Become an Author
vdf Hochschulverlag has published works from teaching, research, and practice for over 50 years. Our authors include members and graduates of colleges/universities as well as representatives of science-related institutions in Switzerland and abroad (https://vdf.ch/information/links-en.html).
In addition to scientific texts, we publish specialist and technical books from various subject areas for a broader target audience.
We have been publishing open access since 2008 to maximize awareness and distribution. An overview of our options for digital publication is provided here.
We invite you to benefit from our many years of experience and expertise and become one of our authors. We treat your book project as individually as you are. Our services include the following:
- Advice and support throughout the entire publication process
- Proofreading/editing, layout, graphics, marketing, and distribution
- Publication in print, print/digital, or digital only
- Granting of the right of use by arrangement
- Assignment of ISBN as well as DOI registration and long-term archiving for e-books
- Registration in standard bibliographies and catalogs to ensure visibility and citability
- Worldwide professional distribution via bookstores and sale to end customers
- E-book distribution via various e-book stores
- E-book supply to libraries, e.g. through our cooperation partner utb-elibrary
Whether you are looking for a quick, simple implementation of your project or planning a complex, more elaborate publication, vdf Hochschulverlag can help you succeed.
Contact us for a nonbinding offer at verlag@vdf.ch

