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Welcome to AAUPWiki, the web site for AAUP members—scholarly publishers— to record through an easy-to-use interface their written knowledge and recommendations on scholarly publishing issues, strategies, innovations, and lessons learned. The goal of this wiki is to be a living encyclopedia of best practices in scholarly publishing. This site is maintained by AAUP members like you. Also check out the AAUP Weblog.
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AAUP Conference Knowledge
AAUP 2007 Annual Meeting • AAUP 2006 Main Conference • AAUP 2006 Electronic Publishing Workshop
The Web
Web Basics • University Press Blogs • Academic Blogs • Search • Web Marketing • Web Technology • Current Thinking on the Web • Web Lessons • Networked Books • The Web on the Web
Business
Return on Investment (ROI)•Business Models • Online Shopping Carts • Finance & Accounting Technology for Small Businesses• Royalty Accounting & Systems • Chart of Accounts• Long Term Financial Planning• The Operating Budget• Proforma Financial Statements•The Production Budget• Hidden Liabilities•Title Budgets• Audits & Auditors•Reserves & Allowances•Capital Needs & Financial Accountability of UPs•Accounts Receivable•Projecting Cash Needs•Inventory Management•Risk Management & Insurance•Taxes•Exhibits and Sales Tax•Distribution AgreementsDistribution Agreements•Order Fulfillment Computer Systems for Publishers•Computer Security•Independent Contractor and the Press•Keeping Credit and Collections Manageable•Introduction to the Journals Section• Journals Subscription Revenues• Journals Nonsubscription Revenues• Journals Expense Categories• Allocation of Overhead Costs in Journal Programs• Relationships with Journal Editors• Types of Publishing Arrangements and Contracts• Financial Arrangements between Books and Journals• Press Boards• Financial Strategies for Coping with Recession• AAUP Compensation Survey: An Overview• A Primer on University Presses• Glossary of Publishing Terms• Publishing Business Reference Materials• Book Publishing Accounting: Some Basic Concepts
Editing and Acquisitions
Book Ideas Forum • Editorial Procedures
Marketing and Sales
Electronic Marketing • Advertising • Publicity • Sales • Exhibits
Design and Art
Design Tips • Design Blogs • InDesign Tips and Tricks
