Publication and dissemination of state and local public policy research are essential aspects of NPRC’s mission. NPRC Press publishes books that result from NPRC’s own research, as well as books with a state and local policy focus written by outside authors. NPRC Press also distributes books published by other organizations.

RETURN POLICY
A publication may be returned within fifteen days of purchase, if in its original condition. To receive full credit, the return package must contain a copy of the invoice, showing title, quantity, invoice number, list price, and discount (if applicable). No credit will be given for books returned in unsaleable condition. Postage is paid by the customer.

EXAMINATION COPIES
If a book is being considered for course use, please request an examination copy in writing on letterhead. Please limit your request to two titles. Requests for paperback books must be accompanied by $15 for each book to cover postage and handling. Requests for hardcover books will be invoiced at list price. Please include the following information with your request: book title, course title, school affiliation, estimated enrollment, in addition to your name, shipping address, phone number, and email address.

When a book is ordered for a class, NPRC Press will provide the professor with one desk copy. If requested by the professor or by the university bookstore, NPRC Press will provide an additional desk copy (for teaching assistants, etc.) for every additional twenty-five books ordered or for every additional twenty-five students enrolled in a course.

MANUSCRIPT ACQUISITION
NPRC Press publishes books written by authors who are not otherwise affiliated with NPRC. These manuscripts should be innovative studies of important public policy issues confronting state and local areas. They should be written for a wide audience. Manuscripts accepted for consideration are subject to NPRC’s peer review procedures.
Authors wishing to present a proposal should forward to NPRC Press a brief prospectus, including a description of the work and its intended audience, table of contents, introduction or sample chapter, expected length, projected schedule for completion of the manuscript, and a curriculum vitae. Complete manuscripts should not be sent unless invited and will not be returned. Please note: NPRC Press only considers books with a state and local policy focus. It does not consider unrevised doctoral dissertations.
Queries should be addressed to:

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS
Non-exclusive, one-time-use photocopy permission for classroom or conference purposes is available upon request. NPRC Press’s classroom-use or conference-use fee is $0.10/page/copy. No more than one-third of any particular book may be reproduced.
To request permission to photocopy or reprint materials from NPRC Press’s publications, please write to: