Consonance - Axiell Integration and Automation

Common Integration Use Cases Between Consonance and Axiell

1. Publish final title metadata from Consonance into Axiell for catalog discovery

Data flow: Consonance ? Axiell

When a book is approved for publication, Consonance can push authoritative title metadata into Axiell so libraries, archives, and cultural heritage teams can catalog the item consistently. This includes title, author, ISBN, edition, publication date, subject classifications, language, format, and rights information.

• Reduces duplicate metadata entry across publishing and collection teams
• Improves accuracy of public discovery records and internal cataloging
• Ensures Axiell records reflect the latest publication status and bibliographic details

2. Sync digital assets and cover files from Axiell to Consonance for publishing workflows

Data flow: Axiell ? Consonance

If Axiell stores digitized manuscripts, archival images, or historical reference materials used in publication, those assets can be linked back into Consonance for editorial and production use. This helps publishing teams access approved source materials directly from the title record.

• Speeds up editorial and design access to source content
• Maintains a single reference point for approved assets
• Supports traceability between archival materials and published outputs

3. Automate rights and permissions alignment for special collections publishing

Data flow: Bi-directional

For publishers producing books based on museum, library, or archive collections, Consonance can exchange rights and permissions data with Axiell. Axiell can provide collection ownership, usage restrictions, and reproduction permissions, while Consonance tracks publication rights, expiry dates, and contractual obligations.

• Prevents publishing content without confirmed usage rights
• Supports compliance for image, text, and archival reproduction
• Improves coordination between legal, editorial, and collection managers

4. Share preservation copies and publication outputs into Axiell for long-term retention

Data flow: Consonance ? Axiell

Once a title is published, Consonance can send final production files, EPUBs, PDFs, audio masters, and related metadata to Axiell for preservation and future access. This is especially valuable for institutions that need to retain a complete record of published works and associated digital objects.

• Creates a preservation-ready archive of final publication assets
• Supports long-term access to born-digital publishing outputs
• Reduces risk of file loss after project closure

5. Update publication status in Axiell to support collection lifecycle management

Data flow: Consonance ? Axiell

As manuscripts move from acquisition to publication, Consonance can update Axiell with lifecycle milestones such as accepted, in production, published, out of print, or revised edition. This gives collection and public access teams visibility into the current status of related materials.

• Improves operational visibility across publishing and heritage teams
• Supports accurate public-facing records and internal reporting
• Helps institutions manage editions, reprints, and archival references

6. Use Axiell collection metadata to enrich publishing records in Consonance

Data flow: Axiell ? Consonance

For titles derived from archival holdings, Axiell can provide source metadata such as collection name, item identifiers, creator details, provenance, and subject tags. Consonance can ingest this data to strengthen editorial context and improve downstream metadata quality for publication and distribution.

• Reduces manual research by editorial and metadata teams
• Improves consistency between source collections and published titles
• Supports richer metadata for retailers, libraries, and industry databases

7. Coordinate workflow handoffs between publishing teams and collection managers

Data flow: Bi-directional

Integration can trigger task handoffs when a project in Consonance requires collection review, digitization approval, or rights confirmation in Axiell. Likewise, Axiell can notify Consonance when source materials are approved, digitized, or ready for publication use.

• Shortens approval cycles across departments
• Improves accountability for cross-functional publishing projects
• Reduces delays caused by email-based coordination

8. Build a unified reporting layer for publication and collection performance

Data flow: Bi-directional

By exchanging project, metadata, and asset status information, Consonance and Axiell can support combined reporting on publishing throughput, asset usage, rights clearance, and preservation coverage. This is useful for leadership teams managing both publishing output and cultural heritage stewardship.

• Provides a clearer view of end-to-end content lifecycle
• Helps identify bottlenecks in rights, digitization, and production
• Supports strategic planning for special collections publishing programs