professional development session, a panel of librarians shared their efforts to create a more inclusive environment for books by and about Indigenous peoples within existing library systems such as Library of Congress subject codes. Now, lizabeth Barker of Orca Book Publishers, Tom Richardson of BookNet Canada, Lauren Stewart of BookNet Canada, and moderator Mat Buntin of University of Alberta Press provide an overview of current tagging systems used by publishers, Thema and BISAC. The session explores how publishers can best represent books by and about Indigenous peoples within systems that have not yet been decolonized. Presenters discuss what is taking place in and outside of what is currently known as Canada to indigenize subject codes, and how publishers can use BISAC, Thema, and advanced metadata to achieve equitable, appropriate, and broad visibility for their titles.
This session was supported by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Government of Alberta through Alberta Tourism & Culture.
Decolonizing Subject Headings Panel
Decolonizing Subject Headings Panel
February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023
Moderator: Colette Poitras, Indigenous Public Library Advisor
Speakers: Stacey Allison-Cassin, Dalhousie University School of Information Management
Anne Carr-Wiggin, Sharon Farnel, & Brian Stearns, University of Alberta Library
Christian Isbister, UBC Okanagan Library
Annie Wolfe, Library and Archives Canada
Sponsored by the Book Publishers' Association of Alberta.
During this session, panelists discuss what libraries are doing to be more inclusive when it comes to Indigenous metadata, such as updating Library of Congress Subject Headings and Canadian Subject Headings. Panelists also discuss the importance of these initiatives, how to approach consultation with Indigenous communities, and Indigenous data sovereignty. Finally, panelists discuss initiatives taking place throughout Turtle Island and the world to create improved access for more inclusive metadata and subject headings.
This session was supported by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Government of Alberta through Alberta Tourism & Culture.
US Distribution
US Distribution
July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19; & September 2, 2021
July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19; & September 2, 2021
ACP’s Export Committee developed this seven-part series as an introduction to US distribution. Intended for those who have a basic understanding of export distribution, or as a refresher for those who are more experienced, the series addressed timelines, inventory management, advice for working with US sales reps, marketing and so much more. The live sessions were made available solely to ACP members.
These sessions were supported by Copywell and the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Host: Judy Brunsek, Export Committee Chair (Owlkids Books)
Fundamentals of Distribution
Fundamentals of Distribution
Speaker: Margaret Bryant, Sales Director, Orca Book Publishers
A basic introduction to export distribution.
Timelines
Timelines
Speaker: Jen Gauthier, Associate Publisher, Greystone Books
A look at the ever-changing realities of US timelines including their effects on ARCs, marketing plans, release schedules, etc., and a comparison to Canadian timelines.
Designing Your Export Distribution Network
Designing Your Export Distribution Network
Speaker: Leigh Nash, Publisher, Invisible Publishing
A look at US options as our presenter walks us through their own process of switching US distributors.
U.S. Managing Inventory
U.S. Managing Inventory
Speakers: Matt Williams, VP of Publishing Operations, House of Anansi/ Groundwood Books
Karen Brochu, VP of Sales and Marketing, House of Anansi/ Groundwood Books
Examining warehouses and stock, printing consideration, and mailing options.
Working with U.S. Sales Reps
Working with U.S. Sales Reps
Speaker: Alana Wilcox, Editorial Director, Coach House Books
An overview of marketing with US sales reps including how to navigate, who to talk to, and relationship management.
Distributing Digital Books
Distributing Digital Books
Speakers: Anita Ragunathan, Digital Marketing Associate, ECW Press
Jessica Albert, Art Director (Digital), ECW Press
Examining options for digital distribution including topics such as timelines, options for ebooks and audio books, merchandising, accessibility, and market segmentation.
Marketing for the U.S.
Marketing for the U.S.
Speakers: Emily Cook, President, Cursor Literary
Exploring the differences between in marketing books in the US vs Canada
This project has been made possible in part
by the Government of Canada.
Introduction to Rights Sales
Introduction to Rights Sales
March 11, 18, & 25, 2021
March 11, 18, & 25, 2021
ACP’s Export Committee hosted three Introduction to Rights Sales seminars through the month of March. Each session dove into the world of rights sales and the best ways to make money for your company through selling rights. The sessions were intended for a beginner or intermediate level person looking to learn how to approach selling rights and how to get started. The sessions were made available solely to ACP members.
Host: Judy Brunsek, Export Committee Chair (Owlkids Books)
Preparing for Rights Fairs
Preparing for Rights Fairs
Speaker: Catherine Mitchell, Publishing Consultant
Catherine Mitchell will talk all about how rights fairs differ from trade shows, what you need to think about to prepare, how far in advance you need to promote and what you do once you are there and after you get back home.
Deals and Contracts
Deals and Contracts
Speaker: Sonya Lalli, Rights Manager, House of Anansi Press and Groundwood Books.
Sonya Lalli will talk about the process around licensing, contracts, negotiations, key contract considerations and how to complete a deal.
Permissions
Permissions
Speaker: Andrea Damiani, Rights Director and Production Manager, Greystone Books
Andrea Damiani will outline the potentially lucrative opportunities in providing permissions to the apportioned use of content from your books to help boost your bottom line and author’s royalties.
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
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