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**** *CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS* *Proposal Submission Deadline: *February 28, 2011** *Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries** * A book edited by Mary Popp and Diane Dallis Indiana University Libraries Bloomington, IN U.S.A. To be published by IGI Global: http://igi-global.com/AuthorsEditors/AuthorEditorResources/CallForBookChapters/CallForChapterDetails.aspx?CallForContentId=4404826d-730e-4ae5-8b71-6ff92792f062 *Introduction:* The concept of “resource discovery” has many meanings. Only now is it beginning to be defined as a description for library research software that allows a library user to search multiple Web-based resources simultaneously and bring back usable search results. Resource discovery tools have become more mainstream resources. As librarians work to find, purchase and implement such products as EBSCO Discovery Service, Encore, Primo, and Summon as well as open source tools they need to develop structured procedures for review and implementation that ensure they are using funds wisely. A related topic has been the development of open source delivery layers for catalogs that allow catalog data, other local data sources and, sometimes, commercial resources, to be pulled together in one location using such software products and Blacklight, VuFind, and Extensible Catalog. Librarians working to select and implement such systems need to make similar decisions. To date, very little has been published on this topic and only a small number of conference programs and presentations have been scheduled or given. There is an immediate need for information and shared ideas. The mission of this book is to provide librarians and administrators with information they can use to evaluate and implement a resource discovery product—to determine how well such software can meet the needs of their users, to make a product choice based on their local needs, to develop plans for implementation, to implement the software and integrate it into the research lives of users, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the software in their own environments. * * Resource discovery tools have become more mainstream resources. As librarians work to find, purchase and implement such products as EBSCO Discovery Service, Encore, Primo, and Summon, as well as open source tools they need to develop structured procedures for review and implementation that ensure they are using funds wisely. To date, very little has been published on this topic and only a small number of conference programs and presentations have been scheduled or given. There is an immediate need for information and shared ideas. * * *Objective of the Book: * We have the following objectives for this book: - Propose a working definition of “resource discovery” that can be used in professional discussions about resource discovery products. - Identify user behaviors based on empirical research that lead to a need for “resource discovery.” - Identify best practices for selecting a discovery tool.* * - Identify best practices for configuring and implementing a discovery tool. - Collect and share usability test results for resource discovery and related tools and their implementation into library products and services. - Present representative examples of the implementation of discovery tools. - Identify areas of concern in use of a resource discovery tool and suggest future enhancements. *Target Audience: * The primary audience for this book is composed of librarians and library administrators in academic libraries, both large and small. Librarians who are interested in providing resources for users to find information, who are interested in emerging technologies, who maintain library Web sites and catalogs, or provide library instruction to students, faculty and staff in colleges and universities will find the overview information useful. Library administrators who must set priorities and find funding for new resources will be able to use the book to help them plan their review of the marketplace, selection of an appropriate tool, and implementation of that tool. *Recommended topics include but are not limited to, the following:*** User behavior and expectations for library web sites and finding tools How the digital consumer experience influences online research What libraries have learned from federated search How college students, faculty members, or other researchers find information Selecting a discovery tool Integrating local digital collections and non-mainstream resources into discovery tools User testing and user-centered design in implementing discovery solutions Issues in implementing a discovery tool Representative examples of discovery tools in use including product choice, user input, setting up the discovery tool, and lessons learned Areas of concern in use of the discovery tool Submission Procedure Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit *on or before February 28, 2011*, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. The proposal should summarize the proposed contents of the paper, provide a draft outline of major points to be included, and provide a chapter title. ** Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by *March 28, 2011* about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by *June 30, 2011.* 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 2012. * * *Editorial Advisory Board Members:* Kris Brancolini, Loyola Marymount University, USA David Dahl, Towson University, USA Courtney Greene, Indiana University, USA Sigrid Kelsey, Louisiana State University, USA Alesia McManus, Howard Community College, USA Shane Nackerud, University of Minnesota, USA Billie Peterson-Lugo, Baylor University, USA Ken Varnum, University of Michigan, USA Scott Walter, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA * * *Important Dates* *February 28, 2011: *Proposal Submission Deadline** *March 28, 2011: *Notification of Acceptance** *June 30, 2011: *Full Chapter Submission** *August 30, 2011: *Review Results Returned** *September 30, 2011: *Final Chapter Submission** *October 30, 2011: *Final Deadline *Early 2012:* Expected Publication Date * * *Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document or PDF):* Diane Dallis and Mary Popp Indiana University Libraries 1320 East 10th Street Bloomington, IN 47405 E-mail: [log in to unmask] *Mary* *------------------------------* *Mary Pagliero Popp*