Tag: University Press
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The Relationship Between University Presses & Libraries
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Authored by UNG Press Intern Madelyn Huff | Banner Image “San Diego College Learning Resource – bookshelf” by Joe Crawford is licensed under CC-BY-2.0. Both university presses and libraries are committed to the promotion of scholarly research, the expansion of accessibility to new information, and the creation of this new…
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University Presses in the United States: A Brief History
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Definition and Overview of University Presses Before diving into the history of university presses in the United States, it is helpful to first understand what a university press does and how it differs from other publishing pathways. University presses reflect the values of their sponsoring institutions, while also shaping their…
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Stand with the Banned: Thoughts on Book Banning Practices in the United States
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Although the frequency has varied over the years, the United States has had a long-term relationship with book banning. In recent years especially, we have seen an astonishing increase in this practice. Approximately 3,362 recorded book-banning instances occurred from 2022 to 2023, and that number is rising.
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Author Intro: A Note From Jim Barnes
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Hi there! I’m Jim Barnes, a writer, Amerindian history buff and environmentalist. I live in France with my wife Anne, our two dogs, and two cats. I was born in Tulsa and am a member of the Cherokee Nation.
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What Authors Don’t Know About Book Marketing
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As interns who have gotten the opportunity to work with the UNG Press staff for the past year, we learned a lot of surprising, little known facts about publishing. Many of these facts regard book marketing, and we were shocked at how multi-faceted the promotional process is and how little…
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Article: “UNG Press celebrates 10 years as small publishing house”
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J. K. Devine, Communication Specialist with UNG’s University Relations, wrote an article about the UNG Press for Small Press Month. Read it now! 10 years is a long time, and we wouldn’t be here without you! Thank you, dear reader, for helping us promote education and literacy with your support.
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My Time with the Press
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This last year that I’ve had with the University of North Georgia Press is proof that things happen for a reason. There is a plan for the universe, and if something doesn’t work out it only means that there is something better just around the corner. When I first applied…
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Synopsis of I’m in the Room by Lawrence Weill
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I’m in the Room is the droll, witty story about Allen Johnson, a mostly invisible young man from a mostly invisible family in a mostly invisible town. It isn’t that these people and places are incapable of being seen; it’s only that no one seems to notice them. Allen is…