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going solo conference 16 may
by Jeremy Hunsinger 10 Apr '08

10 Apr '08

Going Solo is a one-day conference for freelancers from all over Europe, organized by Going Far, Stephanie Booth’s new media company. It will take place in the beautiful city of Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, on 16th May 2008. Who’s involved? Until we get a proper ordered list, here is a bunch of names (organisers, advisors, helpers…): Stephanie Booth, Elisabeth Stoudmann, Charlene Knoetze, Stowe Boyd, Suw Charman, Imran Ali, Stephanie Troeth, Sibylle Stoeckli,Martin Roell, Carlos Pacilio, Anne Dominique Mayor, Chris Brogan, and others… http://going-solo.net/about/ http://going-solo.net/programme/ jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu ) wiki.tmttlt.com www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.stswiki.org/ sts wiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ Learning Inquiry-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series

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Coding websites
by Philippa Smith 10 Apr '08

10 Apr '08

As part of a large study on Internet use we are surveying people on what websites they access most regularly. For coding purposes these websites need to be categorised and we are wishing to establish if there is an existing classification system already in use by researchers for a question of this nature. Philippa Smith Institute of Culture, Discourse and Communication AUT University Auckland NEW ZEALAND

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CCi International Conference - Creating Value: Between Commerce and Commons
by Axel Bruns 09 Apr '08

09 Apr '08

G'day ! For those of you who are looking for another reason to come to Brisbane (or didn't make it when we held AoIR 2006 here ;-) - the following conference might be interesting. Abstracts are due on 21 April. There's more information and a tentative list of some very high-profile keynote speakers on the CCi Website: http://www.cci.edu.au/event/creating-value-between-commerce-and-commons Creating Value: Between Commerce and Commons -------------------------------------------- 25-27 June 2008 Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia Deadline extended - Closing date for Abstract and Full papers is now 21 April 2008 Call for Papers Guidelines Detailed abstracts (up to 500 words) for papers are now called for. Deadline is April 21 2008. Abstracts will be refereed. We will be considering selected papers for publication (subject to separate negotiation). Please seperate author identifying information from the abstract proper. There is also an option to submit a full paper which will be subject to double-blind peer review. If accepted it will qualify as a 'refereed conference paper'. Full papers should be (at most) 3,000 words, including an abstract and full reference list. Please ensure that all submissions clearly state which theme they fall under. Please separate author identifying information from the paper proper. Please send abstracts and full papers by 21 April 2008 to: Dr Jean Burgess, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Queensland University of Technology je.burgess(a)qut.edu.au and also to Jodie Rapley, CCi Coordinator j.rapley(a)qut.edu.au Conference themes We are planning six broad strands of themed content at the conference. These are not separate mini-conferences; programming will be designed to cross-fertilise approaches and interrupt disciplinary comforts. Papers are solicited for all strands. Further details about each theme are available click here. Cultural Science Convened by John Hartley (research director of CCi and leader of its citizen-consumer program) Creative Capital and Workforce Futures Convened by Erica McWilliam (leader of CCi creative workforce program) Legal Issues for Social Networks and Creating Public Value Convened by Brian Fitzgerald (leader of CCi legal frameworks program) Citizen Journalism: Diversifying Information? Democratising Conversation? Convened by Terry Flew (leader of ARC-funded citizen journalism Linkage project) Broadband innovations and the creative economy Convened by Julian Thomas (leader of CCi international [global and regional] program) Creative Industry development agendas: design as value-add Convened by Stuart Cunningham (director of CCi and leader of its innovation policy program) -- Dr Axel Bruns http://snurb.info/ Senior Lecturer, Media & Communication a.bruns(a)qut.edu.au Creative Industries Faculty, Z1-515, CIP Skype: LexaSnurb Queensland University of Technology +61 7 3138 5548 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove, Qld. 4059, Australia CRICOS No.: 00213J

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One-year appointment at Univ. of Memphis
by Kris M. Markman 08 Apr '08

08 Apr '08

Please see job ad below. I'd be happy to answer questions if anyone is interested. -Kris ---------- ---------- ---------- Kris M. Markman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Communication University of Memphis Office: CFA 231A Phone: 901-678-5458 K.Markman(a)memphis.edu https://umdrive.memphis.edu/kmmrkman/www/index.html ---------- The Department of Communication at The University of Memphis seeks to hire a one-year appointment at the assistant professor level in Electronic Media. PhD desired, but candidates with a MA will also be considered, especially those who have experience working in the broadcast industry. Teaching responsibilities include some combination of three courses per semester in traditional and/or new media studies, such as history of electronic media, computer mediated communication, audio production, and broadcast management. For more details about the Department, College, and University, see the Department's web page www.memphis.edu/communication. Send letter of application, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, sample of research, and contact information for a least three references to Dr. Michael Leff, Department of Communication, 143 Theatre-Communication Building, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152-3150, Attn. Electronic Media Position. Review of applications will begin April 25th and may continue until the position is filled. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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IR 9.0 submissions
by bl506＠york.ac.uk 08 Apr '08

08 Apr '08

Well just about everyone should have received a decision by now on their proposal(s) for IR 9.0. There are a few outstanding which I have been assured will be completed this weekend. So anyone who has not heard anything by Monday, and believes that they submitted something, should contact me directly. I'm walking in the English Lakes (a smart trick I think you will agree!)for a couple of days and out of email contact so please get in touch on Monday. A big thanks again to all the reviewers and especially the Track Directors who have given so much time to this process. The quality of the abstracts was excellent and we can look forward to a really good conference again this year. Brian -- Brian D. Loader, Co-Director, Social Informatics Research Unit, Department of Sociology, Wentworth College, University of York, Heslington, YORK YO1 5DD. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 1904 432639 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 433043 email: bl506(a)york.ac.uk

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Re: [Air-L] IR 9.0 submissions
by Marj Kibby 08 Apr '08

08 Apr '08

Hi Brian, Apparently my paper as part of the Navigating Gender panel was not reviewed - "Not Sleeping with the Band: Female Fandom Online". In addition, after being sent my own individual paper to review I have not heard anything further about it - "Pathways: mapping and negotiating downloaded music collections" Can you let me know where I stand? Regards, Marj Dr Marjorie Kibby, Senior Lecturer in Communication & Culture Faculty of Education and Arts The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia Marj.Kibby(a)newcastle.edu.au +61 2 49216604 >>> <bl506(a)york.ac.uk> 04/05/08 6:53 PM >>> Well just about everyone should have received a decision by now on their proposal(s) for IR 9.0. There are a few outstanding which I have been assured will be completed this weekend. So anyone who has not heard anything by Monday, and believes that they submitted something, should contact me directly. I'm walking in the English Lakes (a smart trick I think you will agree!)for a couple of days and out of email contact so please get in touch on Monday. A big thanks again to all the reviewers and especially the Track Directors who have given so much time to this process. The quality of the abstracts was excellent and we can look forward to a really good conference again this year. Brian -- Brian D. Loader, Co-Director, Social Informatics Research Unit, Department of Sociology, Wentworth College, University of York, Heslington, YORK YO1 5DD. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 1904 432639 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 433043 email: bl506(a)york.ac.uk _______________________________________________ The Air-L(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/

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Ph.D. Positions at Eindhoven University of Technology
by Holly Kruse 07 Apr '08

07 Apr '08

Forwarded on request. hk ------------- Dear list owner, Could you also circulate the following job announcements on the Air-L list? Thank you in advance, kind regards, Auke Pols ________________________________ From: Pols, A.J.K. Sent: Fri 4/4/2008 3:26 PM To: Meijers, A.W.M. Cc: Pols, A.J.K.; Houkes, W.N. Subject: JOBS: 2 PhD positions at Eindhoven University (Apologies for cross-postings.) The Section of Philosophy and Ethics of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology seeks candidates for the following two positions: Two PhDs in Philosophy and Technology working on Evolutionary Foundations of Technology (V39.439) http://w3.tm.tue.nl/en/subdepartments/aw/research/ philosophyethics_of_technology/vacancies/v39439/ Application Please send a written (printed) application letter with a recent, detailed Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of (at least) two referees, and a sample of written work to: Eindhoven University of Technology Department of Technology Management Personnel Department, Pav R.1.23 PO Box 513 5600 MB Eindhoven The Netherlands Applications should be received by April 26th 2008. Please include the job vacancy code: V39.439-1 or V39.439-2. Interviews are expected to take place in May 2008.

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Positions in the Section of Philosophy and Ethics of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology
by Holly Kruse 07 Apr '08

07 Apr '08

Forwarded on request. hk --------- Dear list owner, Could you circulate the following job announcements on the Air-L list? Thank you in advance, kind regards, Auke Pols ________________________________ (Apologies for cross-postings.) The Section of Philosophy and Ethics of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology seeks candidates for the following three positions: An Assistant Professor (1.0 fte, tenure track) in Philosophy of Science and Technology (V39.447) http://w3.tm.tue.nl/en/subdepartments/aw/research/ philosophyethics_of_technology/vacancies/v39447/ An Assistant Professor (1.0 fte, tenure track) in Ethics and Technology (V39.441) http://w3.tm.tue.nl/en/subdepartments/aw/research/ philosophyethics_of_technology/vacancies/v39441/ An Assistant Professor (1.0 fte, tenure track) in Ethics and Medical Technology (V39. 448) http://w3.tm.tue.nl/en/subdepartments/aw/research/ philosophyethics_of_technology/vacancies/v39448/ Application Please send a written (printed) application letter with a recent, detailed Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of (at least) two referees, a sample of recently published academic work, and any available course evaluations to: Eindhoven University of Technology Department of Technology Management Personnel Department, Pav R.1.23 PO Box 513 5600 MB Eindhoven The Netherlands Applications should be received by April 26th 2008. Please include the job vacancy code! Interviews will take place in May/June 2008.

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Lessons in Second LIfe
by jeremy hunsinger 07 Apr '08

07 Apr '08

distribute as appropriate -jh Every Week on Monday (1:00-2:30pm SLT) join us for Lessons in Second Life, an open table forum centering on what can be learned in sl in both formal and informal settings. The forum is open to faculty, students, and interested parties of all kinds. We meet at the _blacklibrary hyperborea 91, 30, 26 im buridan simon for more information. Come share your ideas for learning in Second Life http://slurl.com/secondlife/hyperborea/92/30/26/ this week's Lessons in Second Life is brought to you by: The Consortium to Recognize Professor is an title, not as a name. next week's Lessons in Second Life is brought to you by: Griefer's are Necessary for Learning jeremy hunsinger Information Ethics Fellow, Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (www.cipr.uwm.edu ) wiki.tmttlt.com www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.stswiki.org/ sts wiki http://cfp.learning-inquiry.info/ Learning Inquiry-the journal http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series _______________________________________________ The Air-L(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/

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Re: [Air-L] IR 9.0 submissions
by Marj Kibby 07 Apr '08

07 Apr '08

Apologies list, I tried to get it back by yelling at it ... Dr Marjorie Kibby, Senior Lecturer in Communication & Culture Faculty of Education and Arts The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia Marj.Kibby(a)newcastle.edu.au +61 2 49216604 >>> Marj Kibby <Marj.Kibby(a)newcastle.edu.au> 04/07/08 1:39 PM >>> Hi Brian,

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