Mission

By publishing serious works that contribute to a global understanding of human affairs, Yale University Press aids in the discovery and dissemination of light and truth, lux et veritas, which is a central purpose of Yale University. The publications of the Press are books and other materials that further scholarly investigation, advance interdisciplinary inquiry, stimulate public debate, educate both within and outside the classroom, and enhance cultural life. In its commitment to increasing the range and vigor of intellectual pursuits within the university and elsewhere, Yale University Press continually extends its horizons to embody university publishing at its best.

Values

Yale University Press is a community of professionals driven by intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment that encourages healthy discourse and understanding that extends to the public sphere. We value one another both as individuals and for the contributions that move us toward our shared goals. Each of us strives to exemplify:

We endeavor to be our best selves and actively support each other to put forth the highest quality of work. 

We care deeply about our work and how it contributes to the collective mission of publishing important books. 

We rely on each other, operate with integrity, and communicate transparently.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity, remaining open to different perspectives.

We are considerate of one another and demonstrate a generosity of spirit in all interactions.  

We seek a diversity of viewpoints and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form.

These qualities establish Yale University Press as a world-class global publisher, whose values are reflected broadly in our dealings with our authors, partners, booksellers, customers, and readers.

About the Director

Niko Pfund is Director of Yale University Press. He was previously with Oxford University Press for 25 years, most recently as Academic Publisher and President of OUP, USA. A graduate of Amherst College, he began his career at Oxford in 1987 before moving to New York University Press in 1990, where he was an editor and then Editor in Chief before becoming Director in 1996. He returned to Oxford in 2000 and was responsible for the Press’s scholarly and research publishing across the humanities, social sciences, science, law and medicine, and the Press’s offices in Oxford, New York, and Delhi. He serves or has served on a number of boards, including those of the Digital Public Library of America, the Executive Council of the Professional and Scholarly Publishing division of the American Publishers, and the Institute for Global Affairs / Eurasia Group Foundation.  He has also served as President of the Association of University Presses.