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In the year 2001 the University of Toronto Press celebrated the hundredth anniversary of its founding. Those hundred years had seen many changes in its mandate and operations. It began [...]

Summarizes the development of conditions for scholarly publishing in Canada from 1976 to the present. Discussed are the need for constant communication among scholars, concerns of publishing companies, performance standards, and economics, as well as national studies undertaken to determine the extent and effectiveness of scholarly publishing. (SW)

Advocates government support for publishing of Canadian materials through grants and book purchases, in order that libraries may enhance their collections of native works. Inclusion of native scholarly works in academic and research libraries is cited as an important example. Interrelationships between library and publisher are encouraged to facilitate dissemination. (SW)

Discusses the importance of large scholarly projects and the editors whose dedication and perseverance make them possible. Activities of the editorial department of the University of Toronto Press, Ontario; Development in book publishing; Job description for scholarly editors.