The press must have a committee or board of the faculty that certifies the scholarly quality of the books published. The press is expected to acquire at least one positive evaluation of each manuscript from a reviewer outside the parent institution of the author. The press must have at least three full-time employees, one of whom must be the director. The director should report to the president of the university, or someone at the vice-presidential or decanal level having both fiscal and academic authority. Canadian membership For university presses located in Canada that publish primarily in English.
Canadian members receive the same rights and privileges as other members in their class.
International membership Open to university-affiliated scholarly publishers outside the Americas, and to presses within the Americas that publish primarily in languages other than English. The press must provide evidence demonstrating the scholarly character of its publishing program, but is not expected to meet a particular standard in terms of organization or staffing. Associate membership Open to presses of non-degree granting scholarly institutions and associations. Application procedures Candidates for full membership may submit an application to the AAUP on Admissions and Standards. Applications for affiliate, international, and associate membership may be made at the invitation of the Board of Directors.