WATERLOO –Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) Press, in partnership with the School of Publishing at Simon Fraser University (SFU), has been awarded more than $175,000 in grant funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to build a podcasting network for Canadian researchers. The network, called Amplify, will be the first of its kind in North America.
Three award-winning Canadian designers discussed their book design practice at the Robert Langen Art Gallery on April 25, as part of the Association of University Presses' Book, Jacket, and Journal Show.
Maia Desjardins, our Digital Projects Coordinator, is new to publishing and also involved in some of our newer ventures like audiobooks and podcasting. She agreed share her experience and perspective on working at the press and on these initiatives.