New Books Network Celebrating University Press Week 2025 with President Dennis Lloyd
Nov 6, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Dennis Lloyd, Director of the University of Wisconsin Press and president of the Association of University Presses, shares insights from his 32-year career in publishing. He discusses the collaborative theme of University Press Week, highlighting unique projects and the critical role of partnerships. Dennis also reflects on market shifts, the impact of open access, and the role of AI in publishing. With advice for aspiring authors and insights into the community spirit among presses, this talk is both enlightening and inspiring!
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Career Path Through Multiple Presses
- Dennis Lloyd recounts his 32-year path through six university presses, starting as an acquisitions assistant at University of Illinois.
- He emphasizes learning at each stop and arriving as the fifth director at University of Wisconsin Press ten years ago.
Collaboration Is Core To University Presses
- Team Up spotlights collaboration across editorial review, co-publications, booksellers, and libraries as central to university press work.
- Peer review itself is framed as a fundamental collaborative mechanism that distinguishes university presses.
Use The UP Week Gallery
- Visit upweek.org to explore the University Press Week gallery of books and collaborative projects.
- Use the gallery to find subject-specific lists and examples of partnerships like co-published series and translation initiatives.
