Call for Book Chapters: Technological Advancements in Library Service Innovation | IGI Global 

Editor: Manika Lamba, University of Delhi, India

Introduction: This book covers the emerging research in library service innovation. It explicitly covers the latest developments and technological advancements in library service by the public, academic, special, and school libraries. It presents a range of innovative practices covering innovation in building design, programs and events, customer experience and approach, literacy programs, administration and management, metadata creation and management, information retrieval, knowledge management, and digital tools. It also provides an international perspective on library service innovations and activities and practical advice for librarians who wish to emulate the services of the libraries. This book examines both the big picture of emerging global trends and themes and highlights the daily experiences of individual libraries/researchers in library innovation. 

Objective: This book will examine the recent activities of successful and innovative library research and practices around the world in library service innovation and present their initiatives. It will provide an overview of libraries’ successful experiences; identify emerging global trends and themes, and offer guidance to library practitioners on how to pursue the recent trends in their own library environment. 

Target Audience: The book will be useful to library professionals, researchers, and faculty members who want to know the recent advancements in library service innovation. 

Recommended Topics
• Administration and management • Building design • Conceptual Models • Creative programming • Customer involvement • Digital Tools • Disruptive Innovation • Information Retrieval • Knowledge Management • Learning space toolkits • Literacy programs • Metadata creation and management • Money-saving initiatives • New Product Development • Organizational Structures • Service development • Service-dominant logic • Technology Adoption  

Submission Procedure: Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her or their proposed chapter. Authors will be notified within a week about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by May 18, 2021, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you...prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project. 

Submit your Book Proposal here 

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer review editorial process. 

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.