Mission alignment: University presses versus institutional visions

Key points There is no such thing as a 'standard' university press except to say that they all support their institutional missions to some extent. The mission of an academic institution is not always aligned with that of their press and adaptation is often required - from discipline to organization to outreach. There appears to be increasing alignment between the university library and the press with collaboration and sharing of resources and reporting. University presses spend a great deal of time engaging with their institution and balancing this with wider outreach.