Dear Professionals,

The ALIS Book Series aims to expand the body of library science literature by covering a wide range of topics affecting the profession and field at large. The series also seeks to provide readers with an essential resource for uncovering the latest research in library and information science management, development, and technologies.

Introduction

The book dwells on key issues of collection management. It is an indicator of great importance which determines the quality of library collections. It is an essential aspect for the optimal function of its information services. Collection assessment requires that the collection be measured, analyzed and judged according to specific criteria for relevancy, size, quality and use. It encompasses analysis of both the library collection and its use. Assessment serves many purposes. It aids in understanding the extent to which the collection meets the goals and mission of the library. It should be well planned, continuous and systematic. At present e-resources are creating new challenges for collection assessment. Collection assessment can be defined as the systematic quantitative and qualitative measurement of the degree to which a library’s collections meet the library’s goals, objectives and the needs of its users.

Objective of the Book

This book will aim to provide relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the area. It will be written for professionals who want to improve their understanding of the strategic role of trust at different levels of the information and knowledge society. More specifically, it will address trust at the level of the global economy, of networks and organizations, of teams and work groups, of information systems. Finally, it will speak to trust at the level of individuals as actors in the networked environments.

Target Audience

The target audience of this book will be composed of professionals and researchers working in the field of library and information science, e.g. library, information and communication sciences, education, computer science, and information technology. Moreover, the book will provide insights and support executives concerned with the management of expertise, knowledge, information and organizational development in different types of work communities and environments.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collection Development
• Public/Academic/ Special Libraries
• E-Resources
• Role of aggregators and Consortia in the collection development
• Information Management Using Web 2.0/3.0 Technologies
• Information Retrieval in Indian Languages
• Internet Related Issues: IPRs and Copyright
• Open Access for Scholarly Contents
• Open Access Initiatives, Open Access Repositories
• Open Source Software Tools for Digital Library Development
• RFID Technology
• Standards and Specifications for Digital Objects
• Tools and Techniques for Managing Digital Repositories
• User Interface and Patron Interactions Tools
• Web Retrieval Tools and Strategies
• Digital Library Issues, Evaluation of Digital Libraries
• Digital Preservation Strategies & Preservation of Digital Resources
• Digital Resource Management Strategies
• Any other area pertaining to the theme

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before January 30, 2014, 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 February 15, 2014 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by May 30, 2014. 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 book is anticipated to be released in 2014.

Important Dates

January 30, 2014:        Proposal Submission Deadline 
February 15, 2014:       Notification of Acceptance 
May 30, 2014:               Full Chapter Submission 
July 30, 2014:               Review Results Returned 
August 30, 2014:           Final Chapter Submission 
November 30, 2014:     Final Deadline

Editorial Advisory Board
Dr. S.M. Zabed Ahmed, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. 
Dr. Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar, International Islamic University, Malaysia 
Dr. Emmanuel Layi, Redeemer’s University, Nigeria 
Dr. M. Nagarajan, Annamalai University, India 
Dr. S. Ravi, Annamalai University, India 
Dr. S. Srinivasaragavan, Bharathidasan University, India 
Dr. M. Sadik Batcha, Periyar University, India 
Dr. A. Manoharan, Bishop Heber College, India 
Dr. Ramesha, Bangalore University, India 
Dr. J.K. Vijayakumar, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
Dr. A.P Singh, Banaras Hindu University, India 
Dr. Kelvin Joseph Bwalya, University of Botswana, Botswana 
Dr. Mangala A Hirwade, RTM Nagpur University, India 

Inquiries can be forwarded to

Dr. S. Thanuskodi 
Dept. Library and Information Science, 
Alagappa University, India – 630 003 
Tel.: +91 9442224006 
E-mail: thanuskodi_s@yahoo.com CC: thanusdde@gmail.com

http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/1186