Library Publishing Directory
Monash University Publishing
Other · AustraliaMonash University Publishing
http://www.publishing.monash.edu.au/Program Overview
Mission/Objectives:Monash University Publishing is Monash University’s publishing imprint. Monash University Publishing will add a high level of value to the university by: 1. Publishing scholarly work of the highest quality, ensured by rigorous peer review. 2. Maximizing the impact of Monash University Publishing titles. 3. Representing the breadth and energy of Monash University research interests (while not excluding contributors from anywhere). 4. Promoting the free exchange of knowledge. 5. Playing a coordinating role in the production and dissemination of Monash’s scholarly publications. 6. Providing a body of publishing expertise within the university.
- Publishing activities began: 2009
- Stage of publishing efforts: 3 - Established
- Open access focus: One priority among many
- Portion of Open Access publications: Some
- Publishing Languages: English
Program Organization
- Organization of publishing services: Centralized library publishing unit/department
- Advisory/editorial board: Yes
- Total staffing in Full Time Equivalents (FTE): 4
- Individual people: 7
- Students: Undergraduate student(s)
- Funding sources: Library operating budget
Publishing Activities
- Expansive digital publications
- Monographs
- Open educational resources
Monograph/Book Publishing:
- Monographs published: 29
Open Educational Resources Publishing:
- Open Educational Resources: 1
Highlights
Top Publications:
- Maestro John Monash (book)
- Half the Perfect World (book)
- Monash University Low FODMAP The Cookbook (book)
- Case for Courage (In the National Interest) (book)
- The Big Teal (In the National Interest) (book)
Disciplinary Specialties:
- History
- Politics
- Education
- Biography
- Social Sciences
Partners
- Internal partners: Campus departments or programs, Individual faculty
- Other publishing entities administered by your library: Yes
- Other publishing entities within your library’s parent institution: Yes
- Program’s openness to working with external partners: Consider external partners but only if in our disciplinary specialty
- Types of publications should other publishers refer to your program: Monographs in the humanities and social sciences
- Part of a consortium which provides support for publishing? (e.g. platform, funding): No
Technologies & Services
Media Formats:
- audio
- text
Software & Platforms:
- WordPress
Additional Services:
- marketing