CFP: Cases on
Electronic Records and Resource Management Implementation in Diverse
Environments (Book Chapters)
CALL FOR CHAPTER
PROPOSALS
Proposal
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2012
Cases on
Electronic Records and Resource Management Implementation in Diverse
Environments
A book edited by
Dr. Janice M. Krueger (Clarion University of Pennsylvania)
To be published
by IGI Global: http://bit.ly/KGpEnL
Introduction
Ever
since the Internet inspired the creation of web-based, accessible materials,
libraries have engaged in the effective use of online systems to create and to
manage records and resources for their service population. Historically,
libraries have always used record representation to build catalog displays of
library materials and holdings. As more and more materials moved from
traditional mediums, such as print and analog formats, libraries found ways to
effectively manage expanding records and digital versions of journals, indexes,
films, and statistical data. Library systems became more integrated with
content and electronic resource management systems to control licenses, to
address additional record maintenance, and to streamline access to resources.
Other
organizations are now confronted with managing their records regardless of
format. Many have struggled with formulating policies for digitizing original
print formats and with finding an effective solution for housing digitized
records along with their born-digital documents. Individuals working in
business, education, government, law, medicine, and the sciences produce and
maintain numerous and varied documents that require effective organization for
storage and retrieval so their employer or organization remains competitive.
While the software tools may differ from those used in libraries, many of the
basic principles of organization, storage, and retrieval are the same.
Therefore, examples of effective implementation of resource and records
management systems across organizations and disciplines would benefit all
concerned.
Objective
of the Book
The
main goal of the publication is to bring together real-life examples of how
electronic records and resource management have been implemented across
disciplines. While records and resource management has been addressed in
relation to academic libraries, an across discipline approach has not been
evident. The manifestation of each implementation in libraries and in various
organizations, such as in business, education, government, law, and the
sciences can add to the body of literature on effective electronic records and
resource management principles and practices. System utilization and
effectiveness will point the way to joint efforts on standardization of
programs.
Target
Audience
The
target audience will be composed of professionals involved in the education of
library and information science (LIS) students and in the training of
individuals responsible for electronic records management in various
disciplines. The book will demonstrate effective real-life instances of
electronic records and resource management implementation in diverse settings.
It will highlight the current concerns and issues surrounding such
implementation and will show a variety of solutions for attaining similar
goals.
Recommended
topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Principles
and theory concerning electronic records and resource management
The
potential benefits and possible disadvantages of electronic records and
resource management
The
legal and ethical concerns of electronic records and resource management
The
advantages/disadvantages of proprietary and open source mediums for
implementing electronic records and resource management
Implementation
of electronic records and resource management in various organizations and
disciplines, including, but not limited to, libraries, business, education,
government, law, and the sciences
Application
of electronic records and resource management principles in the handling of
diverse materials, including, but not limited to, internal documents, data
sets, marketing information, curriculum materials, student records, interactive
materials, legal documents, court records, resource sharing, open access
repositories, digital collections, licensing and subscription information,
medical record management, hospital records, music storage and retrieval,
research data storage and retrieval, and electronic data exchange
Submission
Procedure
Researchers
and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 15, 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 August
1, 2012 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.
Full chapters are expected to be submitted by November 30, 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
July
15, 2012:
Proposal Submission Deadline
August
1, 2012:
Notification of Acceptance
November
30, 2012:
Full Chapter Submission
January
15, 2013:
Review Results Returned
February
15, 2013:
Final Chapter Submission
March
15, 2013:
Final Deadline
Inquiries and
submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) or by mail
to:
Dr. Janice M.
Krueger, Department of Library Science
209 Carlson, 840
Wood St., Clarion, PA 16214
Phone:
814-393-2202 * Fax: 814-393-2150 * E-mail: jkrueger@clarion.edu
