Sir/Madam,

I hope this e-mail finds you well! Currently, I am in the process of editing a forthcoming book entitled “Edited Book for Library and Information Science Students”, As you are a prominent scholar and library professional in the area of Library & Information Science,  therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to cordially invite you to submit your book chapter for book publication on or before  August  31, 2018 (Proposals Submission Deadline).

Please see the attachment for more details regarding this publication and to submit your work. You can also find detailed chapter of manuscript, formatting and submission guidelines in attachment. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.  The details regarding this publication are also attached herewith for your ready reference.

Thank you very much in anticipation for your consideration and accepting of this invitation. Looking forward to your book chapter proposal submission on or before August  31, 2018!

Please contribute a Descriptive Chapter for this book and circulate this information in your professional network. This book will be very helpful for LIS students because its cover almost their topic related to the syllabus.

With regards,                        

Dr. A.  Shah

9984397393/9654408221

Sub -Themes of Book

• Introduction to Computers: Generations, Types, Input and Output Devices, Computer Architecture, Data Representation and Storage
• Introduction to System Software and Application Software
• Operating Systems: DOS, Window XP, Vista, Windows NT, Linux, etc.
• Word Processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint Presentation
• Graphics Software: Basic Functions and Potential Uses
• Communication Software Library Automation: Planning and Implementation In-house Operations: Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serial Control, OPAC, etc.
• Bibliographic Standards: CCF and MARC 21, Introduction to Metadata: Types of Metadata Dublin Core
• Library Software Packages: Overview and House Keeping Operations, Case Studies: WINISIS, Alice for Windows and SOUL
• Database Management Systems, Database: Concepts and Components Database Structures, File Organization and Physical Design, Database Management System: Basic Functions, Potential Uses
• Introduction to Web Interface: WWWISIS, Introduction to Web Servers: Apache Server and Internet Information Server, Web Interface Software: GENISIS
• Introduction to Internet Basics of Internet, Search Engines and Meta Search Engines , Internet Search Techniques , E-resources and Online Databases

Guideline for Authors

Chapter must be solely the unpublished original work of the author(s) stated, must not have been previously published elsewhere, and must not be under consideration by any another journal/Book Chapter.

All Chapters submitted for Book publication should follow the below mentioned course of action:

1. Covering Letter:A covering letter which could explain why the chapter should be published in book. One of the authors could be identified as the corresponding author of the chapter, who would be responsible for the contents of the article as also answer.
2. Chapter:Chapter should be presented in as concise a form as possible and the contents arranged in the following format:

Chapter should be submitted in MS word format, A4 page size and of maximum 4000 words in English.

-- Title of the paper should be in bold 14 point font size and Times New Roman font type.

-- Name of the author(s), address of the institution with PIN, along with telephone no., and e-mail id.

-- Full text should be single-spaced, 12 point font size, Times New Roman font type.

-- Paragraph headings and sub-headings in bold 14 font size and may be numbered in bold.

-- The margins should be set as: top- 3cm; bottom-3.8cm; left-3.8cm; right-2.5cm.

-- Review of the literature should be restricted to reasons for undertaking the present chapter and provide only the most essential background.

-- Tables and figures may be numbered in Arabic numerals and sources cited clearly. These should appear in sequential order in the text. The corresponding tables or figures should either appear within the text or should be placed at the end of the article.

-- The conclusions can be linked with the title of chapter but unqualified statements and conclusions not completely supported by theme should be avoided.

-- Acknowledgements should be in brief.

Check-List:

Before submitting the chapter you should check the following:

-- Covering letter

-- Undertaking by Author(s) signed by all authors (hard copy should be sent)

-- Title should be clear according to given theme.

-- Text of Chapter should be completed.

-- Acknowledgement (option)

-- References (Must be in MLA/ APA style)

-- Processing fee (Rs. 1,000/- for Indian) should be 
requested, once Chapter accepted for publication.

Submission of article:

The chapter must be submitted to:        editorbooklis@gmail.com 

Contact detail /  9984397393/ 9654408221

Regards

Dr. A. Shah

9984397393