Get Informed or Take a Break

Association members have come together to compile several reading lists to help readers, researchers, educators, and students through this global crisis. Find work that will shine a light on the news, locate resources that have been made free or open, or track down your next big read.

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Virtual #AUPresses20

Join us June 15-26

For nearly a century, our annual meeting has gathered the community to share experiences, ideas, and knowledge in one of the most collegial professional events of the year. This year will have to be different—but gather we will. We are very excited to be able to offer many of the planned sessions and networking events in a virtual format.

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The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) was launched by 10 trade and professional associations, including the Association of University Presses.

A Joint Statement of Principles has been issued. Read more >

Association of University Presses

Formally established in 1937 as the Association of American University Presses, AUPresses is a community of publishing professionals and institutions committed to the highest caliber of research-based scholarship. Together, we advocate for the fundamental role of scholarly publishing in achieving academic excellence and in cultivating and disseminating knowledge.

Please note, the Books for Understanding program is currently dormant. While not updated recently, many existing lists feature still-essential scholarship on current events.