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What is the role of a series editor? Authors Seeking Knowledge from University Presses

This definition was pulled from
@aupresses.bsky.social's "What is the Role of a Series Editor?" (ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-the-...)

A text box graphic defining the term "Series Editor(s)" as: "Series editors work with an acquiring editor at a press to provide guidance on projects in the series. Common responsibilities include promoting the series at conferences, soliciting book proposals and manuscripts from potential authors, evaluating submissions, suggesting peer reviewers, assessing peer reviews, providing developmental support for projects, and helping to promote the published books within scholarly communities."

We are back from the weekend with another #TermTuesday!

Last week we covered what a book series is, so we're following that up by talking about series editors and what they do.

What is a book series? Authors Seeking Knowledge from University Presses

This definition was excerpted from
@aupresses.bsky.social's "What is a Book Series?" (ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-a-bo...).

Here are some other helpful links for learning more about book series:
ask.up.hcommons.org/what-are-the...

A text bob describing the term "Book Series" as: "A book series publishes stand-alone books that, taken together, contribute to a shared, defined conversation. This conversation might be disciplinary, geographic, formal, thematic, and/or methodological. By creating a dedicated space for books that share a common concern or approach, a book series can make an impact on a different scale than a single book."

Happy #TermTuesday, folks!

Book series are common among presses and play varying roles in their list of publications (depending on the press & the active series they have). Series are a great way to establish niches, revitalize topics, and make space for underrepresented voices.

See you all at PAGES tomorrow?!?! We can't wait!

Editorial Assistant Job Posting Title: Editorial Assistant ---- Hiring Department: UT Press ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Aug...

Editorial Assistant position with the University of Texas Press (@utexaspress.bsky.social) just dropped! 👀
📖 Supports two editors in the acquisitions department.
📖 Located in Austin, TX
📖 $43,000 salary

More details at the link below! ⬇️ utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/...

A text box defining the term "Extended Text" (also called long descriptions) as the descriptive counterpart to alt-text as per accessibility standards. Extended text is meant to provide a longer, more detailed description of complex figures when necessary. Unlike alt-text, which has a length limit, extended text can be as long as necessary to explain the figure in detail and its relevance to the manuscript. Extended text does not need to be included in the manuscript if the alt-text sufficiently describes the figure.

Happy #TermTuesday, folks!

Extended text is used to describe complex figures in addition to alt-text (when needed).

A text box graphic describing the term "Alternative text" or "alt text" as a description of the appearance and function of any figure (graphs, charts, photographs, illustrations, etc) in a manuscript. Alt text is a primary component of accessibility standards, ensuring those using a screen reader can understand what the image is and why it is included in the manuscript without having to see it.

#TermTuesday repost!

We forgot to include alt text in this yesterday and were helpfully reminded by some folks online. Many thanks for your patience and understanding!

Guidelines have been established so alt-text is written appropriately. And who writes alt text might vary from press to press.

What is alt text? Authors Seeking Knowledge from University Presses

Check out this
@aupresses.bsky.social article "WHAT IS ALT TEXT?" for more information! (ask.up.hcommons.org/what-is-alt-...)

Folks!! 📖 Just 10 days until our next PAGES meeting where we're testing out the "any book" book club format! 📖

We welcome you all to come talk about what you're currently reading, what you're currently working on, or just to hang out and stay connected.

Chill vibes for our summer meeting!😎

What do publishers mean when they talk about accessibility? Authors Seeking Knowledge from University Presses

ask.up.hcommons.org/what-do-publ...

"...being inclusive by advancing and advocating for accessibility is the right thing to do and well aligned with the core mission of universities and university presses."

This was pulled from the
@aupresses.bsky.social's #AskUP accessibility section, a great resource for more info! (Linked below)

Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're tackling accessibility (in the broadest sense).

Accessible publishing is a nuanced and *important* aspect of book publishing. The way accessibility standards are implemented will vary from department-to-department and press-to-press.

🚨Job Alert🚨

Great for early career folks who are interested in learning more about the acquisitions process! Check it out! 👀

ICYMI, PAGES is back for the summer but with a twist! We'll be testing out the "any book" book club meeting, giving us an opportunity to just hang out, talk books, and stay connected.

We'll be meeting on Thursday, July 24 at noon EST.

Register at the link below! pupress.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Happy #TermTuesday! Today we're talking about page proofs, which is where a book really starts to take shape.

For more information on what changes can be made at this stage, check out this article from @aupresses.bsky.social!
(ask.up.hcommons.org/changes-made...)

A graphic defining the term "Permissions" as Permissions, or "clearing permissions," refers to documented authorization to reproduce copyrighted third-party material (quoted text, photos, graphs, charts, etc.) in a publication. Permission to reproduce such material is generally granted to an author/publisher by the copyright holder/primary source.

Another Tuesday? Another term!

Clearing permissions is a crucial step but can be complex and nuanced due to the nature of copyright law. For a more detailed overview of the permissions process, please review
@aupresses Permissions FAQs.

#TermTuesday

Entry level marketing position with @princetonupress.bsky.social! 👀👇

📖Hybrid/remote eligible
📖$45,000/year
📖A minimum of 6 months of publishing experience or equivalent experience through an internship or work-study experience required. (A marketing focus is preferred.)

A graphic defining the term "Editorial Board" as faculty members from a press's host institution who serve to certify the scholarly quality (peer reviewers, peer reviews, etc.) of all books to be published by the press. All voting members in the AUP are required to have a faculty editorial board / committee.

Woohoo! Happy Tuesday, it's #TermTuesday!

The structure of a press's Faculty Editorial Board can differ from press to press (especially when it comes to consortium presses). Projects published by a press generally should have Editorial Board approval before moving to launch/transmittal.

Post-long weekend #TermTuesday that feels like a Monday but is actually a Tuesday! 📖

Today we're talking indexes! How indexes are handled varies from press to press and book to book.

thanks to everyone who came to the meeting! a reminder, too, that PAGES members have a standing invitation to review our book selections for #FeedingTheElephant, so if you'd like to review BLACK FEMINIST WRITING, please do get in touch!

We had a fabulous time at our May PAGES meeting yesterday! Thanks all who joined us. We look forward to seeing you again next time, more details to come on our next PAGES meeting.

Happy long weekend!

Thanks for coming, Katherine! We're so grateful to share these spaces and conversations with you!

🧵At @pathsinpub.bsky.social's PAGES book club today we got to speak with author Stephanie Y. Evans and her editor at SUNY Press @rcolesworthy.bsky.social about Evans' book BLACK FEMINIST WRITING, a writing guide mixed with intellectual history and a side of academic memoir. (1/2)

Another one!! 👀

JOB ALERTTTT

See you all so soon for this month's PAGES meeting! 🤩

Y'ALL! THIS WEEK! 📖📖

PAGES is meeting this Thursday, May 22 at noon EST. We'll be discussing Black Feminist Writing: A Practical Guide by Stephanie Y. Evans! Come join us!

Reminder: You need not have finished the book, or even read any of it, to join in on the fun!

Link and more deetz below!

Happy #TermTuesday, PIP people!

We're following up last week's POD post with its printing counterpart: offset!