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CFP: Special Issue on Convergence Culture
by danah boyd 29 Aug '06

29 Aug '06

Convergence ? The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies Call for Papers ? Special Issue on ?Convergence Culture? Guest editors: Mark Deuze, Indiana University (mdeuze(a)indiana.edu) and Henry Jenkins, MIT (henry3(a)mit.edu) This call invites submissions for a special issue on ?Convergence Culture?: the worldwide emergence of increasingly collaborative practices between media producers and consumers. Examples are television fan sites, game modifications (?mods?) and machinema, citizen journalism, interactive advertising and word-of-mouth marketing, transmedia storytelling (for example using games, movies, television, websites and comics), and so on. Convergence culture is both a top-down corporate-driven process and a bottomup consumer-driven process. Media companies are learning how to accelerate the flow of media content across delivery channels to expand revenue opportunities, broaden markets and reinforce viewer commitments. Consumers are learning how to use these different media technologies to bring the flow of media more fully under their control and to interact with other users. We welcome submissions from a variety of disciplinary, theoretical and methodological backgrounds exploring the changing role and organization of work and productivity in the cultural and creative industries under the influence of convergence culture, as well as on creative processes initiated by or involving the people formerly known as the audience. Specific topics and issues to be covered in this special issue for example are: ? Case studies of media companies adopting convergence culture; ? Case studies of specific fan communities and their relationships with media producers; ? explorations of transmedia storytelling, viral marketing, and Alternate Reality; ? Gaming as forms that tap the emerging relations between media producers and consumers; ? Mapping of ethical, political, economical and cultural changes and challenges in an emerging convergence culture; ? Quantitative and/or qualitative empirical work on the production, content, and/or consumption of media messages in the context of convergence culture; ? Research focusing on convergence culture in the context of specific media industries (such as: computer and video games, advertising, journalism, television); ? International comparative work on convergence culture in media production. Convergence has four sections: Debates which are short polemics (usually 1000-3000 words); Articles which are refereed case study research articles (7000-11,000 words); Feature Reports which offer a critical overview of current research by reviewing a conference, exhibition or festival (4000-8000 words); and Reviews which cover books, exhibitions, conferences, CD-ROMs, websites etc (1000-1500 words). Submissions should be formatted using the Harvard reference method. Full details of referencing style and guidelines can be found on the journal website at http://convergence.luton.ac.uk/. Proposals for papers should be directed to the editors. The deadline for submission of research articles is February 1st, 2007. The special issue will be published (by Sage) in February 2008.

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capturing social interaction with RFID tags or other tech (was: re: RFID)
by M.B.Gaved 28 Aug '06

28 Aug '06

Dear Reid (and other AoIR'ers) do you have a contact for the conference organisers? (re: RFID tags). I'd love to find out how the system worked. Can anybody point me at any references to work carried out trying to automatically capture social interactions? RFID or otherwise... Lots of social as well as technical issues to be considered, as has been pointed out by other posters. many thanks! Mark Mark Gaved Knowledge Media Institute The Open University Walton Hall Milton Keynes, UK MK7 6AA http://kmi.open.ac.uk/people/mark -----Original Message----- From: air-l-bounces(a)listserv.aoir.org on behalf of Dr. W. Reid Cornwell Sent: Fri 8/25/2006 8:08 PM To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-l] RFID Barry and Ellis, For the last year, we have been looking at experimental designs that incorporate RFID. I attended a conference where the badges were RFID and when I approached someone that shared my interests (logged at registration) the badges not only recorded the data but beeped on both badges to inform us that we were kindred spirits. It was awesome. Can you imagine this for group research? Reid ________________________________ Dr. W. Reid Cornwell The Center For Internet Research P.O. Box 6369 Breckenridge, CO 720.212.0719 (phone) 970.485.5109 (mobile) wrc(a)tcfir.org http://tcfir.org

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Fwd: Digital Humanities 2007
by Steve Jones 28 Aug '06

28 Aug '06

Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations Digital Humanities 2007 Hosted by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS), in cooperation with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA 4-7 June, 2007 http://www.digitalhumanities.org/dh2007/ Abstract Deadline: November 1, 2006 (Midnight CST) Presentations can include: Single papers (abstract, min. of 750 words, max. of 1500 words) Multiple paper sessions (overview, min. of 750 words, max. of 1500 words) Posters (abstract, min. of 750 words, max. of 1500 words) Call for Papers Announcement I. General The international Programme Committee invites submissions of abstracts of between 750 and 1500 words on any aspect of humanities computing and the digital humanities, broadly defined to encompass the common ground between information technology and issues in humanities research and teaching. As always, we welcome submissions in any area of the humanities, particularly interdisciplinary work. We especially encourage submissions on the current state of the art in humanities computing and the digital humanities, and on recent and expected future developments in the field. Suitable subjects for proposals include, for example, text analysis, corpora, corpus linguistics, language processing, language learning creation, delivery and management of humanities digital resources collaboration between libraries and scholars in the creation, delivery, and management of humanities digital resources computer-based research and computing applications in all areas of literary, linguistic, cultural, and historical studies, including interdisciplinary aspects of modern scholarship use of computation in such areas as the arts, architecture, music, film, theatre, new media, and other areas reflecting our cultural heritage research issues such as: information design and modelling; the cultural impact of the new media the role of digital humanities in academic curricula Proposals should report significant and substantive results and will include reference to pertinent work in the field (up to 10 items) as part of their critical assessment. The range of topics covered by humanities computing can also be consulted in the journal of the associations: Literary and Linguistic Computing (LLC), Oxford University Press. The deadline for submitting paper, session and poster proposals to the Programme Committee is November 1, 2006 (midnight CST). All submissions will be refereed. Presenters will be notified of acceptance February 1, 2007. The electronic submission form will be available at the conference site from October 1st, 2006. See below for full details on submitting proposals. Proposals for (non-refereed, or vendor) demos and for pre-conference tutorials and workshops should be discussed directly with the local conference organizer as soon as possible. For more information on the conference in general please visit the conference web site, at http://www.digitalhumanities.org/dh2007/ . II. Types of Proposals Proposals to the Programme Committee may be of three types: (1) papers, (2) poster presentations and/or software demonstrations (poster/ demos), and (3) sessions (either three-paper or panel sessions). The type of submission must be specified in the proposal. Proposals to the Programme Committee may be presented English and one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Conference presentations may be in these languages as well, and the Programme Committee encourages presenters to consider multilingual presentations (for example, a presentation in one language with accompanying slides or handouts accommodating speakers of another language). 1) Papers Proposals for papers (750-1500 words) should describe original work: either completed research which has given rise to substantial results, or the development of significant new methodologies, or rigorous theoretical, speculative or critical discussions. Individual papers will be allocated 20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for questions. Proposals that concentrate on the development of new computing methodologies should make clear how the methodologies are applied to research and/or teaching in the humanities, and should include some critical assessment of the application of those methodologies in the humanities. Those that concentrate on a particular application in the humanities should cite traditional as well as computer-based approaches to the problem and should include some critical assessment of the computing methodologies used. All proposals should include conclusions and references to important sources. Those describing the creation or use of digital resources should follow these guidelines as far as possible. 2) Poster Presentations and Software Demonstrations (Poster/Demos) Poster presentations may include computer technology and project demonstrations. The term poster/demo refers to the different possible combinations of printed and computer based presentations. The poster/ demo sessions build on the recent trend of showcasing some of the most important and innovative work being done in humanities computing. By definition, poster presentations and project demonstrations are less formal and more interactive than a standard talk. They provide the opportunity to exchange ideas one-on-one with attendees and to discuss their work in detail with those most deeply interested in the same topic. Presenters will be provided with about two square meters of board space to display their work. They may also provide handouts with examples or more detailed information. Poster/ demos will remain on display throughout the conference, but there will also be a separate conference session dedicated to them, when presenters should be prepared to explain their work an! d answer questions. Additional times may also be assigned for software or project demonstrations. There should be no difference in quality between poster/demo presentations and papers, and the format for proposals is the same for both. The same academic standards should apply in both cases, but posters/demos may be a more suitable way of presenting late-breaking results, or significant work in progress, including pedagogical applications. Both will be submitted to the same refereeing process. The choice between the two modes of presentation (poster/demo or paper) should depend on the most effective and informative way of communicating the scientific content of the proposal. As an acknowledgement of the special contribution of the posters and demonstrations to the conference, the Programme Committee will award a prize for the best poster. 3) Sessions Sessions (90 minutes) take the form of either: Three papers. The session organizer should submit a 500-word statement describing the session topic, include abstracts of 750-1500 words for each paper, and indicate that each author is willing to participate in the session; Or A panel of four to six speakers. The panel organizer should submit an abstract of 750-1500 words describing the panel topic, how it will be organized, the names of all the speakers, and an indication that each speaker is willing to participate in the session. The deadline for session proposals is the same as for proposals for papers, i.e. November 1, 2006. III. Format of the Proposals All proposals must be submitted electronically using the on-line submission form, which will be available at the conference web site from October 1st, 2006. IV. Bursaries for Young Scholars A limited number of bursaries for young scholars will be made available to those presenting at the conference. If you wish to be considered for a bursary, please refer to information about the bursary schemes available from the Association for Computing in the Humanities (http://www.ach.org/ach_bursary/) and the Association for Literary and Linguistic Computing ( http://www.allc.org/awards/ bursary.htm ). Applications may be made to either the ACH or the ALLC, but not both organizations.

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Re: [Air-l] capturing social interaction with RFID tags or other tech
by Marcus Foth 28 Aug '06

28 Aug '06

Hi Mark and all, you may find the Familiar Strangers project interesting: http://berkeley.intel-research.net/paulos/research/familiarstranger/ Scroll down to Scenarios #1, #2 and #3 and the two papers listed below where the device was tested at ISEA 2004. cheers, marcus -- Dr Marcus Foth BMultimedia BCompSc(Hons) MA PhD m.foth(a)qut.edu.au - http://www.vrolik.de/ Australian Postdoctoral Fellow Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation Queensland University of Technology (CRICOS No. 00213J) Creative Industries Precinct, Brisbane QLD 4059, Australia Phone +61 7 3138 8772 - Fax 8195 - Room Z6-511 http://ici.qut.edu.au/

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by Edward Spence 28 Aug '06

28 Aug '06

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Re: [Air-l] RFID
by richard-seyler.ling＠telenor.com 27 Aug '06

27 Aug '06

Hello all, There is another dimension to RFID that is being developed, namely their placement in mobile phones. This means that you can, for example, that you could use the phone to transfer money from a bank account to charge up an RFID chip on your phone that was to be used as a ticket for a theater or access to public transit. Then when you got to the theater/bus you would wave the phone past the reader and be admitted. I know that sever producers are working in this area. Rich L.

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Media Economics Position Opening at Bowling Green State University, USA
by Louisa Shu Ying Ha 27 Aug '06

27 Aug '06

Department of Telecommunications Position Description Starting August 2007 The Department of Telecommunications, School of Communication Studies at Bowling Green State University, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in media economics and media industries starting August, 2007. Candidates should have expertise in media economics, fundamentals of media industry convergence, mergers and acquisitions. Applicants should possess scholarly expertise about mainstream media economic theory and/or critical theories that contribute to the understanding of contemporary media/telecommunication industry realities. The successful applicant is expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in media industries, to enhance critical understanding of these industries, to demonstrate both ongoing research activity and an interest in professional community involvement, and contribute to any of the School's areas of research strength (including those represented by the School's current research clusters in emerging media technologies, health communication, intercultural/development/international communication and communication theory). A Ph.D. in telecommunication studies or related areas with a specialization in telecommunication and media industries, media economics and finance is required. Global perspectives on telecommunications will be a plus. The Department of Telecommunications has more than 270 majors who can focus on one of four areas: media management, radio, television, and audience research. The School of Communication Studies comprises the departments of Telecommunications, Journalism and Interpersonal Communications, with approximately 1,000 majors. School faculty support master's and doctoral programs with emphases in media studies or communication and culture. Most of the School's tenure and tenure-track faculty who participate in the graduate program, and are research productive, carry 2:2 teaching loads and have graduate assistant support. Information about the School of Communication Studies can be found at <http://scs.bgsu.edu>http://scs.bgsu.edu <http://scs.bgsu.edu/> . Bowling Green State University is conveniently located in Northwest Ohio off I-75, some 20 miles south of Toledo with 841 full-time faculty members teaching 20,000 students. Major U.S. cities such as Detroit and Cleveland are only two hours away from campus. The university is committed to teaching and research excellence, which extends to multiple sources of support for pedagogical growth, including optional faculty learning communities, extensive training opportunities on the use of technology in teaching. The library is a participant in OhioLINK, a consortium of Ohio's college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio, which provides access to 40 million library items and more than 100 electronic databases. Application Procedures: A completed application must include a cover letter, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a current CV, and at least three current and original signed letters of recommendation (neither email or faxed letters are accepted). Finalists must provide transcript evidence of highest degree. The application cover letter must be postmarked before, or on the October 16, 2006 deadline. Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Gi Woong Yun, Chair of the Telecommunications Search Committee, School of Communication Studies, 302 West Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0233; and inquiries to 419.372.8725. BGSU is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Louisa Ha, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Telecommunications School of Communication Studies 320 West Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403 Tel: (419) 372-9103 Fax: (419) 372-0202

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Communities and Technologies 2007 Update
by Charles Steinfield 26 Aug '06

26 Aug '06

Hello all, This is just a brief reminder about the upcoming Communities and Technologies 2007 conference next June 28-30 at Michigan State University, and to let you all know that we've opened the online submission system now. Don't panic: there is still lots of time. The paper submission deadline is November 13, 2006, and the workshop proposal submission deadline is December 4, 2006. For those who haven't seen announcements about this meeting, it is the third in a series of biennial meetings bringing together scholars from a range of disciplines interested in topics relevant to the broad area of ICTs and communities (both physical and virtual). The conference web site is: http://ebusiness.tc.msu.edu/cct2007/ In addition to a day of workshops, and two days of competitively selected papers, we have several featured speakers now planned, including Judith Donath, Director of the Social Media Group at the MIT Media Lab, and Rob Malda and Jeff Bates, co-founders of Slashdot. We also will have a featured workshop on tools and techniques for illustrating digital traces led by Marc Smith, Director of the Community Technologies Group at Microsoft Research. Please consider submitting a paper! regards, Chip Steinfield ------ Charles Steinfield Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 USA email: steinfie(a)msu.edu tel: +1 517 355 8372

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Communities and Technologies 2007 Update
by Charles Steinfield 26 Aug '06

26 Aug '06

Hello all, This is just a brief reminder about the Communities and Technologies 2007 conference at Michigan State University, and to let you all know that we've opened the online submission system now. Don't panic: there is still lots of time. The paper submission deadline is November 13, 2006, and the workshop proposal submission deadline is December 4, 2006. For those who haven't seen announcements about this meeting, it is the third in a series of biennial meetings bringing together scholars from a range of disciplines interested in topics relevant to the broad area of ICTs and communities (both physical and virtual). The conference web site is: http://ebusiness.tc.msu.edu/cct2007/ In addition to a day of workshops, and two days of competitively selected papers, we have several featured speakers now planned, including Judith Donath, Director of the Social Media Group at the MIT Media Lab, and Rob Malda and Jeff Bates, co-founders of Slashdot. We also will have a featured workshop on tools and techniques for illustrating digital traces led by Marc Smith, Director of the Community Technologies Group at Microsoft Research. Please consider submitting a paper! regards, Chip Steinfield ------ Charles Steinfield Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 USA email: steinfie(a)msu.edu tel: +1 517 355 8372

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RFID
by Dr. W. Reid Cornwell 25 Aug '06

25 Aug '06

Barry and Ellis, For the last year, we have been looking at experimental designs that incorporate RFID. I attended a conference where the badges were RFID and when I approached someone that shared my interests (logged at registration) the badges not only recorded the data but beeped on both badges to inform us that we were kindred spirits. It was awesome. Can you imagine this for group research? Reid ________________________________ Dr. W. Reid Cornwell The Center For Internet Research P.O. Box 6369 Breckenridge, CO 720.212.0719 (phone) 970.485.5109 (mobile) wrc(a)tcfir.org http://tcfir.org

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