Call for Chapters
Library Science: Emerging Concepts & Innovations
We welcome empirical papers (qualitative or quantitative), theoretical discussions, comparative analyses, and in-depth case studies, Call for Chapters for the book volume Library Science: Emerging Concepts & Innovations is now open. We are seeking individual or co-authored submissions of chapters for this international publication.
Participants are invited to submit full papers by 10th April 2016. Preliminary submission of abstracts is not required if the paper is directly focused on any of the topics listed below. Further details for the book volume are given below.
Book Title: Library Science: Emerging Concepts & Innovations
The Book aims to publish all the latest and outstanding research articles, reviews and letters in all areas of Library and Information Science.
The library science is an interdisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives and tools of management, information technology, education and other areas to libraries. The collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information are also included in library science.
Guidelines
We welcome empirical papers (qualitative or quantitative), theoretical discussions, comparative analyses, and in-depth case studies. Topics for submission may fall under the following thematic divisions, but are not limited to the same:
- Academic libraries
- Academic library technology
- Analysis of library metrics
- Digital Information Sharing
- Digital Knowledge
- Digital Libraries
- ICT
- Knowledge management
- Librarianship and administration.
- Library 2.0
- Library Automation
- Library Consortia
- Networking
- Preservation
- Research in international librarianship
Target Audience
The book is targeted to be suitable for policy makers, academicians, researchers, advanced level students and practitioners working with civil society. They will find this book useful in furthering their research and exposure to pertinent topics in Information Science and Library Science.
In addition, it can serve as a reference book for research and supplementary reading for students of Information Science, Digital Libraries, Knowledge management etc. The expected audience will use this book as a reference as well as to learn more about new trends in the field.
Submission Procedure
Authors may submit a chapter capturing the theme of the book title, preferably falling under one of the mentioned thematic divisions. International Research Publication House will publish the book with ISBN number.
Deadline of Submission
Full chapters are expected to be submitted by 10th April 2016. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis.
Full chapters should be emailed at: irphbooks@gmail.com, with subject as "Library Science: Emerging Concepts & Innovations”.
Word Limit and Chapter Format
- The chapter’s length should be not less than 5000 words and not more than 6500 words.
- The chapter may be an individual submission or a co-authored submission.
- Font used should be Times New Roman and font size 12pt with 1.15pt line spacing.
- The chapters should follow APA style of referencing.
Notification of acceptance
Authors of accepted chapters will be notified by email of acceptance/rejection within 7 days of submission.
Manuscripts must be submitted in word format.
About the Publisher
International Research Publication House (IRPH) |
www.irphouse.com, is an established international academic publisher that publishes International Journals in the fields of Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Engineering, Mechanics, Science and Technology, Life Science, Mathematics and Management. The journals are well-established, properly organized and meet researchers' needs. All the titles from IRPH are published in English. This is to enable us to reach as large a scientific audience as possible, within and beyond any particular geographical region. IRPH was founded more than Eight year ago establishing a distinctive and independent profile in the international arena. IRPH is known for its highest international standard in publications. The target readership for IRPH includes architects, planning professionals, Engineers, Life Science researcher, scholars, students, Biotechnologists, Biochemist, Microbiologists, structural designers, Software designers, developers, Computer engineers - professionally their relevance to the target groups and for their stimulating contribution to Research and Development.
Contact Information
Any queries may be sent to irphbooks@gmail.com or mailed at the address below:
The Director,
International Research Publication House (IRPH)
B2/ 84 Ground Floor,
Sector-16, Rohini.
New Delhi-110089
India.