CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS
Proposal Submission Deadline: May 3, 2012
Challenges of Academic Library Management in Developing Countries
A book edited by Dr. S. Thanuskodi
Annamalai University, India

To be published by IGI Global: http://bit.ly/wTHCxg

Introduction
The book dwells on key issues and challenges that academic libraries in select developing and underdeveloped countries are facing and explains how these issues are blocking the progress of libraries. The major barriers of concern to academic libraries are illiteracy, budget, software, training, unavailability of cheaper telephone lines, electricity, and others. In the fields of library and information science, higher education, information and communication technology, etc., there exists a need for an edited collection of articles in this area.

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:

• Higher Education
• Academic Libraries
• E-Resources
• 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
• Social Networking Tools for Information ServicesSocial Networking: Blog, Wiki, Web 2.0, Education 2.0
• Standards and Specifications for Digital Objects
• Technology Issues in Online Services
• Tools and Techniques for Managing Digital Repositories
• User Interface and Patron Interactions Tools
• Web Retrieval Tools and Strategies
• Consortia
• Digital Library Issues, Evaluation of Digital Libraries
• Digital Preservation Strategies & Preservation of Digital Resources
• Digital Resource Management Strategies

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before April 1, 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 April 15, 2012 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by August 1, 2012. 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
May 3, 2012: Proposal Submission Deadline
August 1, 2012: Full Chapter Submission
September 30, 2012: Review Results Returned
November 30, 2012: Final Chapter Submission
January 15, 2013: Final Deadline

The book will be 15+ chapters, with a total of at least 135,000 words. I am looking for contributors to write individual chapters at around 10,000 words.

Editorial Advisory Board Members:

Prof. Dr. Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar, Department of Library and Information Science, International Islamic University, Malaysia.

Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Layi, Adebayo, Department of Library and Information Science, Redeemer’s University, Nigeria.

Prof. Dr. Tella, Adeyinka, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

Prof. Dr M P Satija, UGC Emeritus fellow, Dept of Library & Inf. Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, India

Prof. Laxman Rao Nagubandi, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Prof. Dr. M. Nagarajan, Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, India.

Prof. Dr. S. Ravi, Library and Information Science Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University.

Dr. S. Srinivasaragavan, Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, India.

Dr. A.P Singh, Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, India.

Dr. Sanjay Kataria, Librarian, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University, India

Dr. A. Manoharan, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Trichy, India.

Dr. Ramesha, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, India.
Dr. Nabi Hasan, Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India.
Dr. Mangala A Hirwade, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, RTM Nagpur University, India.

Dr. Lata Suresh, Librarian, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), India

Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) or by mail to:
Dr. S. Thanuskodi
Library and Information Science, Directorate of Distance Education
Annamalai University, India – 608 001
Tel.: +91 9442224006
E-mail: thanuskodi_s@yahoo.com CC: thanusdde@gmail.com