FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tell me about Hayden-McNeil.

Hayden-McNeil Publishing was founded by Patrick Olson in 1992 to provide the higher education market with instructional materials offering the highest quality and best value for instructors and students. Hayden-McNeil, now part of world-class media corporation Macmillan, works with authors throughout the United States at many of the largest universities in the country. We are currently located in Plymouth, Michigan, which is about halfway between Detroit and Ann Arbor.

What does Hayden-McNeil do?

Hayden-McNeil is organized around dedicated customer service beginning from day one of our relationship with our author, the student, and the bookstore. We offer manuscript development options, professional design services, and an imagery library for personalized illustration and photo selection. Our options are fortified by a program of customizable features designed to meet the specific needs of each individual author.

What types of books does Hayden-McNeil publish?

Hayden-McNeil publishes a wide variety of educational materials, from lab manuals and workbooks to textbooks and portfolios. In creating your Publishing Plan, we will guide you through the many options available, customizing your materials to create the quality presentation you'll be proud to share with your students and colleagues.

Do you publish fiction, children's or general "how-to" books?

Hayden-McNeil is a higher education publisher working with college/university educators in various disciplines (e.g., chemistry, biology, physics, and communications). However, our parent company, Macmillan, has numerous publishing companies under its umbrella. Visit www.macmillan.com to learn more.

What is your policy on copyright?

Hayden-McNeil will never make you sign away your copyright. You are the author. You own the material. We only ask for the right to publish and that permissions are obtained for any "borrowed" or "adapted" materials.

Where can I get additional information on the kinds of services Hayden-McNeil provides?

Hayden-McNeil is best suited for educators with programs of 500 students or more each year. The best way to learn what we can do for you is to speak directly with a team member. Just call our main line at 734.455.7900 or fill out our contact form and our customer service representative will put you in touch with the sales leader for your area.

Will I see Hayden-McNeil at any conferences?

Hayden-McNeil attends several discipline-specific conferences each year. In the past year we have attended the ABLE Conference (Biology), ACS National Meeting (Chemistry), and the CCCC Convention (English & Communication) among others. At these conferences, our representatives are available to meet with you one-on-one to discuss what publishing your project with us will mean for you and your students. Please click here to find out the upcoming conferences that we will be attending soon.