Clearly identifying the author of a work is essential for establishing credibility and accountability. It also allows readers to recognize and search for other works by the same author.

Objectives

• Identify the people who contributed to the work clearly.
• Establish content credibility and accountability by indicating who produced it.
• Help interested readers find other works by the same authors.

Implementation

• Include the names of contributors on the book’s cover.
• Indicate the author’s name in the OPF file using the dc:creator element.
• Provide the author’s name in the ONIX metadata record.

Control

• Check for the author’s name on the cover.
• Ensure the author’s name is visible in the book’s metadata within a reading app.
• Alternatively, use the ACE report or Readium Go Toolkit output to verify these details.
• Verify that the information is present and correct on distribution channels.
• Check retail and lending platforms to ensure the information is accurate.