Designing Next-Gen Libraries Tools and Technological Impact on Library Systems and Services Url: https://ngl2024.webnode.in/ Editors: Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal (India) Dr. Panorea Gaitanou (Greece) Publisher: De Gruyter Saur, Germany | 2024 ISBN: 978-3-11-137093-4 Brochure: Call-for-Book Chapter | Blog e-mail: editor.nglbook@gmail.com Main Themes of the Book: "Designing Next-Gen Libraries: Tools and Technological Impact on Library Systems and Services" Sub Themes of the Book: A. Designing Next-Generation Libraries (NGL) B. Library Spaces and Design (LSD) C. Library Standards and Metrics (LSM) D. Information Storage and Retrieval (ISR) E. Research Data Management (RDM) F. Knowledge Management (KM) in Libraries G. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submission Guidelines: All contributions must be original and not simultaneously submitted elsewhere. Professionals and researchers in LIS and KM domains are invited to submit a Book Chapter proposal of 1000 to 2000 words on or before December 10, 25, 2023. All proposals should be submitted directly to e-mail:editor.nglbook@gmail.com Guidelines for Authors: Manuscript Guidelines and follow APA Style of formatting Publication/processing fee: No submission fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer-review editorial process. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Dates: Chapter Proposal Submission: (1000 to 2000 words): December 25, 2023 Abstract Acceptance Notification to Authors: December 31, 2023 Full chapters Submission (10-15 Pages): February 15, 2024 Review notification of Chapter: March 15, 2024 Revise and Final Chapter Submission: April 15, 2024 For any queries: Contact editor.nglbook@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Book Chapter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17TRXpMjURjzj8ViL2y-bgKTnw1YehSLt/view?usp=sharing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #ngl2024 #next_gen_libraries #next_generation_libraries #libraries_of_the_future ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please do share among your colleagues and social networks

1. De Gruyter Saur
München,
Germany
DE GRUYTER - 2024 | CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTER PROPOSALS
Designing Next-Gen Libraries
Tools and Technological Impact on Library Systems and Services
Editors: Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal and Dr. Panorea Gaitanou
ISBN: 978-3-11-137093-4 | Submission e-Mail: editor.nglbook@gmail.com
Extended Abstract Submission deadline: December, 25, 2023
Full Chapter Submission deadline: February 15, 2024
Book Editors
Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal
Chief Library Officer,
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Kandi, Sangareddy - 502284. Telangana, India.
e-mail: bhojaraju.g@gmail.com
ORCID: 0000-0002-9658-1473
Dr. Panorea Gaitanou
Information Scientist, Head Librarian
Library of the Hellenic National Defense College
Athens, Greece.
e-mail: rgaitanou@gmail.com
ORCID: 0000-0003-2155-4603
Publisher: De Gruyter Saur,
Neumarkter Straße 28, 81673 München.
Url: http://www.degruyter.com/| Brochure
This book is scheduled to be published by De Gruyter
Saur - An independent academic publisher
disseminating excellent scholarship since 1749.
About the Book:
Recent trends in technology, processes, and systems advancements have opened doors to various challenges in the
realm of upgrading skills and information systems including library professionals. Swiftly comprehending these
substantial changes and incorporating them into one's work environment is essential to meet the evolving demands of
users and provide enhanced library services.
Thus, the book aims to explore Designing Next-Generation Libraries (NGL) to meet those recent trends, tools and
technological implementation along with its adaptability to the library systems and services to help the library and
knowledge management practitioners serve their clientele efficiently. This book intends to offer pertinent theoretical
frameworks alongside the most recent empirical research discoveries, case studies and best practices adopted in the
library and knowledge-generating fields.
Keywords:
Next-Gen Libraries, Future of Libraries, Library Spaces, Information Search and Retrieval, Knowledge Management,
Research Data Management, Sustainable Development Goals, Library Standards and Metrics
Target Users:
The target users for this book comprise library professionals and researchers engaged in library and information
science (LIS) and knowledge management (KM) domains across diverse disciplines.
Themes of the Book:
Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following. The invitation for book chapter submissions seeks
original research articles, case studies, and best practices adopted on trending subjects within the Library and
Information Science (LIS) field. These topics encompass the Knowledge Management and Information Technology
domains exploring their impacts on library services. While the focus is on the themes listed below, contributions are
not restricted to these alone.
Submission Guidelines:
All contributions must be original and not simultaneously submitted elsewhere. Professionals and researchers in LIS and
KM domains are invited to submit a Book Chapter proposal of 1000 to 2000 words on or before December 25 2023.
Authors will be notified about the proposal's status by December 31, 2023.
Full book chapters are expected to be submitted by February 15, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the
guidelines here and follow APA Style for manuscript submissions before submission.
All proposals should be submitted directly to e-mail: editor.nglbook@gmail.com
Publication/processing fee:
No submission fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication. All manuscripts are accepted based on a
double-blind peer-review editorial process.

2. De Gruyter Saur
München,
Germany
DE GRUYTER - 2024 | CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTER PROPOSALS
Designing Next-Gen Libraries
Tools and Technological Impact on Library Systems and Services
Editors: Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal and Dr. Panorea Gaitanou
ISBN: 978-3-11-137093-4 | Submission e-Mail: editor.nglbook@gmail.com
Extended Abstract Submission deadline December, 25, 2023
Full Chapter Submission deadline: February 15, 2024
A. Designing Next-Generation Libraries (NGL)
● Recent Trends in Next-Generation Libraries (NGL);
Libraries of the future
● Emerging technologies: Augmented Reality (AR),
Virtual reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine
Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data and
Cloud Computing, Metaverse
● Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT): Ex:
ChatGPT (OpenAI), BARD (Google), etc
● Data Science; Data Analysis; Data visualization
● Cyber Library and Cyber Security
● Digital Preservation
● Digital Humanities
● Multiliteracy Frameworks for Librarianship
● Mobile-Based Library Services
● Outreach Programs
● Information-seeking preferences of millennials
B. Library Spaces and Design (LSD)
● Designing World-Class Libraries and Spaces
● Community / User Engagement: Maker Spaces;
Learning Commons; Research Commons; Gamification
● Social Spaces; Transformative Spaces
● Value-added Services: Technology Integration Smart
Libraries; Recording Studio; Audio-Visual; Digital
Display, Special Services
● Environmental Sustainability: Green Libraries
● User-Centered Design: Library Website; Social media
● Library Security: RFID, SSO, Remote access, etc.
C. Library Standards and Metrics (LSM)
● Library Standards and Procedures: Library
Communications Framework (LCF)
● Metrics: Quality Measurements
● User Feedback: Library Survey
D. Information Storage and Retrieval (ISR)
● Recent Trends in Knowledge Graphs
● Knowledge Organisation Systems (KOS);
Semantic Web; Linked Open Data
● Digital Libraries (DL)
● Search tools and techniques: Natural language
processing (NLP), Bento Display, etc.
● User experience
E. Research Data Management (RDM)
● Recent Trends in Research Data Management
● RDM Policies
● Data repositories
● Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
● Enhancing Research Visibility: Author Profiles;
Academic Identities: ORCID, etc.
● Research Metrics: Altmetrics
● Case Studies
F. Knowledge Management (KM) in Libraries
● Recent Trends in Knowledge Management
Practices in Libraries
● Knowledge Sharing
● Knowledge Communities
● Collaboration Spaces
● Communities of Practice (CoP) in Higher
Education Institutes (HEIs)
● Best Practices
G. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
● Role of Libraries in Measures in attaining SDGs
● SDG4: Quality Education; Pedagogy
● Community Libraries: Children, Rural, Industry,
etc. library projects
● Integrated Rural Development Projects (IRDP)
All proposals should be submitted directly to e-mail: editor.nglbook@gmail.com
Contact for Inquiries: All questions about submissions should be emailed to: Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal at e-mail:
“editor.nglbook@gmail.com”
Important Dates:
Tentative Book
Production by:
November 15,
2024
1st Call for Announcement November 08, 2023
Chapter Proposal Submission: (1000 to 2000 words) - Extended December 25, 2023
Abstract Acceptance Notification to Authors: December 31, 2023
Full chapters Submission (10 Pages) February 15, 2024
Review notification of Chapter March 15, 2024
Revise and Final Chapter Submission April 15, 2024