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Mission Statement

Our mission is to publish high quality and competitive products and services for the learning needs of students, academics and professionals in the social sciences; continually to improve them to meet customer needs; and to invest and grow in each of our chosen fields.

To be friendly, fair and professional in all our dealings; to serve to the best of our abilities our authors, suppliers, booksellers, agents, libraries, the academic community, and the reputation of the Open University.

To ensure for all staff a good and effective working environment, appropriate training and development, and a fair share in the company's success.
Endorsements from our Authors
"Open University Press have always been totally helpful at each stage of the publishing process - from the initial development of the proposal right through to the finished product. Each query, however minor or major, has always been speedily answered. Most important is the friendliness and the personal approach from the Editor ... it really helps when one phones and people know who you are and how to help!”
Ann Bowling, University College London, UK - Author of Research Methods in Health 2/e
“I have been impressed by the ease and efficiency of the whole publication process. The Open University Press marketing team makes every effort to ensure that the finished product is widely reviewed and so has every opportunity to make a positive impact on clinical practice.”
Ian Norman, King's College London, UK - Co-editor of The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing
“It is a pleasure working with this professional and well respected publisher. From the outset I have felt well looked after, understood and valued. The editorial team are knowledgeable about both subject matter and potential markets. They are also skilled at knowing how to encourage their authors to meet deadlines, without being pushy. I would encourage potential authors to get in touch!”
Catherine Powell, Portsmouth City Teaching PCT, UK - Author of Safeguarding Children and Young People
“I have had a very positive experience working with the company. Commissioning staff were extremely encouraging and supportive towards new ideas, and always available to help with queries on a personal level. These staff were always courteous and very respectful and had a very nice way of providing constructive criticism if required. Administrative staff at other levels were helpful and responded in a timely manner.”
Fiona Timmins, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland – Author of Making Sense of Nursing Portfolios: A guide for students (March 2008)
"Editing a book of thirty chapters with a couple of dozen contributors is never easy, but the editorial and production staff at Open University Press made it very straightforward, and managed to get the book onto the shelves just four months after the last chapter was delivered - a remarkable achievement."
Kieran Walshe, Manchester Business School, UK - Co-editor of Healthcare Management
"I have worked with many publishers and I have found the experience of working with Open University Press one of the best. People were always responsive, and I felt from the beginning that they had a sound understanding of the "spirit" of the books and were committed to them."
Jan Fook, University of Southampton, UK - Co-Author of Practising Critical Reflection
 
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