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

Submission Procedure

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:

Ms. Sangeeta N. Dhamdhere

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