From: "Karl F. Bridges" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 09:12:06 -0500 This is a call for chapter proposals for a book titled "Customer Based Collection Development: An Overview" to be published by ALA Editions. The idea of patron driven collection development is one that is gaining traction in the library community. The intention of this edited book is to provide an overview of the subject discussing both the practical and professional implications of this service model for libraries. Contributors will be asked to produce a 10 to 15 page ORIGINAL article or case study on this topic. Unfortunately, I am not able to republish existing materials. The final copy would be due to the editor on April 1 2013. I have 20 years experience in academic libraries as a reference librarian working with public services, collection development, and technology. I have extensive experience as a professional writer and editor in the library literature. A more detailed description of this project and guidelines for proposal submission is available at http://patrondrivencollections.tumblr.com/ The deadline for submission of proposals is 15 February 2012. Any questions can be emailed to [log in to unmask] This is going to be an interesting and exciting project. I look forward to some very good proposals. Karl Bridges/ Information & Instruction Services/ Bailey/Howe Library - University of Vermont 538 Main Street/ Burlington VT 05405-0036 (802)656-8132 (personal email to [log in to unmask] please)