ACLS Open Access Book Prize + Arcadia Open Access Publishing Award

Before beginning the submission process, we recommend reviewing the sample entry form and collecting responses from authors using the PDF form provided at the end of the prize competition page.

Note that the online entry form must be completed in one session and submitted by the publisher.

Publisher Section

Publisher Information

Publisher contact first name:

Publisher contact last name:

Publisher contact email:

Publisher contact phone number:

Publisher name / imprint:

Publisher mailing address:

Publisher type:
(Choose all that apply. This response is for informational use only and will not affect evaluation for the prize.)

Open access only

Commercial

Not for profit

Library

Scholar-led

Society

University press

Publication Information

Series title:

Primary BISAC Subject Heading:

Secondary BISAC Subject Heading:

For a complete list of BISAC headings, see https://www.bisg.org/complete-bisac-subject-headings-list

Creative Commons license:

Date of first posting for open access edition:

Location of first posting:

URL to book’s main catalog page on publisher’s website:

URL to book’s OA page on publisher’s website:

URLs to OA book on external distribution platforms. Please provide links to all distribution platforms:

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How was the open access edition funded?
(Choose all that apply. This response is for informational use only and will not affect evaluation for the prize.)

Subvention from author's department, college, or school

Subvention from library at author's home institution

Author's grant funds

Author's research funds

Private donations or funding from author

Publisher funds

Other

Scholarly Impact and Accessibility

1. Why did the press decide to publish this monograph as open access? OR, if the press is fully open access, why was this monograph selected for publication?

2. Describe the impact of this work within its field. Has it received positive scholarly reviews, prizes, or other commendations, and/or been adopted for courses?

3. Describe the press’s promotion and distribution strategy for the open access edition. Include any available metrics or data that indicate audience reach and engagement.

4. Describe any technical and design features that increase accessibility for people with disabilities.

5. MULTIMODAL ONLY: Describe the preservation strategy for this publication.

Notes/comments (optional)

Author Section

Author Information

Please provide complete information for each co-author.

Author Name

Institutional Affiliation

Position title

ORCID ID

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Author Name #2

Institutional Affiliation

Position title

ORCID ID

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Author Name #3

Institutional Affiliation

Position title

ORCID ID

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Author Name #4

Institutional Affiliation

Position title

ORCID ID

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Author Name #5

Institutional Affiliation

Position title

ORCID ID

Scholarly Impact and Accessibility

Co-authors should submit this section jointly.

Describe the scholarly intervention or contribution of the book to its primary field(s) and/or to humanistic scholarship more generally.

Who are the primary audiences for this publication? (Choose up to three.)

Scholars in author(s)' field

Interdisciplinary scholars

Undergraduate students

Graduate students

International students/scholars

Non-academic professionals

Specific non-academic community

General readers

Other:

Why did you decide to pursue open access publication for this work? What have been the benefits and/or challenges of doing so? (Limit 150 words)

Describe the impact of this book (if any) on your tenure or promotion process(es).

MULTIMODAL AUTHORS ONLY: Describe your motivations for publishing a multimodal edition. What have been the benefits and/or challenges of doing so?

Notes/comments (optional):