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Re: [Air-l] AoIR Conference Program
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 28 Aug '05

28 Aug '05

I've posted a draft copy of the program online in a Word file. http://people.lis.uiuc.edu/~haythorn/AoIR-Program-2005-Aug28.doc If you see an error in your name, title, or affiliation, please let me know. I will make changes and repost every few days. This program will be final very soon, so please look now. After Sept. 5th I will not be able to make changes. /Caroline ---------------------------------------- Caroline Haythornthwaite Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL 61820

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Re: [Air-l] AoIR Conference -- call for chairs
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 28 Aug '05

28 Aug '05

I still need volunteers to chair sessions. Please email me if you can chair sessions. It's an easy way to get to know other AoIR researchers, so step up all doctoral students as well! Here are notes Chair Duties ... It's also good if chairs can contact authors ahead of the conference by email to confirm how the session will progress. Chairs of sessions should arrive at the room at least 20 minutes before the start of the session. Make yourself visible to the speakers. The Chair’s job is to introduce the speakers (briefly), to keep the speakers on time, and to help manage questions. It is very important to keep speakers on time. With 4 speakers in a session, talks of 15 minutes are recommended; with 3 speakers, talks of 20 minutes are recommended. The Chair should decide with the speakers whether questions will be taken after each talk or held to the end. Whatever arrangement is chosen, it is the responsibility of the Chair to manage the questions so these do not cut into the time of the next speaker and do not extend the session time. Please start and end the session on time. /Caroline ---------------------------------------- Caroline Haythornthwaite Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL 61820

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Re: [Air-l] Category of blogosphere
by Han Woo PARK (Dr) 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

Hi there, You might like to take a look at Mark Glaser's Blogs as online journalism? http://www.ojr.org/ojr/glaser/1056050270.php Best, Han.. > > > -----Original message----- > From: "LEE JENG HOON" > To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org > Date: 2005/08/27(토)04:52 > Subject: [Air-l] Category of blogosphere > > > Hi. > > I am searching for some ways to categorize blogosphere with similar > interest. I know there are several sites to rank the blogs but I am > looking for more specific sites or ways to categorize blogs in terms of > subjects or topics discussed most. > > > Thanks. > > Jenghoon Lee > > > _______________________________________________ > The Air-l-aoir.org(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list > is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org > Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org > > Join the Association of Internet Researchers: > http://www.aoir.org/ > > > > > Dr. Han Woo PARK English site: http://www.hanpark.net MSN messenger: parkhanwoo(a)hotmail.com Internet phone Skype: hanpark2020 Mini-Homepage in Korea: http://www.cyworld.com/hanpark2020 Cyber-cafe in Korea: http://cafe.naver.com/newmas.cafe Department of Communication & Information: http://yu.ac.kr/~media/ YeungNam University: http://www.yu.ac.kr/ 214-1, Dae-dong, Gyeongsan-si,Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Zip Code 712-749

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Fwd: [Telecentres] CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Fellowships on Open Information Policy
by Yong Liu 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

The International Policy Fellowship Program (IPF) of the Open Society Institute has issued its annual call for fellowship proposals. Open Information Policy is one of the program's focal areas this year. Here are details concerning this area, taken from the IPF website at www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf : "Advanced by the internet, alternatives to long-standing intellectual property regimes have created an environment to re-assess the relationship between democracy, open society and new information technologies. The promise of open source technology with respect to civil society and the incalculable leaps in information production by means of open content and weblogs present a new platform for civic participation. Whether and in what form such promises can be realized lies at the basis of the research questions below. * Weblogs & Civic Discourse. How does the rapid expansion of weblogs alter news production and civic discourse? Can it counter ever-increasing concentration of ownership in the traditional mass media? How do traditional notions of editorial standards and journalistic professionalism apply to this new medium? Is the 'blogosphere' an enhancement of the public sphere, or does it threaten its disintegration? * Open Content & Sustainability. Open Access publishing is revolutionizing scientific publishing. New alternative licensing systems like Creative Commons support decentralized information production, by making it easier for creators to share and permit re-use and modification of their work, while retaining certain rights. What are the business models that are developing around these commons-based models of sharing freely online? These cases are by and large un-documented and seem to contrast starkly with well-established economic and legal norms that rest on notions of scarcity, exclusivity and controlled access. * Open Content & Standards. Wikipedia, a freely available encyclopedia, is a visible and widely cited example of collaborative, distributed knowledge production enabled by the Internet. Such models seem to have great promise for more equitable access to knowledge; yet they also run the risk of dispensing with editorial standards. How can quality standards emerge in a distributed environment? Are they robust enough to be relied upon? * Open Source: Ownership and Control of Communications Technology. Communications technology (both hardware and software, and the standards on which most communications networks are based) is a key part of today's infrastructure for civil society engagement. How do the different models of ownership and control of the knowledge underlying this infrastructure (expressed in technology standards and software, either open or proprietary) affect access and participation by civil society, in particular, civil society in developing countries? * Intellectual Property & Access to Knowledge: The case of Free Trade Agreements. Intellectual property laws are a powerful instrument for controlling access to knowledge, and in some cases to restrict free speech. New standards shaped by rich-country interests are now being globalized and imposed on poorer countries. In recent years, bilateral Free Trade Agreements have become an important part of this process. How do those free trade agreements undermine the rule of law and basic principles of democratic lawmaking in countries around the world that are signing these agreements?" *________________________________________________________________________* *CALL FOR PROPOSALS* *INTERNATIONAL POLICY FELLOWSHIPS, 2006-2007* *All applications must be submitted online by September 20, 2005 from_ __www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf_ * *________________________________________________________________________* The International Policy Fellowships (IPF) program is calling for applications for 2006-2007 fellowships. Launched in 1998 and affiliated with the Open Society Institute and the Center for Policy Studies (CPS) of the Central European University in Budapest, these fellowships support analytical policy research in pursuance of open society goals such as the rule of law, democratic elections, diverse and vigorous civil societies, and respect for minorities. Each year the IPF program invites research proposals that address critical issues in the development of open societies. Successful applicants will demonstrate originality, sound project design and the strong likelihood that their project may lead to significant impact on policy. The IPF program seeks to enhance the quality of policy research in the countries where the Soros Network operates, throughout Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia, as well as Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. It places strong emphasis on independent research that is both rigorous and appreciative of practical implications. Analysis and evaluation of existing policy contexts should be based on explicit criteria and fellows should be able to communicate their ideas and findings in a variety of professional and public settings. *Applicants are encouraged to submit individual, practical and policy-oriented research proposals in the following subject areas. The product of each fellowship will be a detailed analysis of a major issue to be published in English and translated into other languages:* *2006-7 Fellowship Issue Areas: General Framework: New Frontiers of Democratic Politics* * *The Challenge of Wider Europe* * *Open Society Promotion in Predominantly Muslim Societies* * *Combating Open Society Threats* * *Combating the Resource Curse * * *Roma Exclusion * * *Open Information Policy * *Main Terms of the International Policy Fellowship Award* * Fellows receive supervision and support from a senior policy analyst * Fellows are invited to Budapest in April 2006 for initial orientation to the program * Optional specialized policy research and advocacy training courses in Budapest * Monthly stipends commensurate with local salaries * Budget for reasonable research, communications, travel, publication and advocacy costs * Discretionary funding for conference participation *How to Apply* Applicants should carefully complete the online application form found at www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf, which includes a project summary, research proposal (maximum 4 pages), and a resume/CV including a list of publications. Applicants may also include a letter of reference from an affiliated organization and a writing sample on the chosen topic. Those who have no possibility to access the Internet should send an e-mail to fellows(a)osi.hu to discuss alternate application solutions. Applications sent by mail, fax or e-mail will not be considered unless given prior approval from IPF staff. Applications must be submitted online by* September 20, 2005*. IPF does not consider late applications.

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AoIR 6.0 Chicago 2005 Early Registration Extended to Sept. 2
by Steve Jones 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

Due to the crash of the server hosting the registration website, the deadline for early registration for AoIR 6.0 in Chicago has been extended to Friday, September 2, 2005. Registration will be available, but not at the reduced rate, after September 2, and it will be available on site also. The online registration website is at https://www.conted.vt.edu/ssl/aoir/index.lasso. With apologies for the problems the registration website has experienced during the past 24 hours and any inconvenience it may have caused, Sj

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AoIR 6.0 Chicago 2005 Registration Reminder and local information
by Steve Jones 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

First, a quick reminder that the deadline for early registration for AoIR 6.0 in Chicago is Friday, August 26, 2005. Registration will be available, but not at the reduced rate, after August 26, and it will be available on site also. The online registration website is at https://www.conted.vt.edu/ssl/aoir/index.lasso. I mentioned in my last reminder that there is an excellent web site with information about the city of Chicago at http://conferences.aoir.org/registration.php?cf=3. Also, I learned today that the 41st annual Chicago International Film Festival will be taking place here from October 6 to October 20. For those of you coming to Chicago for AoIR with an interest in film, go to http://www.chicagofilmfestival.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CIFFSite.woa/wa/ pages/Home for details. Although films will be shown at a variety of locations around Chicago, some of the screenings will take place within easy walking distance of the conference hotel. More information is at the film festival's website. Thank you, Sj

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Webology: Volume 2, Number 2, August, 2005
by Alireza Noruzi 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

Dear All, Apologies for cross-posting firstly. We are pleased to inform you that the fourth issue of Webology, an OPEN ACCESS journal, is published and is available ONLINE now. This issue contains: ------------------ Editorial -- Alireza Noruzi -- http://www.webology.ir/2005/v2n1/editorial4.html ----------------------------------------- Precision and Recall of Five Search Engines for Retrieval of Scholarly Information in the Field of Biotechnology -- Dr. S. M. Shafi & Rafiq A. Rather -- http://www.webology.ir/2005/v2n2/a12.html ----------------------------------------- Search Engines and Resource Discovery on the Web: Is Metadata an Impact Factor? -- Mehdi Safari -- http://www.webology.ir/2005/v2n2/a13.html ----------------------------------------- Resource Gleaning, From Earlier Times to the Information Age -- Dr. William W. Bostock -- http://www.webology.ir/2005/v2n2/a14.html ----------------------------------------- The Past, Present and Future of Web Search Research: An Interview with Dr. Amanda Spink -- Yazdan Mansourian -- http://www.webology.ir/2005/v2n2/a15.html ========================================= Call for Papers: http://www.webology.ir/callforpapers.html ========================================= Regards, A. Noruzi Dep. of Information Science University of Paul Cezanne France

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uh, disregard last message
by Jeff Young 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

You'd think I'd know how to use email by now. Sorry to spam everyone. -Jeff

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Re: [Air-l] AoIR Conference -- call for chairs
by Caroline Haythornthwaite 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Thanks. I'll get back to you soon about an exact match. /Caroline ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:32:56 -0600 >From: "Dr. Jamie S. Switzer" <jamie.switzer(a)colostate.edu> >Subject: Re: [Air-l] AoIR Conference -- call for chairs >To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org > >Hello Caroline. I would be available to chair. I present on Friday and >have to leave Sunday, so Thursday and Saturday will work for me. >Thanks! JS > >On Aug 19, 2005, at 12:43 PM, Caroline Haythornthwaite wrote: > >> I'm looking for volunteers to chair sessions at the upcoming >> AoIR conference. If you are willing to chair -- which means >> making sure speakers run on time, and helping field questions >> -- please email me as soon as possible. >> >> Please look at this site, and let me know what session you >> would like to chair. Also, let me know what days/times you >> could chair. I'll accommodate as best I can. >> >> http://people.lis.uiuc.edu/~haythorn/IR6-Conference-Layout-June05.html >> >> This site is currently quite close to the final version of the >> schedule despite the June date on it. I'll be posting a draft >> of the program shortly, as well as reissuing this page. In the >> meantime, it will give you the names of sessions you can >> select to chair. >> >> Thanks. /Caroline (AoIR Program Chair) >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> Caroline Haythornthwaite >> Associate Professor >> Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of >> Illinois at Urbana-Champaign >> 501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL 61820 >> _______________________________________________ >> The Air-l-aoir.org(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list >> is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org >> Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: >> http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org >> >> Join the Association of Internet Researchers: >> http://www.aoir.org/ >> > > >--------------------------------------------------------- >Dr. Jamie S. Switzer >Assistant Professor >Department of Journalism and Technical Communication >Colorado State University >Fort Collins, CO 80523-1785 >970.491.2239 >fax 970.491.2908 >jamie.switzer(a)colostate.edu > >_______________________________________________ >The Air-l-aoir.org(a)listserv.aoir.org mailing list >is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org >Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org > >Join the Association of Internet Researchers: >http://www.aoir.org/ ---------------------------------------- Caroline Haythornthwaite Associate Professor Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 501 East Daniel St., Champaign IL 61820

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Winners of the case studies contest of Women's ICT based enterprise for development
by Michel J. Menou 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

The "Women's ICT-Based Enterprise for Development" project coordinated by the University of Manchester's Institute for Development Policy and Management <http://www.man.ac.uk/idpm> has recently organized a contest for relevant case studies. You will find the 3 winning cases and an additional 4 cases at http://www.womenictenterprise.org/cases.htm The winners are: 1. Building a Women's Digitisation Business: Pandora Box in Maputo, Mozambique <http://www.womenictenterprise.org/pandora.htm> 2. The VIRTUAL Computer Club in Donetsk, Ukraine <http://www.womenictenterprise.org/ukraine.htm> 3. Rodwel Foundation Women's Cooperative: IT Training in Zimbabwe <http://www.womenictenterprise.org/rodwel.htm> These ladies desserve a wide recognition. // -- ================================================================= Dr. Michel J. Menou Consultant in ICT policies and Knowledge & Information Management Adviser of Somos@Telecentros board http://www.tele-centros.org Member of the founding steering committee of Telecenters of the Americas Partnership http://www.tele-centers.net/ B.P. 15 49350 Les Rosiers sur Loire, France Email: Michel.Menou(a)wanadoo.fr Phone: +33 (0)2 41511043 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ciber/peoplemenou.php ================================================================== -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.10.15/81 - Release Date: 24/08/2005

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