Purdue University Books Initiative

Books enhance our scholarly understanding and generate impact both inside and outside the academy. They serve to summarize long-term research contributions, introduce innovative insights into quickly evolving areas, and crystallize years of teaching experience into a mature course design. Open access publishing also reduces textbook costs for our students — further advancing our commitment to affordability.

Book preparation and publishing requires significant time and effort; the Purdue University Books Initiative is designed to address this by providing robust support for authors by way of substantive overload payments alongside individualized “concierge service” support in book design, editing, and production. Purdue community members can learn more about this initiative by logging in here.

Details about this initiative can be found in the Dec 10, 2024 issue of Purdue Today or viewing the video on YouTube.

Individuals who would like to learn more about the Purdue University Books Initiative should contact Cristina Farmus, vice president for special projects, at cfarmus@purdue.edu.

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