When was Johns Hopkins University Press founded?
Johns Hopkins University Press was founded in 1878 by Daniel Coit Gilman, the first president of Johns Hopkins University. It is the oldest continuously running university press in the United States.
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What was the first book published by Johns Hopkins University Press?
The first book published by Johns Hopkins University Press was Sidney Lanier: A Memorial Tribute, released in 1881. It honored Sidney Lanier, a poet who was one of the university's first writers in residence.
Where is Johns Hopkins University Press headquartered?
Johns Hopkins University Press is headquartered in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1993, it has been located in a renovated former church built in 1897, originally the Saints Philip and James Roman Catholic parish.
What is Project MUSE and how does it relate to Johns Hopkins University Press?
Project MUSE is an online platform run by Johns Hopkins University Press since 1993. It provides access to more than 550 scholarly journals and more than 20,000 electronic books.
How many journals and books does Johns Hopkins University Press publish each year?
Johns Hopkins University Press publishes 90 scholarly journals and more than 200 new books each year.
Who modernized Johns Hopkins University Press for the digital age?
Kathleen Keane, who served as director from 2003 to 2017, is credited with modernizing Johns Hopkins University Press for the digital age. After her retirement, Barbara Pope was appointed as the new director.