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Proposal Submission Deadline: November 30, 2012
Cloud Computing and Virtualization Technologies in Libraries
A book edited by Ms. Sangeeta N. Dhamdhere
(Librarian, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganesh-Khind, Pune, India)
To be published by IGI Global, USA : http://bit.ly/QmnsQE
Introduction
Libraries are using various technologies due to Open Access, web technology, and e-publishing. Modern libraries are converting to digital libraries. Cloud computing and server virtualization technology is a boon for libraries as it provides a common platform for all, and easy information storage and sharing is possible with this on a single, efficient system that saves cost and time. Virtualization Technology has been adopted by many data centers in the industry. The future of digital libraries is cloud libraries. This book will discuss different, new aspects of the application of this technology in libraries, different platforms presently available, how to create cloud libraries, challenges and opportunities, and the role of cloud librarians along with a few models. There is a need for such a book which gives case studies, models, and an overall idea about cloud libraries amongst the LIS professionals.
Objective of the Book
This book will aim to provide relevant theoretical and practical information and the latest research findings in the area. The articles by experts in this field, users of this technology, and their experience in this area will be useful to our target readers and professionals who want to improve their understanding in this area and who want to use this technology in their libraries and provide cloud based information services to their patrons.
Target Audience
The target audience of this book will be professionals, students, and researchers working in the field of information and knowledge management in various disciplines such as library, information and communication sciences, administrative sciences and management, education, computer science, and information technology. Moreover, the book will provide insights and support executives concerned with the cloud library management, and development in different types of information and work communities and environments.
Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cloud computing for digital information Storage
Server Virtualization for digital content management
Cloud Architecture
Application of ICT and Web Technology in libraries
Impact of E-Learning on Academic Libraries
Digital Libraries and its requirements
Digitization, Institutional Archive and Copy-right issues
Virtual Learning Environment
Overview of Cloud Libraries in the Globe
Available Cloud Platforms for libraries
Application of Cloud computing and virtualization technology in libraries
Model for cloud libraries –College, University and Research
Role of Cloud Librarians
Cloud Data Centers
Cloud Based Information Services
Cloud Libraries-Challenges and Issues
Virtual future
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before November 30, 2012, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by December 20, 2012 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by January 30, 2013. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.
Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2013.
Important Dates
November 30, 2012 : Proposal Submission Deadline
December 20, 2012 : Notification of Acceptance
January 30, 2013 : Full Chapter Submission
February 1, 2013 : Review Results Returned
March 1, 2013 : Final Chapter Submission
April 1, 2013 : Final Deadline
Editorial Advisory Board Members:
Mr. Ben Kepes, Director, Cloud Computing Analyst, Diversity Limited, New Zealand
Dr. Deepak Shikarpukar, IT Evangelist, India
Mr. Siavash Mishiri, Director, Author and Consultant , EA, BPM, Cloud, Vistex Inc, Metanova, United Kingdom
Mr. Atul Kahate, Head, Technology, I-flex solutions limited, India
Dr. Egbert De Smet, Professor, Antwerp Universiteit, Antwerp, Belgium
Dr. Perin Marolia, Director, NID Cell, Mumbai, India
Dr. Paul Nieuwenhuysen, Professor, Vrije Universiteit, Brussel, Belgium
Dr. Neela Deshpande, Librarian, University of Pune, India
Dr. Nandakumar Dahibhate, Librarian, National Chemical Laboratory, India
Dr. Thiagarasu, Professor, Bharathiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. Ramesh C Gaur, Librarian, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India
Mr. Trevor A. Dawes, Circulation Service Director, Princeton University Library, New York
Mr. Ahmad Raza Khan, Faculty, M.E.S College of Engineering, Pune, India
Mrs. Alice Esguerra, Associate Professor, Bulacan State University, Phillippines
Dr. Sanjay Kharat, Principal, Modern College of Art, Science and Commerce, India
Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) or by mail to:
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganesh-khind, Pune – 411053, Maharashtra, India
Tel.: +9102025634021 Ext.211 • Fax: +9102025634021 • GSM: +9109822935320
E-mail: modernlibrary.sangeeta@gmail.com
Tags:
Madam,
Congradulation for your publishing entitle "Cloud Computing and Virtualization Technologies in Libraries".
I will sending related the topic entitle "Application of ICT and Web Technology in libraries" early as possible.
Thank you,
With Regards,
K.Murugan,
Librarian,
Universal College of Engineering and Technology,
Vallioor - 627 117.
Tirunelveli District,
Tamil Nadu State.
E.mail : skpmurugan @gamil.com.
Greetings!!! Please send the proposal. Topic you chose is good. Just write an proposal within the scope of our book and topics mentioned.
Thanks
Regards
Sangeeta D
Dear Sangeetha,
I have published an article entitled " Does Cloud computing solve the problems of Library and Information Centres", an online journal "International Journal of Library and Information Studies". i will modify it to fit to a chapter and will submit it to you.
You can view my article published recently and is available on the website. if you like to see that i will send it to your email.
Please get back to me.
P. Ramesh
Madam
Thanks for posted very intellectual topic on this forum
you are doing good effort
madam , i would like to know shall you provide chapter guidelines.
means it may be useful for writing chapter in proper format
Thanks & Regards
Digambar B Waghmare
Thanks Mr. Digambar,
I will circulate the guidelines in one or two days. Normally chapter guidelines one supplies but if you need chapter proposal guidelines i will check and send.
Regards
Sangeeeta
Madam
Thanks for valuable reply
hopes, chapter guidelines will we get
Dear Mr. Digambar,
I will circulate the chapter guidelines immediately along with the acceptance of proposal. For chapter proposal please write in brief what you are covering in the chapter you are going to write and how will be the flow of chapter. This will give idea of how full chapter will be. Please write proposal within the scope of topics and subject of the book. The proposals will be judge on Overall quality, Relevance to your topic, Suitability for book and Effectiveness of proposed discussion and style of writting. We are going to select only 30 quality chapters.
Best Wishes.
Regards
Sangeeta D
OK. Thanks. But while modifying please note only original chapters and those who have been not published earlier will be entertained.
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