Thomas Yoseloff, AUP founder, envisioned publishing, marketing and selling books of several university presses under one roof. The company, which is now headed by Julian Yoseloff, assumes all responsibility for publishing and distributing the books that we select and edit. The relationship between the University of Delaware Press and Associated University Presses has been very cordial over the years. As the new chair, I hope to build on these strengths and add to them by publishing works in other fields, such as public affairs and economics. University presses, in general, he said, are in a state of transition.
Costs are up and library budgets are down so that university presses are being challenged.
Mell also said he is interested in publishing regional books about the culture and history of Delaware and its environs. It is not within the mission of the press to publish children's books, memoirs, foreign language books or textbooks, he said. The board of editors solicits manuscripts, evaluates them and makes decisions on publication, Mell explained. Usually, an author submits an abstract or chapter of a book, which is then considered. If there is interest, the book is read and evaluated by an outside expert in the field.