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Developing In-House Digital Tools in Library Spaces – Official Call for Contributors http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2188 CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS We are seeking authors who would like to contribute chapters to an upcoming book, Developing In-House Digital Tools in Library Spaces, edited by Laura Costello and Meredith Powers, to be published by IGI-Global. Developing In-House Digital Tools in Library Spaces will collect use cases of libraries that have taken the development process into their own hands, through an internal or outsourced development team, and are creating their own tools from scratch or building on top of existing library or open source software. Chapters will go into detail about the products and their development, including the organizational structure that enabled development and any user feedback or testing processes. The volume will cover organizational issues (such as internal and external collaboration and overcoming institutional barriers), examples of library automation, case studies of library development projects and products, and evaluations of the impact and usefulness of in-house technologies. This volume will be aimed at institutions hoping to put together technology teams or who want to enable their existing staff to accomplish in-house technology projects. It will also be useful for institutions with existing functional technology teams looking for new projects and collaborations. The proposed volume will be appropriate for public, academic, and other types of libraries. Expected Publication Date: Late 2017 We are seeking contributions about, but not limited to, the following topics: Ebook platforms and modifications Data and statistical tools Responsive library systems Open data initiatives Open APIs Room reservation systems Web archiving initiatives Digital collections and digital libraries Content management systems Mobile apps Discovery services Linked data Adaptive design and assistive technology Web analytics Automation Augmented reality Online learning Mobile learning Open source integrated library systems RFID technologies Learning management systems Digital toolkits Data dashboards Library innovation labs The future of library technologies And more! TO SUBMIT: http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2188 We invite potential authors to write 4-6 double spaced pages including: 1. Detailed description of the chapter content / topic 2. Tentative outline of chapter 3. Reference list (draft) of expected research 4. Brief Author background info Case studies that include assessment and evaluation of in-house library technologies are highly encouraged! DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS: May 30, 2016 QUESTIONS: Contact Laura Costello [log in to unmask] or Meredith Powers [log in to unmask] Best, Laura -- Laura Costello Head of Research & Emerging Technologies Stony Brook University Libraries [log in to unmask] 631-632-7334