Flipbooks

The group responsible for publishing the Ricker Report -- a student publication out of the School of Architecture -- is currently exploring ways to expand their publication formats and ensure that their content is accessible to a wider audience. At the moment, they publish primarily through Issuu and printed format, but are looking into additional platforms such as podcast distribution and other digital media formats. As they move in this direction, they would like to better understand the accessibility standards, tools, and available platforms.

Dick Detzner developed the mechanism for building the flipbook for the Illini Success 2022-23 Annual Report within the Illini Success website. This flip-book style site was not converted from a PDF; rather, it was created directly on the web using Drupal editing tools. It’s a single-page experience meant to approximate the feel of flipping through a booklet. Here are some key points about this implementation:

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This is part 2 in a 3-part series highlighting PDF flipbook alternatives.

This is part 1 in a 3-part series highlighting PDF flipbook alternatives.

Vance Martin, Mark McCarthy, Matt Macomber, and Steven Martin will join us to share their experience using Foleon to develop the 2022 System Annual Report. They will discuss the pros and cons of using Foleon, plus their experience so far working with the vendor to address accessibility concerns.

Melissa Waller is investigating how to put gorgeously designed books and brochures online in an engaging way. This typically involves uploading a PDF to a site like Issuu, which provides an interactive viewer for the PDF, but also introduces accessibility concerns.