Syracuse University Press
Syracuse University Press, founded in 1943, is a university press that is part of Syracuse University. It is a member of the Association of American University Presses.[3]
| Parent company | Syracuse University |
|---|---|
| Founded | August 1943[1] |
| Founder | William P. Tolley, Thomas J. Watson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | 621 Skytop Rd #120, Syracuse, New York 13244-5290 |
| Distribution | Longleaf Services (US)[2] Eurospan Group (EMEA) Scholarly Book Services (Canada)[2] |
| Publication types | Books, Audiobooks |
| Official website | press |
History
SUP was formed in August 1943 when president William P. Tolley promised Thomas J. Watson that the university will organize a press to print IBM's Precision Measurements in the Metal Workings Industry.[4] Matthew Lyle Spencer of the School of Journalism became the first chair of the board of directors and Lawrence Siegfried was the first editor.[1]
About
The areas of focus for the Press include Middle East studies, Native American studies, peace and conflict resolution, Irish studies and Jewish studies, New York State,[clarification needed] television and popular culture, sports and entertainment.[4] The Press has an international reputation in Irish studies and Middle East studies.[5] In March 2017, SU Press received Humanities Open Book Program award from the National Endowment for the Humanities.[6][7]
Since October 2020, SU press has produced audiobooks in collaboration with Sound Beat, which is produced at Belfer Audio Laboratory and Archive at Syracuse University Libraries.[8]
References
- ^ a b Greene, John Robert (1996). Syracuse University: Volume IV: The Tolley Years 1942-1969. Syracuse, New York: Syracuse University Press. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-8156-2701-2. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ a b "For Booksellers – Syracuse University Press". Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ "Member Presses". www.aaupnet.org. Retrieved 2017-04-28.
- ^ a b "About – Syracuse University Press". Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ "Stories - Syracuse.edu". www.syracuse.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
- ^ "NEH grant details: Humanities Open Book Program-Syracuse University Press". securegrants.neh.gov. National Endowment for the Humanities. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES GRANT AWARDS AND OFFERS" (PDF). March 2017.
- ^ Hatem, Cristina (October 18, 2020). "Syracuse University Press and Sound Beat: Access Audio Partner to Produce Audiobooks". SU News. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
External links
- Official website