Call for Chapters “Application of Modern Tools & Technology in Library Services”

Book to be edited by Sh. Surendra Kumar Pal and Dr. Bal Ram

Submission Deadline: 20th July 2016.

Dear LIS Professionals,

                               We feel immense pleasure to inform you that we are going to publish a Book on “Application of Modern Tools & Technology in Library Services" from the reputed publisher with ISBN. Your contribution in the aforesaid subject/topic will be admirable. We take this opportunity to extend our invitation to you to contribute research papers, articles surveys, case studies related to theme & sub theme for the publication. The book will include invited papers of eminent Academician’s/ Library Professionals and Scholars in the field. As a token of appreciation & honor, one copy of the Book will be provided to each contributor.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to the following

Modern Tools & Technology in Library Services

 Modern Trends in Library Management

 Re-engineering, Re-Structuring and Re-designing of Library services

 Best Practices in Libraries

 Knowledge Management (KM), Knowledge Organization

 Marketing of Library and Information Products/Services

 Digital Libraries, Digital Repositories, Digital Copyright

 Digital Preservation Strategies

 Open Source Software & Open Access for Libraries.

 Application of Web 2.0/3.0/4.0

 ICT Applications in Libraries and Impact

 Library Automations, Content Management Systems

 E-Learning, Web Based Services, Virtual Services

 Consortia, Resource Sharing, E-Resources

 Information Literacy, Digital Literacy, Electronic Learning

 Digital Reference Services, Innovative Library Services

 Mobile Technologies in & its application in Libraries Services

 Customer Satisfaction Management in Library and Information Services

 Application of Cloud Computing in Library services

 Cloud Based Information Services & Cloud data Centre

 Role of Social Networking sites for Library Services

 QR Codes, Barcode, RFID, Security Systems in Libraries

 Resources Discovery Systems

Submission Procedure

1. The chapter should clearly indicate the title of the paper, name of author & co-authors, affiliations, full postal address with telephone/Mobile no. and email,.

2. Length of paper: 1000-1500 words (4-8 pages), single spaced, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, Justify Align, MS Word format (A4 size).

3. Abstract should not exceed 100-150 words and keyword up to 5-8.

4. APA style for References

5. Tables and Figures may be incorporated into the text of the paper as close to where they are first referred.

6. Short CV of the author(s) on a separate sheet to be enclosed with the paper.

7. There should be nominal charges for hard copy of book including courier charges.

Copyright and permissions: The copyright of articles accepted for the book rests with the author (s)*. Figures that reproduce copyrighted or trademarked visual images or other objects whose design is copyrighted or trademarked can be published only with the permission of the owner of the copyright or trademark. It will be the sole responsibility of the author of the article/ chapter in which the figure appears to obtain this permission, or to determine that the image or design is in the public domain.

NOTE Only Original chapters will be accepted for publication only; selected articles/papers will be published. Selection will be done by Review committee.

There will be a free copy for First author.

Important Dates:

Last Date of Article(s)/Chapter(s) Submission: 20 July, 2016

Notification of Acceptance/Rejection/Re-Submission: 30 July, 2016

Final Article(s)/Chapter(s) Submission: 10 August, 2016

Tentative Date of Book Publication: 30 September, 2016

Submission can be forwarded electronically (soft copy) in MS Word document email to: skpdlis@gmail.com, balrammlis@gmail.com

Contact Us:

Surendra Kumar Pal,

Assistant University Librarian,
Tripura University ( A Central University),
Suryamaninagar, Agartala-799022, Tripura(W)
skpdlis@gmail.com, assttlibrarian1@tripurauniv.in