Library Publishing Curriculum Content Module: Editorial Strategy (Unit 1), Instructor\u27s Guide

As a library publisher, will you act as a service provider for your home institution, an editorially driven publisher of scholarly content, or both? After you’ve decided on the approach you want to take, it’s time to select an approach to publishing and craft your vision, mission, and goals. Building and growing a publishing program requires active engagement with the university and scholarly communities. A needs assessment will help you identify areas where your program can focus. Should you target specific areas, perhaps aligned with the strengths or strategic interests of your institution? As word of your program gets out and you’re approached with possible projects, when and how do you say “no”? This unit will give you the tools you need to take a strategic approach to defining and selecting the content your program will publish