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Mission

MAJOR REFERENCE WORKS (MRWs)

Major Reference Works (MRWs) are a cornerstone of scholarly and professional publishing—authoritative, content-rich, and demanding. We offer end-to-end production management solutions for publishers seeking a reliable partner to handle the complexity, scale, and quality required for large reference projects. Our dedicated Project Managers and specialized teams are equipped to manage large-volume, multi-year projects, with proven expertise in handling multi-author workflows, contributor inconsistencies, and overlapping content.

Our automated tracking, version control, and layout tools ensure accuracy at scale, supporting publishers through every stage, from author submission to final delivery. Our services include.

PROJECT PLANNING & WORKFLOW SETUP
  • Scope definition and project blueprinting
  • Timeline management with critical path tracking
  • Contributor coordination and editorial communication
MANUSCRIPT MANAGEMENT & EDITING
  • Content intake and version control from multiple authors
  • Contributor coordination
  • Copyediting and technical editing aligned with style guides
  • Cross-referencing, glossary and index validation
TYPESETTING & LAYOUT DESIGN
  • Consistent layout design across volumes and chapters
  • Management of complex tables, figures, and mathematical content
  • Tools: InDesign, LaTeX, XML workflows
  • Artwork rendering and image permissions checking
CONTENT INTEGRITY & CROSS-LINKING
  • Internal cross-referencing across chapters and volumes
  • Unique ID tracking for entries, terms, and visual assets
  • Semantic tagging and hyperlink integration for discoverability
DIGITAL CONVERSION & ONLINE COMPATIBILITY
  • XML-first and XML-last workflows (JATS, DITA, or custom DTD)
  • Delivery in print, EPUB, and web-friendly HTML formats
  • Metadata tagging, DOI assignment, and digital asset management
QUALITY CONTROL & FINAL DELIVERY
  • Multi-round proofreading with author/editor input
  • Print-ready and platform-ready file delivery
  • Long-term archival standards (PDF/A, EPUB 3.2)

Your Next Reference Project Deserves Expert Execution. From editorial onboarding to final delivery, we partner with you to ensure every reference project is accurate, cohesive, and on schedule—no matter the size.

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