Criteria & Checklists

Each Publishing Project is Approached on Its Specific Merits.

Infographic of the book publishing process updated for LPUF 2025.

Publication proposal reviews include an initial evaluation by LP@UF, followed by a review from the LP@UF Editorial Collective or a subject expert liaison in the Libraries.

Significance: Potential significance of the publication to a particular community, academic discipline, or student audience. Prioritization of projects that center marginalized histories, experiences, and perspectives.

Feasibility: Projects that are reasonable to complete within 12-18 months, in formats that are easy to create and maintain. 

Clarity: Information is clear, concise, and understandable with adequate context provided for any jargon/technical terminology used.

Enduring Relevance: Content will remain relevant for a long period of time.

Other Criteria: as applicable for the unique needs of each project.

For accepted OA publication proposals, LP@UF will provide publication support based on the needs of the project, including:

  • Identification of the best publishing platform
  • Editorial project management 
  • Copyright clearance and Creative Commons licensing
  • Design consultation and brand board
  • Layout and cover design
  • Copyediting
  • Accessibility guidance
  • Refereeing of subject expert liaison and/or peer review
  • ISBN & DOI assignment, metadata management, and cataloging support to enhance discoverability
  • Preservation planning and implementation
  • Basic promotional support

Book Resources, Checklists, and Forms

Explore this best practices guide in scholarly publishing for book and journal authors and editors.

Collins, P., Johnston, C., Torrens, H. & Stapleton, S. (2021). University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries. These guidelines were informed by the Library Publishing Coalition’s An Ethical Framework for Library Publishing.

  • Authors, editors, and creators are encouraged to submit a structured outline to enable LP@UF to support the publication process effectively. Your collaboration is crucial to the success of your publication.
  • LP@UF is here to offer our support, but we encourage authors and editors to recommend appropriate peer reviewers and provide any indexing to enhance the publishing process.
LP@UF Book Pub Stages Specs ChecklistDownload
LPUF Publication Submission Checklist 2025Download
LP@UF Author Pre-Publish Review ChecklistDownload

At LibraryPress@UF, we genuinely understand the importance of upholding the standards established by the UF Press, and we are dedicated to ensuring that we meet those expectations with care and commitment.

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