From: Anthony <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2016 09:21:43 +0100 I know that this is a provocative question but I cannot understand how an organisation like ACRL with all the arguments they make against regular publishers cannot manage to make their own books immediately open access. I also notice that the authors are not being paid. I have also looked at the contract linked to and it appears not to allow CC BY. Anthony ******************* From: "Fernandez, Peter David" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:25:06 +0000 ***Cross-posted to multiple lists; please excuse duplication.*** We’re excited to invite you to submit chapter proposals for our forthcoming ACRL book, Applying Library Values to Emerging Technology: Tips and Techniques for Advancing within Your Mission The Book As emerging technologies become easier to use, public service information professionals of all kinds are increasingly tasked with making decisions regarding which technologies to use, promote, and provide support for. These technology-mediated exchanges can play an important role in how information, and the library, is perceived and used. This book will share perspectives on how to interpret and apply the ALA's Core Values of Librarianship in the context of emerging technologies as well highlight case studies of organizations and applications that exemplify relevant library values. It will be grounded in theory, but be made applicable to a variety of libraries by situating discussions within a framework for decision-making. Authors will retain copyright of their work, and after one year the entire book will be made available open access. Structure The book will be organized into chapters corresponding with the values identified in the ALA's Core Values of Librarianship, but individual chapters do not need to tie directly to any particular interpretation of those values (see “Chapter Details”). Authors should consider library values in the context of emerging technology, and what the implications are for making decisions about library practice. The editors are interested in considering a wide variety of perspectives and forms of submissions in order to be relevant to a broad audience Each section will include both: * Practical case studies of how to effectively use a particular technology in a library setting * Theoretical models for understanding and interpreting the relevant library value (or values) in context of a relevant technology Most submissions should include at least some elements of theory and practice, but can focus on any aspect. We will also consider submissions featuring just one element (an important theoretical consideration that could impact other works, or a particularly impactful case study). Copyright Priority will be given to producing the best possible final work that is meaningful to a wide audience rather than necessarily “original research,” so authors may reuse portions of previous works when copyright allows. If doing so, authors are expected to revise their work and provide at minimum an introduction and conclusion that fit with the theme of this volume. Chapter Details For a more context and suggested topics for each chapter visit this document: https://goo.gl/slsCNV Potential Sections Include: · Confidentiality/Privacy & Intellectual Freedom · Access/Democracy · The Public Good/Social Responsibility & Education and Lifelong Learning · Preservation · Diversity · Service · Professionalism [SNIP] Attach your chapter submission proposal to an email with the subject line: Chapter Proposal Submission_(PrimaryAuthor’sLastName) And send to: [log in to unmask] Our information Peter Fernandez, Interim Head, LRE Liaison Programs University of Tennessee Libraries Kelly Tilton, Information Literacy Instruction Librarian at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Important Dates Proposals are due October 10th, 2016 Contributors will be notified of their status (acceptance or rejection) by October 31, 2016 Deadline to submit the first draft of accepted chapters for revision: February 1, 2017 Submission of edited volume to publisher: May 31, 2017 ACRL Publications Agreement FAQ: http://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/publicationsfaq Peter Fernandez Interim Head, LRE Liaison Programs University of Tennessee Libraries [log in to unmask] | 865-974-2886 orcid.org/0000-0002-9731-6567