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Developing In-House Digital Tools in Library Spaces – Official Call for Contributors

http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2188

EXTENDED DEADLINE JUNE 30, 2016

We are seeking authors who would like to contribute chapters to an upcoming book, Developing In-House Digital Tools in Library Spaces, edited by Laura Costello and Meredith Powers, to be published by IGI-Global.

Developing In-House Digital Tools in Library Spaces will collect use cases of libraries that have taken the development process into their own hands, through an internal or outsourced development team, and are creating their own tools from scratch or building on top of existing library or open source software. Chapters will go into detail about the products and their development, including the organizational structure that enabled development and any user feedback or testing processes. The volume will cover organizational issues (such as internal and external collaboration and overcoming institutional barriers), examples of library automation, case studies of library development projects and products, and evaluations of the impact and usefulness of in-house technologies.

This volume will be aimed at institutions hoping to put together technology teams or who want to enable their existing staff to accomplish in-house technology projects. It will also be useful for institutions with existing functional technology teams looking for new projects and collaborations. The proposed volume will be appropriate for public, academic, and other types of libraries.

Expected Publication Date: Late 2017

We are seeking contributions about, but not limited to, the following topics:

Ebook platforms and modifications

Data and statistical tools

Responsive library systems

Open data initiatives

Open APIs

Room reservation systems

Web archiving initiatives

Digital collections and digital libraries

Content management systems

Mobile apps

Discovery services

Linked data

Adaptive design and assistive technology

Web analytics

Automation

Augmented reality

Online learning

Mobile learning

Open source integrated library systems

RFID technologies

Learning management systems

Digital toolkits

Data dashboards

Library innovation labs

The future of library technologies

And more!

TO SUBMIT: http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2188

We invite potential authors to write 4-6 double spaced pages including:

1. Detailed description of the chapter content / topic

2. Tentative outline of chapter

3. Reference list (draft) of expected research

4. Brief Author background info

Case studies that include assessment and evaluation of in-house library technologies are highly encouraged!

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS:  June 30, 2016

QUESTIONS: Contact Laura Costello [log in to unmask]

or Meredith Powers [log in to unmask]

Best,

Meredith