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Job>Tenure Track position
by Joy Pierce 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

he Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, beginning July 1, 2010. As a truly integrated academic unit, the department seeks applicants with a strong new media background who can further develop the vibrant area of new media studies while contributing to the intersections of new media and other core and emergent areas of emphasis within the department. Specifically, strong candidates will have teaching and research expertise at the intersection of new media and one or more of the following areas: strategic communication, convergence journalism, environmental communication, health communication, and/or organizational communication. Successful applicants will demonstrate the capacity to contribute to the graduate and undergraduate programs in both new media studies and the area(s) of intersection as claimed and teach courses that are theoretical and issue oriented as well as those that emphasize practical application. Highly qualified applicants will have attained (or nearly so) a Ph.D. in communication or a closely related discipline or interdisciplinary program and they will demonstrate appropriate technical knowledge; a record of or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence; and the promise or clear evidence of a productive research or creative scholarship program. The Department of Communication is an intellectual community that is committed to diversity, features a broad array of interests, and pursues a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. The University of Utah features a collegial academic environment, contributes to a culturally rich metropolitan area, and enjoys an extraordinarily beautiful natural setting. Review of applications begins November 15, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Applicants must submit an application letter, vita, three letters of recommendation-solicited and confidential, samples of scholarly and/or creative activity, a complete graduate transcript, and evidence of teaching excellence to: Professor Tim Larson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, 255 S. Central Campus Drive, Room 2400, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0491. The University of Utah is fully committed to policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and vigorously pursues affirmative action in all programs, activities, and employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, and status as a person with a disability. Religion, sexual orientation, and status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era also are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment policies. The Department of Communication is active in removing barriers that have been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enrich our campus diversity; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success while they are here. The department has a broad-based commitment to social justice and community engagement. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. ----- Joy Pierce, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Utah Department of Communication 255 S. Central Campus Dr., Rm 2400 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 joy.pierce(a)utah.edu 801-585-1422 801-585-6255 (fax)

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Fwd: Fwd: [F/OSS-Discuss] UOC's Official Master Programme in Free Software
by Peter Timusk 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

Begin forwarded message: > From: Peter Timusk <ptimusk(a)sympatico.ca> > Date: September 9, 2009 4:36:35 PM GMT-04:00 > To: jeremy hunsinger <jhuns(a)vt.edu> > Subject: Re: [Air-L] Fwd: [F/OSS-Discuss] UOC's Official Master > Programme in Free Software > > > On 9-Sep-09, at 1:21 PM, jeremy hunsinger wrote: > >>> This degree came about by the need to train qualified staff in free >>> software. The European Union has recommended the introduction of >>> courses on this subject because it considers that the habitual >>> lack of >>> knowledge of source code prevents us from auditing the true >>> operation >>> of software, which could seriously compromise security in some >>> countries, leaving it in the hands of companies that create >>> proprietary programs. > > > This is interesting as in my legal studies I had wondered in one > paper if there were enough programers who could read free software > source code and thus keep the free software programers honest > > I stated there were many of us who had learned programming in school. > > Question is how many years has programming been taught and how many > students have studied it? > > I assume it is like learning to ride a bike that once one has passed > a programming course one never forgets say the meaning of and > correction of "syntax error". > > Peter Timusk, > B.Math statistics (2002), B.A. legal studies (2006) Carleton > University > Systems Science Graduate student, University of Ottawa. > just trying to stay linear. > Read by hundreds of lurkers every week. > kiitos paljon, merci, thank you and muchas gracias for reading. > > > > > > Peter Timusk, B.Math statistics (2002), B.A. legal studies (2006) Carleton University Systems Science Graduate student, University of Ottawa. just trying to stay linear. Read by hundreds of lurkers every week. kiitos paljon, merci, thank you and muchas gracias for reading.

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GMcK eList Posts Now Tweets | 09-09-09 |
by McKiernan, Gerard [LIB] 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

Colleagues/ As of today, 09-09-09, I will no longer submit postings to the various listservs and e-lists to which I currently subscribe [There may be exceptions if the news is of Major/Major Importance (IMHO)] I have decided to create a Twitter feed for any/all posts for each/most of my major blogs [ http://www.blogger.com/profile/09093368136660604490 ] The Twitter name is [ http://twitter.com/GMcKBlogs ] Soooo ... >>> If you are interested in any/all of my postings to most of my Major Blogs >>> Please Follow Me on Twitter ... Thanks For Considering. Regards, /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu There Are No Answers, 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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Fwd: [F/OSS-Discuss] UOC's Official Master Programme in Free Software
by jeremy hunsinger 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

> > This can be interesting for some of you... > > ------------------------------ > UOC's Official Master Programme in Free Software > > > This degree came about by the need to train qualified staff in free > software. The European Union has recommended the introduction of > courses on this subject because it considers that the habitual lack of > knowledge of source code prevents us from auditing the true operation > of software, which could seriously compromise security in some > countries, leaving it in the hands of companies that create > proprietary programs. > > This Official Master Programme was designed in this global context to > offer students a range of possibilities depending on their > professional profile (administrator of networks and operating systems, > administrator of websites and e-mail systems, expert in application > development and the management of operating systems in free software > environments) and their interests. > > This Official Master Programme attempts to tackle the need for > qualified personnel in this field, since free software is of interest > to governments and business around the world. > > > The UOC - Universitat Oberta of Catalunya, Spain - is a leading > University in e-learning, compromised with Free Software movement and > ideas. You can course this world wide known degree using just Free > Software tools. > > More information: > http://www.uoc.edu/studies/mof/free_software/oficiales/master_oficial_softw… > > - Registration: > http://www.uoc.edu/masters/eng/master/web/_enviarDatos/index.html > - Contact: queries(a)uoc.edu > > You have time until 15th September to register in the Master Degree. > > The master is also available in spanish and catalan since 5 years ago. > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > Discuss(a)opensource.mit.edu > http://opensource.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/discuss

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JOB> Faculty position (Open rank) SLIS@IUB
by Howard Rosenbaum 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

[Apologies for cross-posting] Faculty Positions (Open rank) School of Library and Information Science, Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University’s School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Bloomington invites applications for two full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the ranks of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Library and Information Science. The successful candidates will have earned doctorates in information science, library science or a closely related field and will demonstrate evidence of effective teaching and scholarship with experience/expertise in a core area of library and information science including, but not limited to: information retrieval, digital libraries, human-computer interaction, archives, reference, or academic and public libraries. SLIS has an interdisciplinary faculty whose backgrounds include information science, cognitive science, computer science, librarianship, linguistics, philosophy, and political science. Its faculty was recently ranked first in North America for its scholarly productivity and impact. In addition to the Master of Library Science (MLS) degree, the school offers the Master of Information Science (MIS), a Ph.D. in Information Science and an extensive roster of dual degrees, certificates and specializations. The School’s programs have been accredited continuously by the American Library Association for more than sixty years. Indiana University Bloomington is a major public research university with 1,700 faculty and 40,000 students. The beautiful campus, situated in one of the top ten “best college towns” in the U.S., hosts 110 research centers and institutes, as well as a wide array of distinguished academic departments and schools. Indiana University’s library collections are among the largest in the nation, and the university is consistently rated one of the best networked in the U.S. Indiana University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, offering a full range of benefits, including TIAA/CREF. The University has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Completion of the doctoral degree (or near-completion for appointment at lecturer rank) is required. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2009. The search will remain open until the position is filled. This position will likely begin in Spring 2009 or Fall 2010. To apply, submit a letter of application discussing how your research and teaching interests connect with those of the school along with names and addresses of three references (six for Associate and Full Professor ranks) and your curriculum vitae. Informal inquiries are encouraged, and can be made to Howard Rosenbaum, search committee chair; applications, nominations and curricula vitae should be sent to this address as well. Dr. Howard Rosenbaum, Associate Dean Chair, Search Committee School of Library and Information Science Main Library 011 1320 East 10th Street Bloomington, IN 47405-3907 phone: (812) 855-3261; (812) 855-3250; fax: (812) 855-6166 E-mail: hrosenba(a)indiana.edu

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CFP: Games and Game Culture
by Judd Ruggill 09 Sep '09

09 Sep '09

CFP: Games and Game Culture Computer Culture Area 31st Annual SW/TX PCA/ACA Conference February 10-13, 2010 The Computer Culture Area of the SW/TX PCA/ACA welcomes paper, panel, and other proposals on any aspect of games or game culture. Possible topics include (but are not limited to): Alternative reality games Archiving and artifactual preservation Economic and industrial histories Educational game design and development Foreign language games and culture Game advertising (both in-game and out) Haptics and interface studies Localization Luddology and other theories of play Machinima MOGs, MMOGs, and other forms of online/networked gaming Narratology Performance Pornographic games Religion and games Representations of race and gender Representations of space and place The rhetoric of games and game systems Serious games Table-top game design and theory Technological, aesthetic, economic, and ideological convergence Wireless and mobile gaming For paper proposals: Please submit a 250 word abstract embedded in the body of an email. Include contact information (e.g., postal and preferred email address, phone and fax numbers, etc.) and a biographical note about your connection to the topic. For panel and other proposals: Feel free to query first. Panel and other proposals should include all of the information requested for individual paper proposals, as well as a 100-word statement of the panel’s raison d’etre and any noteworthy organizational features. As always, proposals are welcome from any and all scholars, including graduate students, independent scholars, and tenured, tenure-track, and emeritus faculty. Also, unusual formats, technologies, and the like are encouraged. Please submit proposals to Judd Ruggill (jruggill(a)asu.edu) by 12/15/2009 (11/01/09 priority). Information on the SW/TX PCA/ACA and its conference can be found at: http://swtxpca.org.

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ASIS&T Annual Meeting Program Early deadline
by Richard Hill 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

The deadline for getting the early rates for the ASIST Annual meeting is September 25, 2009. The deadline for Hotel reservations at the preferential rate is October 17. Dick Hill ---------- The preliminary program for the ASIST Annual Meeting, Thriving on Diversity - Information Opportunities in a Pluralistic World, November 6-11, 2009, Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is now available and registration is open at http://www.asis.org/Conferences/AM09/ - 45 contributed papers - 44 reviewed panel sessions -105 posters. New feature: An Industry Session on Monday morning comprises two parts: the first, �Eyes on the Future: Trends in Information Technology�, presents a panel of leaders from industry; the second, �A Glimpse of the Cutting Edge in Information Applications,� will focus on product demonstrations. - Opening Plenary Session on Sunday afternoon is Tim Bray, currently Director of Web Technologies at Sun Microsystems. - Wednesday plenary will be a Pecha Kucha session, �Diversity in Digital Information Environments: Opportunity or Chaos?� with Grant Campbell, Andrew Dillon, Allison Druin, Gary Marchionini, Cathy Marshall, Candy Schwartz and Elaine Toms. Pre-conference seminars are Fri, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7. http://www.asis.org/Conferences/AM09/seminars.html See you in Vancouver! Dick Hill Richard Hill Executive Director American Society for Information Science and Technology 1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 510 Silver Spring, MD 20910 FAX: (301) 495-0810 (301) 495-0900

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A question for researchers interested in the basics of statistical inference
by Monica Barratt 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Hi everyone I'm currently writing up my thesis which has the working title 'Researching the forums: Illicit drug use in a networked world'. I conducted an online survey using a purposive (nonprobability) sample of illicit drug users who used internet message boards (forums) to discuss or read about drugs. Originally I intended to conduct inferential statistics on this sample of 915, as this is the general practice in many other papers I had read. After some more thought though, I'm leaning away from that. Following is my thinking about this issue. I would really appreciate some feedback on this from anyone with an interest in this areas (non experts welcome too!) *My understanding of the sampling and statistical inference in my thesis work* There are two types of samples: probability and nonprobability. Probability samples occur when each individual from the population of interest has an equal (non-zero) chance of being included in the sample (random selection). In contrast, nonprobability samples contain self-selected individuals from a population of interest - not everyone has a chance of participating, so we can't calculate the relationship between the sample and the population of interest. Probability samples of illicit drug users are rare. This is because to conduct a probability sample, the researcher needs to have a defined population, such as a list of students or phone numbers of households. Illicit drug use is a rare behaviour on a population level (excluding perhaps, ever use of cannabis) and it is unlikely that list of drug users will exist given the illegality of the behaviour and reluctance to self-identify on such a list. Inferential statistics are not compatible with nonprobability samples. A core assumption of the use of inferential statistics is that individuals are randomly selected from the population of interest. Without this randomness, the logic of inferential statistics does not hold. Inferential statistics can be further categorised into parametric and non-parametric statistical methods. These types of inferential statistics are chosen depending upon the distribution of the variables to be analysed; eg. parametric statistics for continuous normal variables and nonparametric statistics for nonnormal or categorical/ordinal variables. Nonparametric or distribution free statistics are still inferential. So they too are incompatible with nonprobability samples. Descriptive statistics can still be applied to nonprobability samples to determine the relationships between variables in the dataset. What should not be done is 'significance testing' as the aim of this testing is to determine whether a relationship is strong enough or a difference is large enough, given the sample size, to be representative of a difference in the population. This assumes that the sample has a known relationship to the population. This is meaningless when applied to a nonprobability sample. There are still good reasons to conduct a nonprobability sample. There are simply situations when probability samples are impossible to obtain or just too expensive (arguable this applies to my population of interest). They are also useful in exploratory or preliminary studies (also relevant to me). The trick is not to apply inappropriate statistical tests to data collected in this way. Why is it then that we see probability statistics routinely conducted upon nonprobability samples, especially in the drug studies field? Is it something about making our research appear more scientific with the addition of a p < .05? Is it ignorance? Or do I have it wrong myself? Are there times when inferential statistics, eg. a t-test or a correlation co-efficient can be applied to nonprobability samples? Are there any exceptions to this rule? -- Monica Barratt BSc(Psych); PhD in progress... National Drug Research Institute Melbourne, Victoria, Australia http://preview.tinyurl.com/lwyyzq

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AoIR Conference - pre conference workshop on Web 2.0 and elearning
by Matthew Allen 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Dear all Marj Kibby and I will be running a pre-conference workshop in Milwaukee on October 7, the day before the AoIR conference. The workshop is: Innovative education online: Ideas for the future of learning and the Internet Details: http://ir10.aoir.org/?page_id=180 Cost $20.00 We would very much like your participation since the workshop adds to a series I have been running in Australia and I am keen to get an international perspective. You can book for the workshop when you register for the conference. Feel free to email me for further information. Associate Professor Matthew Allen Head, Department of Internet Studies School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts Curtin University of Technology CRICOS provider code: 00301J (WA); 02637B (NSW) +61892663511 http://netstudies.curtin.edu.au and http://netcrit.net 2008 ALTC Teaching Fellow; Immediate Past President, AOIR

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Roommate for IR 10
by Michael Dick 08 Sep '09

08 Sep '09

Hi everyone, I'm a male grad student (non-smoker) looking for a potential roommate for IR 10. I'll be in Milwaukee from October 7-11 (4 nights). Please contact me off-list if interested (michael.dick(a)gmail.com) Best wishes, Michael Dick Ryerson and York Universities Toronto, Canada michael.dick(a)gmail.com

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