Yale University Press
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Yale University Press provides scholarly and general-interest books across diverse subjects, along with resources for instructors, authors, booksellers, and students.
Target Customer
Academics, instructors, students, authors, booksellers, librarians, and general readers seeking academic and literary titles.
Key Differentiator
A&AePortal for art and architectural history scholarship; extensive scholarly series (e.g., Anchor Yale Bible, Margellos World Republic of Letters); publishing-partner ecosystem; international ordering pathways via Norton and Yale London; accessibility initiatives via Bookshare.
Implementation Timeline
Instructors: access to course resources and materials is granted after review by Yale University Press staff; students: access is granted immediately upon submission of required information.
Pain Points
- 1Limited international shipping options (US/Canada; alternative regions require Norton or Yale London).
- 2Instructors must request access to course resources and obtain exam/desk copies, with access granted after staff review.
- 3Some site features (e.g., account-based access, forms) require JavaScript to function properly.
Key Features
- 1Extensive catalog with browsing by subject and by series
- 2Instructor resources including exam/desk copy policy and access to online course materials
- 3A&AePortal for art and architectural history scholarship
- 4Accessible Texts program via Bookshare
- 5World Languages support and dedicated inquiries (e.g., language.yalepress@yale.edu)
- 6VitalSource eBooks availability for many titles
- 7Newsletter subscriptions with promotional discounts (30% off first order)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Instructor
- 2Teaching Assistant
- 3Bookseller
Client Results
- 1Streamlined access to course materials and exam/desk copies for course adoption
- 2Immediate student access to course materials where available
- 3Broader readership through a wide range of scholarly and general-interest books
Competitive Advantages
- 1Specialized portals and collections (A&AePortal, Anchor Yale Bible, Margellos World, etc.)
- 2Broad, multi-disciplinary catalog spanning scholarly and general-interest titles
- 3Structured resources for instructors, authors, booksellers, and media
- 4Accessibility initiatives (Bookshare) and World Languages support
- 5International ordering pathways via Norton and Yale University Press London
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
An established publisher offering scholarly and general-interest books across multiple disciplines, with publishing partners, catalogues, and resources for instructors, students, authors, and booksellers.
Target Market
Academic institutions (universities and libraries), students, researchers, authors, booksellers, and general readers interested in scholarly and literary titles.
Unique Value Proposition
A long-standing academic publisher with a broad catalog, specialized portals (A&AePortal), dedicated resources for education and accessibility, plus international ordering options through Norton and Yale London.
Technical Requirements
JavaScript must be enabled for login and forms; account access is required for certain course resources; site features include shipping location selection.
Pricing Model
Subscription discount (30% off first order) for new subscribers; exam/desk copy policy allows books priced below $45 at Yale’s discretion (limited to three per year per instructor); eBook availability via VitalSource; shipping restrictions: US/Canada only by default, with Mexico/South America via Norton and all other regions via Yale University Press London.
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