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Members stake out chapters for two upcoming books

A very successful publications meeting was held between representatives from Human Kinetics, NIRSA's publishing partner, and NIRSA during the 2005 Annual Conference in Orlando. Potential authors, facilities planning committee members, and Associate Members (architects, contractors, and suppliers of products for new facilities) met to talk about an upcoming book, Facilities Planning Guidelines. A working draft of a table of contents was discussed and is being enhanced with the attendees' suggestions; however, all member input on potential topics is still being sought. To offer suggestions on additional areas that should be covered in the book, or to submit a chapter proposal, visit Research Central [members only]. The chapter proposal forms are at the top of that page.

Please email any suggestions to Sarah Jane Hubert: Chapter proposals are due by May 16, 2005, chapters will be assigned by June 30, and the deadline for submitting all chapters is September 2005.

Both HK and NIRSA believe this will be a very successful, marketable publication. The goal is for this publication to become the last word concerning design and construction standards for all phases of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. The Association receives a substantial number of inquiries regarding specifications for floors, multipurpose courts, pools, climbing walls, bleachers, outdoor facilities, and ADA (American Disability Act) requirements for both new construction and renovation projects. With more than half of NIRSA Institutional Members currently planning new or renovated facilities nationwide (333 out of 751 NIRSA Institutional Members, according to a December 2004 member survey), the need for standardized specs and innovative new facility products is high.

The Facilities Management book was also discussed. Potential authors took chapter proposal forms for this second book that will be structured along the same lines as NIRSA's Managing the CollegiateRecreational Sports Facility. Although the table of contents is being refined and enhanced, members have already requested proposal forms for several chapters. The procedure and timelines are the same as for Facilities Planning Guide above: submit chapter proposals by May 16, assignments will be made in June, and the deadline for chapters is September 30, 2005.

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