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Fwd: UNESCO World Report on Cultural Diversity available online
by Meryl Krieger 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

Hi all: This came through to me just now from another one of my lists. I thought some people might find it interesting/useful. Best, Meryl Krieger ---------- Forwarded message ----------*To:* migration-shs-en(a)lists.unesco.org *Subject:* [migration-shs-en] UNESCO World Report on Cultural Diversity available online *World Report on Cultural Diversity* The newest World Report of UNESCO is focused on cultural diversity as a source of renewal for public policies in service to development, social cohesion and peace. Cultural diversity is addressed in terms of dialogue, dynamics, and the new specific challenges it may pose for languages, educational systems, news and entertainment media and the business world. Based on the analysis of recent initiatives, concrete examples, case studies and successful practices, this report advances a number of pathways worth exploring for renewing development strategies in favour of poverty eradication, environmental action and sustainable, human-centred governance. The World Report aims to address the manifold aspects of cultural diversity, critically review common notions and assumptions, and propose policy-oriented recommendations on topics as diverse as identities and dialogue, the future of languages and intercultural education, media pluralism and cultural industries, the business world, local knowledge, biodiversity, sustainable development, governance and human rights. A renewed discussion of cultural diversity – the promotion and protection of which are supported by an array of normative instruments – is timely in these times of crisis. The impacts of globalization (and increasing urbanization and migration) are challenging our very understanding of cultures and identities. In this sense, cultural diversity is a much more complex phenomenon than it initially appears, as are the relationships between globalization and cultural diversity. As these are facts with which we must contend, it is of utmost importance today to create the conditions upon which cultural diversity can become the means for ensuring dialogue and peaceful co-existence, and sustainable and fruitful development. While the promotion of cultural diversity has taken on increasing visibility on the international scene, it often continues to be perceived as a threat to the cohesion of increasingly diversified societies. Hence, the necessity of elucidating the conditions upon which cultural diversity can constitute a positive contribution to realizing the objectives of development and peace. *The World Report is available on line*: · Full report in English<http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001852/185202E.pdf> (pdf). Buy printed copies on line: UNESCO Publishing<http://publishing.unesco.org/details.aspx?Code_Livre=4713> · Summaries (pdf): English<http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001847/184755e.pdf> | French <http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001847/184755F.pdf> | Spanish <http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001847/184755S.pdf> | Russian<http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001847/184755R.pdf> | Arabic <http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001847/184755A.pdf> | Chinese <http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001847/184755c.pdf> Thank you for your attention. *Contact:* Paul de Guchteneire UNESCO Head International Migration Section 1, rue Miollis 75015 Paris, FRANCE Tel. +33 145683850 Fax. +33 145685724 Email: p.deguchteneire(a)unesco.org Web: www.unesco.org/migration *If you would like to subscribe or unsubscribe from the UNESCO Migration electronic mailing list,** **please visit this webpage<http://portal.unesco.org/shs/en/ev.php-URL_ID=7010&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT…> .* ************************************************************************* * ANTH-GRADS-L(a)INDIANA.EDU is the forum of the Anthropology Graduate * * Student Association (AGSA) at Indiana University, Bloomington. * * To subscribe or unsubscribe to the list, email LISTSERV(a)INDIANA.EDU * * with the following text in the body (not subject): * * SUBSCRIBE ANTH-GRADS-L or UNSUBSCRIBE ANTH-GRADS-L * * Send problems to ANTH-GRADS-L-REQUEST(a)LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU. * * To avoid clutter, do not respond to the entire list unless necessary. * ************************************************************************* -- J. Meryl Krieger Ph.D., Folklore & Ethnomusicology Associate Instructor, Indiana University Adjunct Instructor, Ivy Tech Community College

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Apologies
by Andrew Famiglietti 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

My apologies for spamming the list with a linked-in invitation. Linked-in seems to have a rather... aggressive default setting for adding friends from your e-mail address list, and I did not pay close enough attention to it! - Andy -- - Andrew Famiglietti Brittain Fellow School of Literature, Communication, & Culture The Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0165

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call for papers: special issue of Digital Icons on war, conflict and commemoration in the age of digital reproduction
by Adi Kuntsman 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

dear colleagues, this is a new and exciting peer-reviewed journal that now invites submissions for their second special issue. please distribute widely. ****************************************************************************** Digital Icons: Studies in Russian, Eurasian and Central European New Media http://www.digitalicons.org/ **Call for proposals for the Special Issue War, Conflict and Commemoration in the Age of Digital Reproduction ( Autumn 2010)** Wars, conflicts and commemoration occupy the minds of today's users of new media across the globe, especially those in Russia, Eurasia and Central Europe: from digital accounts of 'wars on terror' to virtual museums of political terror under communism; from cyberwars against websites and databases to computer war games; from on-line anti-war organising to virtual memorials to WWII soldiers; from photo-and video- reporting on warfare in Kosovo, Chechnya, Gaza or Georgia to flash-mobs of political protest or racist incitement; from digitalised personal memories and family histories to YouTube clips featuring victorious presidential speeches. The aim of this special issue is to explore the ways wars and conflicts are mediated, commemorated, reported and discussed on the Internet as well as in other forms of new media, including mobile phones, digital broadcasting and computer games. What is the role of new media in understanding, representing, negotiating and remembering (or forgetting) war and terror? What is the status of testimony, evidence and reportage in the age of digital reproduction? What practices of memory do new information and communication technologies entail? What structures of feeling operate in on-line reports and debates around military operations and human suffering? How can digital mediations of conflict bring people and communities together, while tearing others apart? And lastly, how can the embodied, physical violence intensify in digital interactions, and how can it be resisted? This special issue of Digital Icons aims to create a forum for scholars working in the fields of war, conflict, commemoration, digital media, and new media, while simultaneously addressing linguistic, cultural, historical and political aspects of new media use in Russia, Eurasia and Central Europe. We invite original articles that focus on one or more countries of the region, or on their diasporas. We also welcome theoretical essays, reflection by media practitioners on their own practices, contributions from artists and authors, and reviews of relevant projects, books and events. Deadline for submissions: 1 May 2010 Anticipated date of publication: October 2010 Please contact Adi Kuntsman warconflictcommemoration(a)googlemail.com or DI editors editor(a)digitalicons.org to discuss your submission. When submitting your work, please include the following information: a biographical statement (100-120 words in English) and an abstract/description of the submission (or the first paragraph of the essay if appropriate) (about 150 words in English). -- Dr. Adi Kuntsman Leverhulme Early Career Fellow Research Institute for Cosmopolitan Cultures The University of Manchester Second Floor, Arthur Lewis Building, room 2.007 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/ricc/index.html http://adi.kuntsman.googlepages.com

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[JOB] ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION -- ASU
by Merlyna Lim 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION The new School of Social Transformation at Arizona State University Tempe Campus invites applications for a full time, tenure track assistant or associate professor to begin August 2010. The successful candidate will join the faculty of the School of Social Transformation and will have a joint appointment in two of the school’s faculties: African and African American Studies, Asian Pacific American Studies, Justice and Social Inquiry, and Women and Gender Studies. The school seeks a candidate whose research focuses primarily on processes of social change or social transformation, engages intersectional, transdisciplinary research, and explores global and local interconnections. The candidate will contribute to the development of diverse new degrees and certificates. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. by August 2010 in a relevant field such as: African and African American studies, Asian American/Pacific Islander studies, cultural anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, geography, history, justice studies, literature, political science, sociology, women’s studies; ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and collaborative setting; and a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement, including research and teaching, in the study of social change and transformation. Grant potential and evidence of publication activity desired. To apply, email letter of application, cv, and writing sample in a single pdf file to: r2(a)asu.edu. Please have three letters of recommendation sent to: School of Social Transformation Search Committee, c/o Roisan Rubio, Arizona State University, PO Box 874902, Tempe, AZ 85287-4902 Deadline for submission of all materials is January 5, 2010. For more information, please visit http:/sst.clas.asu.edu, or contact Dr. Karen Leong at karen.leong(a)asu.edu. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Background check is required for employment.

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Research: Is the Internet Running Out of Space?
by M ROCHAN 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

Hi, My name is Rochan. I am a Mass Communication student at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and working on a project for my Convergent New Media module. Here is an online questionnaire, with 5 simple questions. It would facilitate my research if you could answer them... it would hardly take 10 minutes. The link to the questionnaire is, http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=LKEDI_fa70a177 Hoping to hear from you soon. Thanking you, --------------------- M.Rochan Post-Graduate Student School of Communication & Information Nanyang Technological University Singapore 639798 Alternate email: MUNI0006(a)ntu.edu.sg

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Andrew Famiglietti 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

LinkedIn ------------ Andrew Famiglietti requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Cristina, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Andrew Accept invitation from Andrew Famiglietti http://www.linkedin.com/e/YtWwTimNwHQ3MlNSWtgG6tiAwDFl0wYTf3do/blk/I1560340… View invitation from Andrew Famiglietti http://www.linkedin.com/e/YtWwTimNwHQ3MlNSWtgG6tiAwDFl0wYTf3do/blk/I1560340… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW you can use your LinkedIn profile as your website? Select a vanity URL and then promote this address on your business cards, email signatures, website, etc http://www.linkedin.com/e/ewp/inv-21/ ------ (c) 2009, LinkedIn Corporation

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Re: [Air-L] twittering
by Gonzalo Bacigalupe 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

> My first entry in this list... Joined AOIR recently and have been > enjoying the exhanges. In relation to the twitter conversation, I am > a bit surprised by it. My two cents:My first entry in this list... In my two years of experience with Twitter, it appears to me that the question the creators of Twitter asked: what are you doing? is irrelevant. Communities of twittering are really co -constructing their questions and thus responding whatever is relevant to their communities. Most of the people I follow don't necessarily tell me what they are doing but may be what they care for, what they want others to act on, they are recommending something , the most interesting twitters are probably the scheduled dialogues among communities of twitters and/or conversations about themes on a regular scheduled basis. In my experience, researchers who tare too certain or talk a lot about Twitter in definitive terms tend to be folks who are not very involved in the process. That is, it is an outside perspective (often along some fear) rather than a curious and ethnographic/caring perspective. I am not sure why this is such a pervasive reaction considering the tremendous impact of these social technologies on how a large segment of people communicate. The backchannel communication is core these days in many situations, to ironize the 140 characters seems too simplistic. May be I am missing the point here and it is not that I cannot laugh at a joke but it seems the jokes hide something else.

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS - SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT COMMUNITY INFORMATICS IN BRAZIL
by Suely Fragoso 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

Dear Colleagues We are pleased to announce a special edition of the Journal of Community Informatics(http://ci-journal.net) about Community Informatics in Brazil. Below you will find the Call for Proposals in English, Portuguese and Spanish. We would like to call attention to the specific submission process which allows initial acceptance of proposals in any of these languages. Suely Fragoso & Gilda Olinto Unisinos/RS & IBICT/RJ Brazil JoCI.Brazil(a)gmail.com _____________________________ Journal of Community Informatics Special Edition - Community Informatics in Brazil Guest Editors: Gilda Olinto (IBICT) & Suely Fragoso (Unisinos) - JoCI.Brazil(a)gmail.com CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR A SPECIAL EDITION ABOUT COMMUNITY INFORMATICS IN BRAZIL The Journal of Community Informatics(http://ci-journal.net) focuses on uses and appropriations of information and communication technologies (ICT) that enable communities to“improve their processes, achieve their objectives” and “overcome the ‘digital divides’ that exist both within and between communities”. Since its first issues, in 2004, the journal has built an excellent reputation among academics, professionals and policy-makers involved in ICT initiatives aiming at the empowerment of citizens and communities. Special editions have been dedicated to specific themes, for example Latin America (vol.3, n.3, 2007). We now have the pleasure to call for proposals for a forthcoming issue dedicated to the needs and characteristics of community informatics in Brazil. Our expectation is for extensive participation by authors who work in Brazilian institutions or projects. As with other issues of the Journal of Community Informatics, thisedition will include scientific (peer reviewed) articles, case studies and book reviews. Brazil’s great contrasts are reflected in the way ICT is accessed and used. In some aspects Brazil shows outstanding results, for instance, the absolute number of internet users, internet hosts and time spent online. The country has also very successful examples of public policies and private initiatives related to e-government and to the promotion and democratization of ICT use. On the other hand, in relative terms, Brazil lags far behind many other countries: only a small minority has access to the internet and their use is very restricted. As a result, the effect of ICT in the improvement of democratic processes, empowerment of communities and adaptation to the knowledge society in Brazil is still very limited. Education, health, culture and science are among the several areas that could benefit from a more effective ICT use. The simultaneity of successful examples, great contrasts and urgent needs related to ICT use in Brazil places high value to this special edition dedicated to the country. The Journal of Community Informatics is published in English. However, in order to encourage and facilitate the participation of authors from Brazilian institutions or other Latin countries who are developing projects in or about Brazil, a specific submission process will allow initial acceptance of proposals in Portuguese, Spanish and English (see instructions below). Some proposed topics for the special issue of the Journal of Community Informatics on Internet in Brazil are: - Use of Social Network Systems such as Orkut, Facebook, Twitter; - Internet and ICT use and appropriation by specific groups, especially disadvantaged groups; - Internet content production (blogs, sites, etc.) aimed at social and community development; - Analyses of initiatives for democratization of THE internet and ICT for social development; - Questions about social, political and cultural aspects of the ‘digital divide’ in Brazil; - Political and private initiatives for digital inclusion in education, and for cultural production and preservation; - Joint public and private actions and policies related to digital inclusion. The above list is not exhaustive. In case of doubt contact the editors at JoCI.Brazil(a)gmail.com Scientific articles will be selected through a double blind peer review process. A submission process for this special issue allows for initial proposals in Portuguese, English or Spanish, as specified below. Submission of proposals The Journal of Community Informatics is published in English but, to facilitate the contribution of authors from Brazil and other non-English speaking countries, submission will involve several steps: STEP 1 – Extended abstracts (750-1000 words) in Portuguese, English or Spanish detailing purpose, content, structure, originality and value of the article. Title, proposal type (scientific article, case study or book review), 3 to 6 keywords as well as authors’ name and affiliation must be specified. STEP 2 –Preliminary versions - in Portuguese, Spanish or English – of the previously accepted article (Step 1). Articles must follow the journal norms available at: http://www.ci-journal.net/index.php/ciej/about/submissions#authorGuidelines STEP 3 – Final English versions of articles approved in Step 2 in full compliance to the journal’s norms. Deadlines Step 1 (Abstracts in Portuguese, Spanish or English): January 10, 2010 Step 2 (Preliminary version in Portuguese, Spanish or English): April 10, 2010 Step 3: (Final English version): June 10, 2010 The publication of this Journal of Community Informatics special edition is expected in late 2010.______________________________________ Journal of Community Informatics Edição Especial - Community Informatics in Brazil Editoras Convidadas: Gilda Olinto (IBICT) e Suely Fragoso (Unisinos) - JoCI.Brazil(a)gmail.com CHAMADA DE PROPOSTAS PARA EDIÇÃO ESPECIAL SOBRE A INTERNET NO BRASIL O Journal of Community Informatics(http://ci-journal.net) tem como foco o uso das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TICs) no desenvolvimento de iniciativas comunitárias e próprias da vida em comunidade, visando especialmente comunidades carentes e grupos ou setores que permanecem no lado excluído da divisão digital.. Desde sua criação em 2004, o Journal of Community Informatics construiu uma excelente reputação na comunidade acadêmica internacional, bem como entre profissionais envolvidos na formulação de políticas ou em iniciativas voltadas para o uso das TICs em prol da capacitação e potencialização de cidadãos e comunidades. Edições especiais da revista têm sido dedicadas ao aprofundamento de sub-temáticas, como foi o caso da edição sobre America Latina (v.3, n.3, 2007). Agora temos o prazer de anunciar a chamada de trabalho para o próximo volume que será dedicado às questões prementes e particularidades do acesso e uso das TICs no Brasil, para o qual esperamos contar com participação expressiva de autores de projetos desenvolvidos no Brasil ou projetos de outras origens que incluam o caso brasileiro em suas análises (veja o item submissão de propostas). Como os demais números do Journal of Community Informatics, a edição incluirá artigos científicos, relatos de experiência e resenhas de livros. O Brasil é um país de grandes contrastes e o uso da internet no país reflete essa realidade. Por um lado, o número absoluto de internautas, dehosts e o tempo de permanência online marcam uma forte presença do Brasil na rede. O país se destaca também por bem sucedidas iniciativas públicas e privadas visando promoção do uso das TICs no país. Em termos percentuais, no entanto, o acesso às TICs se revela restrito a uma minoria da população, que utiliza a rede de forma bastante específica, tendo este uso efeito restrito em aspectos como a redução das desigualdades, melhoria dos processos democráticos e da inserção do Brasil no cenário internacional. Entre as várias áreas que poderiam se beneficiar de um modo mais efetivo das TICs pode-se mencionar educação, saúde, cultura e ciência. A simultaneidade de exemplos de sucesso, grandes contrastes e necessidades prementes relacionadas ao uso de TICs no Brasil agregam especial valor a esta edição dedicada ao país. OJournal of Community Informatics é publicado em inglês. No entanto, para encorajar e facilitar a participação de autores do Brasil, um processo específico de submissão inicial de propostas em português, espanhol ou inglês é adotado para esta edição (ver submissão de propostas, adiante). Alguns tópicos propostos para a Edição Especial do Journal of Community Informatics são: - uso de sistemas de rede social (por exemplo, Orkut, Facebook, Twitter); - usos e apropriações da internet e das TICs por grupos específicos, especialmente grupos em desvantagem social; - produção de conteúdo na internet (blogs, sites, etc.), voltada para desenvolvimento social e comunitário; - análises de iniciativas de uso da internet e TICs para o desenvolvimento social e comunitário; - questões relativas aos aspectos sociais, políticos e culturais da divisão digital no Brasil; - políticas governamentais e iniciativas privadas voltadas para a inclusão digital na educação e para a preservação e produção cultural; - relações entre ações públicas e privadas relacionadas à inclusão digital. Essa lista de temas não pretende ser exaustiva. Em caso de dúvidas sobre a pertinência de uma abordagem ou sub-temática específica, as editoras estão à disposição pelo endereço JoCI.Brazil(a)gmail.com Os artigos científicos serão selecionados em processo anônimo, por pelo menos dois pareceristas. O processo de submissão para esta Edição permite o envio inicial de propostas em português, espanhol ou inglês, conforme as etapas descritas a seguir. Submissão de Propostas O Journal of Community Informatics é publicado em Inglês. Entretanto, para facilitar a contribuição de autores do Brasil e outros países latinos, a submissão e a seleção de propostas acontecerão conforme as seguintes etapas: 1ª ETAPA – Resumos em português, espanhol ou inglês, de 750-1000 palavras, detalhando os objetivos, o conteúdo, a estrutura, a originalidade e relevância do artigo a ser submetido em etapa posterior. O título da proposta, seu tipo (artigo científico, relato de experiência, resenha de livro) e 3 a 6 palavras-chave, bem como a identificação e filiação do(s) autor(ES) devem ser incluídos. 2ª ETAPA – Versões preliminares em português, inglês ou espanhol das propostas aprovadas na Etapa 1. Os artigos devem atender plenamente às normas do Journal of Community Informatics, disponíveis em: http://www.ci-journal.net/index.php/ciej/about/submissions#authorGuidelines. Nesta etapa é esperado que os pareceristas solicitem ou sugiram ajustes aos artigos aprovados. 3ª ETAPA – Versões finais em inglês dos artigos aprovados na Etapa 2. A tradução é de responsabilidade dos autores. As editoras (JoCI.Brazil(a)gmail.com) farão o possível para dar apoio na localização de profissionais competentes para a realização das versões, pois é imprescindível zelar pela qualidade do texto em inglês, mas não atuarão sobre o processo e os custos de tradução (note-se que não é possível assegurar que todos os artigos que cheguem à etapa de apresentação em inglês serão selecionados). Prazos 1ª ETAPA (Resumos em português, espanhol ou inglês): 10 de janeiro de 2010 2ª ETAPA (Versão preliminar em português, espanhol ou inglês): 10 de abril de 2010 3ª ETAPA (Versão final em inglês): 10 de junho de 2010 A publicação da Edição Especial do Journal of Community Informatics sobre o Brasil está prevista para o final de 2010._______________________________________ Journal of Community Informatics Edición Especial - Community Informatics in Brazil Guest Editors: Gilda Olinto (IBICT) y Suely Fragoso (Unisinos) - JoCI.Brazil(a)gmail.com ANUNCIO DE PROPUESTAS PARA EDICIÓN ESPECIAL SOBRE LA INTERNET EN BRASIL El“Journal of Community Informatics”(http://ci-journal.net) tiene como objetivo el uso de las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TICs), en el desarrollo de iniciativas comunitarias y propias de la vida en comunidad, focalizando especialmente comunidades carentes y grupos o sectores que permanecen del lado excluido de la división digital. Desde su creación en 2004, el “Journal of Community Informatics” construyó una excelente reputación en la comunidad académica internacional, así como también entre los profesionales comprometidos en la formulación de políticas o en iniciativas orientadas al uso de las TICs en pro de la capacitación y formación de ciudadanos y comunidades. Ediciones especiales de la revista han sido dedicadas al ahondamiento de subtemas, como fue el caso de la edición sobre América Latina (v.3, n.3, 2007). Ahora tenemos el placer de anunciar la presentación de trabajos para el próximo volumen que será dedicado a cuestiones urgentes y particularidades del acceso y uso de las TICs en Brasil, para el cual esperamos contar con la expresiva participación de autores de proyectos desarrollados en Brasil o proyectos de otras orígenes que incluyan el caso brasileño en sus análisis (ver ítem presentación de propuestas). Como los demás números del “Journal of Community Informatics”, la edición incluirá artículos científicos, relatos de experiencia y reseñas de libros. Brasil es un país de grandes contrastes y el uso de la internet en el país refleja esa realidad. Por un lado, el número absoluto de usuarios de internet, dehosts, el tiempo de permanencia online, marcan una fuerte presencia del Brasil en la red. El país se destaca también por prósperas iniciativas públicas y privadas que tienen como objetivo la promoción del uso de las TICs en el país. En términos de porcentajes, sin embargo, el acceso a las TICs se revela restricto a una minoría de la población, que utiliza la red de forma bastante específica, teniendo este uso efecto restricto en aspectos como la reducción de las desigualdades, mejora de los procesos democráticos y de la inserción del Brasil en el escenario internacional. Entre las áreas que podrían beneficiarse de un modo más efectivo de las TICs, se puede mencionar educación, salud, cultura y ciencia. La simultaneidad de ejemplos de éxito, grandes contrastes y necesidades apremiantes relacionadas al uso de TICs en Brasil agregan especial valor a esta edición dedicada al país. El“Journal of Community Informatics” es publicado en inglés. Sin embargo, para alentar y facilitar la participación de autores de Brasil, un proceso específico de presentación inicial de propuestas en portugués, español o inglés es adoptado para esta edición (ver presentación de propuestas, adelante). Algunos tópicos propuestos para la Edición Especial del “Journal of Community Informatics” son: - uso de sistemas de red social (por ejemplo, Orkut, Facebook, Twitter); - usos y apropiaciones de la internet y de las TICs por grupos específicos, especialmente grupos con desventaja social; - producción de contenido en la internet (blogs, sites, etc.), orientada al desarrollo social y comunitario; - análisis de iniciativas de uso de la internet y TICs para o desarrollo social y comunitario; - cuestiones relativas a los aspectos sociales, políticos y culturales de la división digital en Brasil; - políticas gubernamentales e iniciativas privadas dedicadas a la inclusión digital en la educación y para la preservación y producción cultural; - relaciones entre acciones públicas y privadas relacionadas a la inclusión digital. Esa lista de temas no pretende ser exhaustiva. En caso de dudas sobre la pertinencia de un abordaje o subtema específico, las editoras están a disposición a través de la dirección de e-mail JoCI.Brazil(a)gmail.com Los artículos científicos serán seleccionados en proceso anónimo, por una banca compuesta por lo menos de dos personas. El proceso de presentación de propuestas para esta Edición permite el envío inicial de las mismas en portugués, español o inglés, conforme las etapas descriptas a seguir. Presentación de Propuestas El“Journal of Community Informatics” es publicado en Inglés. Sin embargo, para facilitar la contribución de los autores de Brasil y otros países latinos, la presentación y selección de propuestas se darán conforme a las siguientes etapas: 1ª ETAPA – Resúmenes en portugués, español o inglés, de 750-1000 palabras, detallando los objetivos, el contenido, la estructura, la originalidad y relevancia del artículo propuesto en etapa posterior. El título de la propuesta, su tipo (artículo científico, relato de experiencia, reseña del libro) y 3 a 6 palabras-llave; también, la identificación y filiación del (los) autor(ES) deben ser incluidos.. 2ª ETAPA – Versiones preliminares en portugués, inglés o español de las propuestas aprobadas en la Etapa 1. Los artículos deben atender plenamente a las normas del “Journal of Community Informatics”, disponibles en: http://www.ci-journal.net/index.php/ciej/about/submissions#authorGuidelines. Enesta etapa se espera que la banca solicite o sugiera ajustes a los artículos aprobados. 3ª ETAPA – Versiones finales en inglés de los artículos aprobados en la Etapa 2. La traducción es de responsabilidad de los autores. Las editoras (JoCI.Brazil(a)gmail.com) harán lo posible para dar apoyo en la localización de profesionales competentes para la realización de las versiones, pues es imprescindible velar por la calidad del texto en inglés, pero no actuarán sobre el proceso y costos de traducción (nótese que no es posible asegurar que todos los artículos que llegan a la etapa de presentación en inglés serán seleccionados). Plazos 1ª ETAPA (Resúmenes en portugués, español o inglés): 10 Enero, 2010 2ª ETAPA (Versión preliminar en portugués, español o inglés): 10 Abril, 2010 3ª ETAPA (Versión final en inglés): 10 Junio, 2010 La publicación de la Edición Especial del “Journal of Community Informatics” sobre Brasil está prevista para el fin de 2010.

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Technology and Collaboration Questionnaire (and Prize Draw)
by Alastair Gill 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Hello all, I am conducting a survey about online academic collaboration, use of tools and attitudes to technology. All participants who supply an email address (and complete the questionnaire by the 14 November) will be entered into a prize draw. Please see below for an advert and further details. Thanks, Alastair -- The Qlectives project based at the University of Surrey is conducting a survey to investigate how scientists collaborate and use technology. The questionnaire should take around 20 minutes to complete and is being conducted anonymously and confidentially. Please follow the link below to take part: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Y5t4t49EmepNfkojCHlS4w_3d_3d As a way of saying thank you to those who take part, we will hold a prize draw for 5 x £20 Amazon vouchers when we have finished collecting data (we anticipate that this will be around the 14 November 2009). To be considered in the prize draw, simply leave your email address on the final page of the questionnaire, and we will contact the lucky winners. A more detailed description of the Qlectives project and this study can be found on the first page of the questionnaire. Please also feel free to share the study with other colleagues who you think would be interested in taking part. Many thanks, Alastair -- Dr Alastair Gill University of Surrey

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L J > Summon and EBSCOhost To Debut New Mobile Interfaces
by McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Colleagues/ I am greatly interested in learning of Any/All other current or planned mobile access initiatives that offer / will offer access to databases / OPACs / e-collections / etc. Thanks ! /Gerry LJ > Summon and EBSCOhost To Debut New Mobile Interfaces Josh Hadro / Library Journal / 11-4-2009 [snip] As if smartphones weren't already hard enough to put down, new, mobile-optimized interfaces are coming for both Summon, Serials Solutions' discovery platform, and a number of EBSCO resources. The Summon mobile interface should provide students and researchers most of the same features and options as the regular search interface, including access to both local materials and electronic resources available from the library. The mobile search site will debut today in time for the opening of the Charleston Conference in Charleston, SC. The mobile search option is an alternative interface, not a separate downloadable app. [snip] Others offering access to library content are also gearing up for mobile access. EBSCO will soon release EBSCOhost Mobile; ... , "the interface will include many features for an enhanced mobile experience, is optimized for internet-enabled handheld devices, and qualified for all the major SmartPhones ... ." After Mobile, The Flood So, will researchers incorporate this into regular use, or only when other tools are not available to them? Gerry McKiernan, mobile device trend-watcher, science and technology subject librarian, and associate professor at Iowa State University, said that it may take a little while for these services to be fully embraced, but that their day will inevitably come. "At this point [mobile-specific searches] are supplemental, or impulse, such that if you're on the road and you want to search a particular resource ... you could do that," he said. But, he added, "The mobile phone is becoming an all-in-one tool for a variety of functions," and as that happens, users will come to expect some kind of mobile interface to the tools they're grown accustomed to using. McKiernan also said a number of Pew Internet reports and dispatches indicating the inexorable march of progress on the mobile front can't be ignored by content providers and other vendors. Pew Internet Report: Wireless Internet Use The World In 2020: The Mobile Device Will Be The Primary Connection Tool To The Internet Currently, handheld library service is represented by a patchwork of mobile-enabled OPACs, streamlined library site stylesheets, and text-message services ... . A frequent complaint is that these services often draw users in ... only to lead them to other site subsections or resources that are unwieldy on a smaller screen, or entirely unusable. As more content providers embrace the mobile medium, however, libraries will be better able to offer both smartphone users and traditional users an equal level of service. Links To The Article Full Text And Noted Services And Reports Available At [ http://tinyurl.com/y9oulq5 ] NB: If You Are Aware Of Similar Mobile Initiatives Please Note As A Comment On The Posting] Thanks For Your Assistance! Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu There Is No Answer, Only Solutions / Olde Irish Saying The Future Is Already Here, It's Just Not Evenly Distributed Attributed To William Gibson, SciFi Author / Coined 'Cyberspace

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