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UTx. Educating students, providing care for patients, conducting groundbreaking research, and serving the needs of Texans and the nation for more than 130 years, The University of Texas System is one of the largest public university systems in the United States, with nine academic universities and six health science centers.

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Student enrollment exceeded 215,000 in the 2013 academic year. The U. T. Media, Publishing and Journalism. Media, Publishing and Journalism. Hepworth Wakefield. Buy Books, Publications, Stationery, Jewellery, Apparel and More. UTx. MOOCs University(MOOCs U): Massive Open Online Courses University. BISAC Subject Codes. BISG develops and maintains a number of classification systems for both physical and digital products.

BISAC Subject Codes

The systems can be used individually or together to help determine where the work is shelved in a bricks-and-mortar store or the genre(s) under which it can be searched for in an online database. BISAC Subject Headings, 2013 Edition The BISAC Subject Headings List, also known as the BISAC Subject Codes List, is a standard used by many companies throughout the supply chain to categorize books based on topical content. News about the book business.

The Times Literary Supplement.  The Creativity Post. Teaching with the OU. Our tutor recruitment website provides you with all the information you need to find out about this interesting role and includes details of our current teaching vacancies and how to apply.

Teaching with the OU

Simply click on each heading in the boxes on the right of each page for further information. The University has an internal recruitment policy and advertises the majority of vacancies to internal staff first. However, any vacancies that are listed on these pages are also open to external applicants. FEjobs.com Jobs in Further Education Colleges, Academic/Lecturing/Lecturer Jobs Vacancies. The Alliance of Independent Authors - Stopgap - Marketing Jobs, Marketing Recruitment Agency London, Midlands, UK - Freelance Marketing Jobs, Permanent Marketing Jobs. Creative Jobs and Digital Jobs - The Book Recruitment. Market Research Jobs. Eni - Recruitment. MrWeb - The Market Research Industry Online. The Publishing Training Centre - Distance Learning.

Learn and work from home as a proofreader or editor The Publishing Qualifications Board The Publishing Qualifications Board (PQB) is a charitable organisation, established more than 15 years ago.

The Publishing Training Centre - Distance Learning

One of its key aims is to provide assessed, vocational training for anyone pursuing a publishing career. The Poetry Library. Booktrust. Research. Our approach to research and evaluation is driven by a desire to ensure that we are making a difference and addressing need through our projects, programmes, prizes and campaigns.

Research

Research and evaluation therefore plays a key role in Booktrust's work and is an integral part of our programmes and central to the development of any new work. We commission independent evaluation of our programmes, working with academic institutions and research agencies. We recognise the importance of focusing on outcomes when developing programmes and constantly strive to ensure that we use the most robust approaches to measuring our success against these. The Poetry Library. "we can not compete but perhaps we meet somewhere" from 'Red Rose and a Beggar' by H.D., found in Hermetic Definition (New Directions,1972) This list is compiled monthly from information sent to The Poetry Library by organisers of competitions.

The Poetry Library

Each competition has different regulations. In most cases, poems should be in English and not previously published. Where regulations and entry forms are available online, a link is provided, but in other cases, competitors should write to each competition, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope for an entry form before submitting work. Ministry of Stories. The Ministry of Stories is a creative writing and mentoring centre for young people in east London. We use storytelling to inspire young people aged 8-18, in the belief that writing unleashes their imaginations and builds confidence, self-respect and communication. Nick Hornby, Lucy Macnab and Ben Payne founded the Ministry of Stories in 2010. In its first year, over 3000 young people took part in our volunteer-led workshops and writing projects.

Our inspiration came from the writer Dave Eggers and educator Ninive Calegari, who opened a shop for pirates and writing centre called 826 Valencia in San Francisco. To find us, you'll need to go through Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, Purveyor of Quality Goods for Monsters of Every Kind... Arts Jobs listings. Proofreader careers - becoming a Proofreader. The job of proofreader is similar to that of copy-editor or sub-editor, but comes later in the publishing process.

Proofreader careers - becoming a Proofreader

Proofreaders check material that has been typeset, whereas editing is done before typesetting. Most proofreading is done on hard copy, and proofreaders use British Standards Institute (BSI) symbols to correct work. Proofreaders mark corrections for the typesetter to make. There is increasing use of computers in proofreading work. Proofreaders carefully read ‘proofs’ prepared or written by someone else. Proofreaders work with various types of publication. What's the working environment like working as a Proofreader? Freelance proofreaders work from home with hours to suit themselves, based on the availability of work. What does it take to become a Proofreader? Proofreader Career Opportunities. Training in Indexing distance-learning course: <br />3rd edition. The 3rd edition is no longer available to new students.

Training in Indexing distance-learning course: <br />3rd edition

For information about the 4th edition, launched on 10 May 2010, click here. Existing students who have passed Test A and purchased Units B-D may continue with the 3rd edition of the course; please note that the 3rd edition course units are no longer available for purchase. You must complete the 3rd edition course within 5 years of starting, and the course will be phased out in May 2015.

Alternatively, if you have not yet passed Test C you may transfer to the 4th edition; certain conditions apply. The Publishing Training Centre - Copy-Editing. Course fees Copy-Editing by Distance Learning costs £550 for the online version and £595 for the printed version (plus £35 for postage if you are outside the UK), which can be paid in instalments.

The Publishing Training Centre - Copy-Editing

This covers all course materials, marking of your assignments, professional tutor support and a copy of the New Oxford Dictionary for Writers & Editors. It does not cover your postage costs or the cost of telephone calls to your tutor. Payments can be made in instalments. Times Higher Education - Education news and university jobs.