About IASP Press^®

In 1993, IASP started IASP Press, introducing the first book in early 1994. The association decided to undertake book publishing in order to provide timely high-quality, low-cost publications relevant to the problem of pain. The Press produces an average of 4-5 books per year.

In 2008-09, IASP Press employed consultants to assist with two studies – one focusing on distribution and licensing rights and the second focusing on acquisitions. After reviewing the reports, the current Editor-in-Chief (EIC), along with four IASP councilors and the IASP staff involved in book production, developed a new strategic plan for IASP Press. As the publication world is rapidly evolving, we will have an exciting opportunity to bring IASP Press into the electronic publication world.

Goals of IASP Press:

• Promote pain education for clinicians, professionals, members/non-members
• Be more geared toward a general professional audience (less specialized)
• Be aligned with overall IASP mission

Key Strategies:

• Develop and implement an acquisitions plan that includes target audience and topics
• Develop and implement a targeted marketing strategy
• Implement more effective distribution channels
• Understand, develop, and implement e-Publishing strategy
• Assure optimum use of resources (Human, Systems, Financial)