Discover what’s next for the Purdue Books Initiative

Are you interested in learning how Purdue supports scholarly book publishing? Join us at 3 p.m. Aug. 20 via Microsoft Teams for the fall 2025 update on the Purdue Books Initiative.

This webinar is an opportunity to hear the latest developments, publishing successes and upcoming opportunities within the initiative. Whether you are just beginning to explore book publishing or are already working on a manuscript, this session will provide valuable insight into how the initiative connects Purdue authors with top publishers in their fields. Learn how the program supports faculty and staff throughout the publishing process — from identifying the right publisher to navigating proposals and contracts.

A link to the meeting is available here. The meeting ID is 299 393 456 517 6, and the passcode is MD3RS7KQ.

At Purdue University, we are committed to providing robust support for our authors. To learn more about the books initiative, contact us:

• Cristina Farmus, cfarmus@purdue.edu, vice president for special projects
• Shelby Nealley, svibber@purdue.edu, senior project manager for Health and Human Sciences, Honors, Liberal Arts, Libraries, Pharmacy, and Science
• Billie Johnson, billiejohnson@purdue.edu, senior project manager for Agriculture, Business, Education, Engineering, Polytechnic and Veterinary Medicine