Episode 44: Tyler Carey on the Modern Challenges of Publisher Workflows

BookSmarts Podcast

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Tyler Carey is the Chief Revenue Officer of Westchester Publishing Services, LLC and has worked in publishing and technology for over 20 years. He joins us on the BookSmarts Podcast to discuss how Westchester Publishing Services helps publishers, as well as the common challenges that publishers face regarding their workflow, such as accessibility standards, metadata, and the rising need for large print books. Tyler also serves on the BISG Workflow Committee and recently published a BISG blog post titled Content Considerations and the European Accessibility Act to discuss resources and steps to take on accessible epubs. Westchester Publishing Services works with over 600 publishers to help edit and typeset their books, as well as create accessible digital products. They’ve provided publishers with the highest quality and most cost effective editorial, composition, and digital conversion services for over 50 years. Throughout this episode, Tyler references multiple accessibility resources. See below for links: Accessibility Guidance – White Paper by Bill Kasdorf, available to AUP member organizations ACE by DAISY epub checker – Free resource for checking quality of current epub files Benetech’s GCA (Global Certified Accessible) Program Accessibility Metadata Best Practices for Ebooks – EBOUND Canada & Laura Brady Paper Accessibility and the European Accessibility Act – Additional blog post by Westchester Publishing Service Be sure to follow Tyler Carey and Westchester Publishing Services on LinkedIn.