Publishing and accessibility: past, present, and future

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the Future Publishing and Accessibility Conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 13-14, 2013.

Design/methodology/approach

This report provides a general overview of events at the conference as well as its main topics and outcomes

Findings

The report reveals the current challenges facing all involved in providing accessible materials to persons with print disabilities. Not only is the number of titles currently fully accessible an issue, but the digital era and electronic publishing bring their own issues. Speakers each offered their own views on potential solutions

Originality/value

This report provides librarians and researchers with a general summary of the issues surrounding accessibility and the current publishing industry as they were discussed at the conference.

Citation

Spires, M. (2013), "Publishing and accessibility: past, present, and future", New Library World, Vol. 114 No. 11/12, pp. 554-556. https://doi.org/10.1108/NLW-08-2013-0062