Call for Chapters: Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in Academic Libraries
Posted September 2, 2021
Call for Chapters: Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in Academic Libraries
Full call for chapter proposals can be found at: https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/5474.
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Objective of the book
The objective of this book is to identify and share the roll of the academic library in developing effective partnerships and collaborations within academia and the broader community. This collection of case studies will provide examples of successful collaborations, best practices, and innovative approaches to build and promote effective collaborations. In addition, it will spark ideas that libraries can use to further their strategic initiatives and provide models to foster collaborations and positive work environments amongst staff; and to boost the profile of the library on campus and in the broader library community.
Recommended topics include, but are not limited to the following
· Cross Campus Collaborations
o Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Departments
o Social Justice initiatives
o Information Services
o Faculty and Student Engagement
· Departmental Collaborations
· Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)/Institutional Review Board (IRB)
· Collection Development
· Open Education/Open Access Resources
· Data Management
· Scholarly Communications
· Institutional Repositories
· Special Collections and Archives
· Research Participation and Support
· Grant Programs
· Academic/Community Partnerships
· Systematic Reviews
· Curriculum Development and Delivery
· Professional Development
· Consortium
· Event Planning
Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before October 24, 2021, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by November 7, 2021, about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by February 21, 2022, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ 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.
Important Dates
October 24, 2021: Proposal Submission Deadline
November 7, 2021: Notification of Acceptance
February 21, 2022: Full Chapter Submission
April 21, 2022: Review Results Returned
June 2, 2022: Final Acceptance Notification
June 16, 2022: Final Chapter Submission
Questions can be directed to:
Mary E. Piorun, PhD
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Regina Fisher Raboin, MSLS
University of Massachusetts Medical School