The Publishing Activity of the University Library “Svetozar Marković” in Belgrade: The Role of the Editor-Copyeditor in the Publishing Process

Abstract

The publishing activity of the University Library “Svetozar Marković” in Belgrade constitutes a significant dimension of its cultural and academic mission. This paper examines the specificities of library publishing, with particular emphasis on the professional role of the editor-copyeditor as a linguistic expert. By tracing the historical development and contemporary practices in this field, the paper highlights the diversity of publications and their relevance to both the academic community and the broader public. It is argued that library publishing is grounded in principles of social responsibility and academic reliability, and is characterized by a high degree of linguistic and structural editorial refinement. The central section of the paper is devoted to the analysis of editorial and copyediting work as a complex, multilayered, yet frequently underappreciated process. The conclusion underscores that the editor-copyeditor, building upon the author’s contribution, serves as a crucial link in the final shaping of the text, and bears professional responsibility essential to its linguistic quality, reliability, and enduring value.

Keywords: publishing activity, University Library “Svetozar Marković,” editor, copyeditor, linguistic norm, academic standards, linguistic expertise, cultural and scholarly responsibility.