Introduction to Audiobook Metadata
This brief introduction discusses the metadata that can be included with audiobooks: a set of ID3 tags for each file, and an ONIX record. There is no specific accessibility metadata for audiobooks, but having robust...
Subject(s): Audiobook Production, Metadata
Resource Type(s): Foundations and Rationale
Accessible Audiobook Workflow Guide: Producing Born Accessible Audiobooks
This resource reviews key steps to create audiobook that are as accessible as possible, and discuss the key aspects of what makes an audiobook accessible.
Subject(s): Audiobook Production
Resource Type(s): Standards and Best Practices
Introduction to ID3 Tags in Audiobooks
ID3 tags are fields that you can fill out to add metadata to an audiobook. They were designed with music in mind, so some of the field names (Artist, Composer, etc.) don't always correspond. This...
Subject(s): Audiobook Production, Metadata
Resource Type(s): Checklist
Accessible Audiobook Production: Audiobook Formats
This quick resource discusses the differences between some popular audiobook formats: MP3/WAV; DAISY; Enhanced EPUB; and .LPF.
Subject(s): Audiobook Production
Resource Type(s): Standards and Best Practices
Accessible Audiobook Production: Files and Labeling
Files and labeling should be done in a systematic, logical way, with predictable filenames. This resource offers guidance on naming files in a way that is useful to both humans and machines!
Subject(s): Audiobook Production
Resource Type(s): Standards and Best Practices
Accessible Audiobook Production: What to Record
This resource provides guidelines around what sections of a book should be recorded, and offers some discussion around approaches and options for footnotes/endnotes, and image descriptions.
Subject(s): Audiobook Production, Image Descriptions, Strategic Planning
Resource Type(s): Checklist, Standards and Best Practices
Accessible Audiobook Production: General Recording Notes
This resource discusses some general technical guidelines that can be used when planning out audiobook production and post-production.
Subject(s): Audiobook Production
Resource Type(s): Standards and Best Practices
Accessible Audiobook Production: Narration Guidelines
Good narration is a big part of creating a great audiobook. Make sure that narrators and/or your ebook producers know about these guidelines. They enhance both accessibility and overall quality!
Subject(s): Audiobook Production
Resource Type(s): Standards and Best Practices
Accessible Audiobook Production: Children’s Books
Illustrated children's books present a unique challenge when it comes to recording audio. This resource discusses a few approaches you may consider.
Subject(s): Audiobook Production, Image Descriptions, Strategic Planning
Resource Type(s): Foundations and Rationale