[LIS-Forum] 2nd CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS

[Swati Bhattacharyya .]

*2nd CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS*
*Proposal Submission Deadline: April 30, 2016*


*Changing the Scope of Library Instruction in the Digital Age*
edited by

Dr. *Swati Bhattacharyya (Librarian, Indian Institute of Management
Calcutta) and Dr. K. Rama Patnaik* *(Librarian, Indian Institute of
Management Bangalore)*



*Introduction*

Library instruction originates from Readers’ Advisory Service/User
Education and Outreach Service. Earlier, this service aimed to educate
users on identifying authentic information quickly and efficiently.


However, the scope of this service has enhanced considerably in recent
years. Besides, library instruction service is  increasingly viewed as part
of classroom teaching and thus, teaching is an important component.

Current digital age is impacting the contents and delivery of instructional
service in many ways. Instructional sessions   not only describe various
features of a resource, but these sessions also bring issues like the
ethical use of information, copyright, value of open knowledge. Librarians
are required to help users to learn the use of citation management tools,
data visualization tools etc. The new paradigm of education – blended and
online education – requires that learners are supported by library
instructions in virtual mode. The library instruction in virtual mode is
also useful for those who want to learn at their pace. The designing of
learning objects for an instructional session – either in face-to-face mode
or virtual mode – requires the understanding of Instructional Design and
other related areas. Increasingly, library instructions are integrated into
classroom activities, and it implies that such programs should be based on
contemporary teaching philosophies.


Given these changes, the knowledge of the Instructional Librarian on the
contents of resources is required to be supplemented by the knowledge of
how to create effective instructions. An instructional session has a
significant teaching component.  The familiarity/knowledge of learning
models, teaching philosophy, instructional design, the use of technology,
 and communication contribute to developing effective library
instructions.  That the new/additional knowledge is required in this regard
is evident from the job description of many positions for
Instructional/Reference Librarians.


*Objective of the Book*


The book aims to report cases of library instructions developed in
different contexts. The book aims to capture the large canvass of
theoretical frames used from teaching, learning, instructional design,
technology use, and communication in this regard. Practical experience with
regards to challenges faced in designing instructions for wide range of
users, in terms of age group, educational level, disciplines will also be
reported. Library instruction is an area which is not taught but learnt on
job.  The goal of the book is  to provide a platform for facilitating that
learning from others’ experience and viewpoints.


*Target Audience*


The target audience of this book will be librarians who are engaged fully
or partly with the design of library instructions and imparting those
instructions to learners. Specialists  in the areas of instructional
design, communication in virtual media – they can examine the cases and
contribute to this area further. This book will also be helpful for the
entry level librarians who aim to pursue a career of Instructional
Librarian.

*Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:*

The chapters will be divided, broadly, in four areas:

(A) Theoretical foundation/framework of designing library instructions

Papers in this area will devote to the theoretical frameworks from learning
models, teaching principles, instructional design, technology use,
communication, library and information science and other areas, as
applicable, for designing library instructions.

(B)  Cases of library instructions

Papers in this area will report actual cases of designing and offering
library instructions. The cases may target specific age group
(child/adult), social groups (international students/migrants/learners from
underprivileged groups), learners of different academic programs (primary
education/secondary education, tertiary education), disciplines specific
issues (humanities, social science, physical science and others).

(C)  Managing library instruction sessions

Papers that will address issues related to managing library instructions
sessions will be accommodated here. The issues may be challenges in
integrating instruction sessions in classroom activities, inter-personal
relationship.

(D) Instructional Librarian – professional issues

A wonderful contribution from established and senior Instructional
Librarians will be how they prepared themselves to meet the challenges of
this task, in the evolving library scenario, particularly in the technology
enriched education system for last couple of years. Besides, reflections on
how the LIS education can accommodate this area in view of the new
landscape emerging from digital age, both from practitioners and academics,
will be an important value addition to the book.





*Submission Procedure*


Potential contributors are invited to submit a 2-3 page chapter proposal
(approximately 2000 words) to the Editor by April 30, 2016 detailing the
background, motivations and structure of the proposed chapter. The
proposals can be submitted to
http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2148
  Authors will be notified in short order as to the status of their
proposals and sent organizational guidelines. Full chapters should be at
least 8,000-9,000 words in length and are due on July 30, 2016. Final
revised chapters are due on October 30, 2016.  All chapters will be
reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested
to serve as reviewers for this project.



*Important Dates*

*April 30, 2016:* Proposal Submission Deadline
*May 20, 2016:* Notification of Acceptance
*July 30, 2016:* Full Chapter Submission
*September 30, 2016:* Review Results Returned

*October 30, 2016*: Revised Chapter Submission from Chapter Authors
*November 30, 2016:* Final Acceptance Notification

*Publisher*

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group
Inc.), an international academic publisher of the “Information Science
Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science
Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science
Reference” imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books,
scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on
a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to,
education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and
management, information science and technology, engineering, public
administration, library and information science, media and communication
studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding
the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is
anticipated to be released in 2017.

Inquiries may be sent to:

 Dr. Swati Bhattacharyya

Librarian, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Email: swra2017igi at gmail.com
















Swati Bhattacharyya, Ph.D.
Librarian
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Joka, Diamond Harbor Road
Kolkata - 700104
India
Phone: 91-33-2467-8300 (Bus extn: 416; Res extn: 106)
Library: http://library.iimcal.ac.in

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