Contributions are invited for a themed-issue of Business Information Review on the topic of “The Connected Workplace” to be published in December 2019. The issue will explore emerging technology in the workplace, with a particular emphasis on human issues and the impact of technology on Information and Knowledge Management in the commercial sector. Topics of papers may include:
- Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality (MR) applications in business environments; remote working facilitated through VR/AR. Training and skills requirements around VR/AR.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in commercial settings; how AI is changing professional roles; training requirements around AI; the ethics of AI in commercial contexts.
- Intelligent automation reshaping the way in which work gets done.
- Collaborative software and cloud based systems in the workplace.
- Technologically enhanced distance learning; implementing flexible working spaces; virtual offices and virtual organisations.
- Gamification of the workplace.
- Machine learning in business contexts
We also welcome contributions on any other aspect of emerging technology in the workplace. All papers should address the professional requirements of Information and Knowledge Management as it pertains to practice in the commercial sector.
Expressions of interest in contributing to the themed issue should be sent to the editors (via l.tredinnick@londonmet.ac.uk) by 15th May 2019 Papers should be between 3000 and 6000 words in length, and the deadline for submission of completed papers will be 01st August 2019.
About Business Information Review
Business Information Review (BIR) is published by Sage Journals and addresses information and knowledge management within commercial organizations. The journal features papers by professional practitioners and LIS researchers in equal measure, and has a strong record of encouraging and developing practitioner research. The journal also promotes evidence-based professional practice and encourages the sharing of professional expertise and experience. We aim to:
- Report on best current practice in business information provision;
- Evaluate business information resources and anticipate new forms of resource;
- Highlight new professional developments and trends;
- Scan the horizon for longer term developments.
For over forty years Business Information Review has helped develop the careers and practice of commercial librarians, information and knowledge managers, and to promote the commercial libraries, information and knowledge management sector.
Business Information Review publishes a range of different kinds of article, including:
- Professional articles sharing professional expertise and experience
- Research articles reporting on research projects or findings
- Opinion articles discussing an emerging issue or controversy
- Out-of-the-Box articles addressing technological developments
Initiatives articles addressing changing contexts of professional practice
If you are interested in writing for Business Information Review, or would like more information about the early career prize or the journal then do please contact the editors Claire Laybats and Luke Tredinnick via businessinformationreviewj@gmail.com