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register now for the 2015 IIPC General Assembly
by Nicholas Taylor 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Interested in research using longitudinal web data? Consider registering for the two open days of the International Internet Preservation Consortium General Assembly, to take place at Stanford University April 27-28. Registration is free, but there are a limited number of spots available. For more details and a link to registration, please visit: http://netpreserve.org/general-assembly/2015/overview. For additional notes on the (unfinalized) agenda, please see: https://library.stanford.edu/blogs/digital-library-blog/2015/01/register-no…. Hope to see you there!

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Call for Papers, WEBDATANET, 26 – 28 May 2015, Salamanca, Spain -- Deadline January 15
by Francesca Musiani 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Dear colleagues, I forward the link to the call for papers for the WEBDATANET conference, on behalf of two colleagues whose addresses are in CC, should you need to contact them. Submissions are accepted until 15 January 2015. http://webdatanet.cbs.dk/index.php/component/content/article/176 Kind regards, Francesca -- Francesca Musiani Researcher, ISCC-CNRS <http://www.iscc.cnrs.fr/> Associate researcher, CSI-MINES ParisTech <http://www.csi.ensmp.fr/>

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Fwd: CFP REMINDER: Conference History of Gender in Games (Montreal, Canada)
by Mia Consalvo 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

FYI... last call! The deadline to send a 800 words proposal is January 11, 2015. For more details: www.sahj.ca. *Call for Papers* Game History Annual Symposium: 2015 Edition *History of Gender in Games * Bilingual Conference (French/English) June 26-27, Grande Bibliothèque (Montreal, Canada) Website : www.sahj.ca Since the beginning of the 1990s, many scholars have shown concern for the plethora of gender stereotypes and sexist narratives in video games, as well as for the lower percentage of female players and of female game designers. Over time, the solutions advanced to avoid sexism and to bridge the gaps between men and women followed three different trends. *First Wave of Game Feminism* Considering the growing importance of technological literacy during the 1990s, many were promoting the creation of computer games specifically designed for girls. Even though these games risk naturalizing gender binaries, it seemed more realistic to transform the game industry one step at a time, by creating spaces where young girls feel comfortable to play. Simultaneously, groups like *Quake Grrl* proved that female players can enjoy beating boys at their own games. *Second Wave of Game Feminism* Between 2000 and 2010, the number of female players increased, but the rarity of women designers, the marginalization of professional female players, and the proliferation of stereotypical avatars persisted. While the conception of gender as socially constructed was spreading, more voices called for gender-neutral games. Some scholars also surfed on this “second wave” of game feminism by turning their attention to the contextual factors that explain gender disparity within gaming practices. Such discussions on gender in games, however, remained mostly centered around white heterosexual women. *Third Wave of Game Feminism* After two decades of game feminism, many scholars are now shifting their focus toward alternative representations of gender, LGBTQ themes, as well as self-reflexivity, diversity, sexuality, and masculinity in video games. Inspired by the most recent developements in gender and queer studies, more researchers adopt an intersectional approach to gender/race/class/age, or a postmodern approach to gender as something that we “do” and that is open to exploration on an individual basis, thus initiating a “third wave” of game feminism. *Conference* Presented in partnership with TAG (Technoculture, Arts and Games, Concordia University), CMS|W (Comparative Media Studies | Writing, MIT), Canada Research Chair In Game Studies & Design (Concordia University), LUDOV (Laboratory for the Documentation and Observation of Video Games, UdeM), Homo Ludens (UQAM), and BAnQ (Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec), this second edition of the *Game History Annual Symposium* will not only provide opportunities to review the history of gender in games, but also to document the emergence of a “third wave” of game feminism. Professionals and scholars from any and all disciplines are invited to submit a proposal in French or in English that would fit in one of these four tracks: *Track 1: Game Feminism* Invited speakers: Suzanne De Castell and Jennifer Jenson, co-founders of *Feminists in Games* (FIG) How have studies of gender in games evolved in the past decades? Have scholars found ways to work on this topic without essentializing gender differences and homogenizing the category “woman?” How can we describe the third wave of game feminism in comparison with the first and the second ones? How can studies of gender in computer games benefit from studies of gender in “traditional games” (role-playing games, board games, dolls, etc.)? *Track 2: Game Representations* Invited speaker: Adrienne Shaw, author of *Gaming at the Edge: Sexuality and Gender at the Margins of Gamer Culture* (University of Minnesota Press, 2015) How have gender representations in games changed? What similarities and differences can be observed between those found in computer games and those found in “traditional” games? Are stereotypical protagonists still pervasive, or there is more room for nuanced, androgynous, and queer avatars? Are there more serious games, indie games, or machinima that challenge stereotypes, educate players on gender issues or question heteronormativity? *Track 3: Game Design* Invited speaker: Brie Code, Lead programmer of *Child of Light* (Ubisoft, 2014) How has the participation of women as players and developers transformed game design? Has the game industry created new genres that are more appealing to women? Has it incorporated, in traditional genres, new elements that attract female players? Does the evolution of game design reflect a change of values regarding gender equality or a better tolerance of diversity? Do computer games provide more freedom than “traditional” games in terms of gameplay? *Track 4: Game Culture* Invited speaker: Todd Harper, author of *The Culture of Digital Fighting Games: Performance and Practice* (Routledge, 2013) How have gender dynamics evolved in game communities? Have those communities opened up to female players and gaymers? To what extend are sexism and sexual harassment still pervasive in geek culture? Are there new pockets of resistance? How and in what areas has the game industry changed its marketing to reach wider audiences than the core young male demographic? *Abstract Submission* Proposals of 800 words (plus bibliography) should be sent to GameHistoryMTL(a)gmail.com before *January 11, 2015*. The proposals should be *anonymous*, include a title, and provide a clear synopsis for a 20-minute presentation. In your email, please specify which track you want to be part of, provide your name, affiliation, and a short biography. Submissions will be reviewed by members of the scientific committee. A double-blind peer review publication project will be launched after the conference. *Conference chairs for the 2015 Edition* Mia Consalvo, Professor at Concordia University Gabrielle Trépanier-Jobin, Postdoctoral Researcher at MIT *Cultural Events* • Screening of the movie *Gaming in Color* (2014) • Exhibition “Gender in Games” • Closing Reception • Montreal International Jazz Festival -- Mia Consalvo, Ph.D. Professor and Canada Research Chair in Game Studies & Design Director, the mLab Co-editor of Sports Videogames, 2013, Routledge Concordia University 7141 Sherbrooke Street West CJ Bldg, 4.407 Montreal, Quebec Canada 514.848.2424 .2574

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a new book on radio audiences and participatory cultures
by tiziano bonini 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Dear all, maybe someone of you can find the news of some interest: A new book edited by me and Belén Monclus (UAB Barcelona) is out: Radio Audiences and Participation in the Age of Network Society (ECREA Series, London: Routledge, 2015) the book is about social media and participatory cultures in radio production practices. It is not only aa book on radio and for radio scholars, but it is also aimed to social media scholars. ABSTRACT This book maps, describes and further explores all contemporary forms of interaction between radio and its public, with a specific focus on those forms of content co-creation that link producers and listeners. Each essay will analyze one or more case studies, piecing together a map of emerging co-creation practices in contemporary radio. Contributors describe the rise of a new class of radio listeners: the networked ones. Networked audiences are made up of listeners that are not only able to produce written and audio content for radio and co-create along with the radio producers (even definitively bypassing the central hub of the radio station, by making podcasts), but that also produce social data, calling for an alternative rating system, which is less focused on attention and more on other sources, such as engagement, sentiment, affection, reputation, and influence. What are the economic and political consequences of this paradigm shift? How are radio audiences perceived by radio producers in this new radioscape? What’s the true value of radio audiences in this new frame? How do radio audiences take part in the radio flow in this age? Are audiences’ interactions and co-creations overrated or underrated by radio producers? To what extent listeners' generated content can be considered a form of participation or "free labour" exploitation? What’s the role of community radio in this new context? These are some of the many issues that this book aims to explore. KEY WORDS participatory culture; big data; content analysis; free labor; exploitation; co-creation; community media; social media; social network analysis; audience studies; netnography AUTHORS BIO Tiziano Bonini is a Lecturer in Media Studies at the IULM University of Milan, Italy. Since 2005, he also works as a freelance radio producer for community, national commercial and public radio. Belén Monclús is a Lecturer in the Audiovisual Communication and Advertising Department at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain. Since 2007, she is the coordinator of the Catalonia Radio Observatory (l’OBS, GRISS-UAB). TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface by David Hendy Introduction. The Listener as Producer: The Rise of the Networked Listener (Tiziano Bonini) you can read and download it here: The Listener as Producer: the Rise of the Network... <https://www.academia.edu/10054211/The_Listener_as_Producer_the_Rise_of_the_…> Part 1: Interactive Publics (Telephone, Short Message Service, Social Networks) 1.When Speech Was ‘Meaningful’ and Presenters Were Just a Phone Call Away: The Development of Popular Radio Talk Formats in Early UK Commercial Radio (Guy Starkey) 2. Domesticated Voices: Listener ‘Participation’ in Everyday Radio Shows (Jan Pinseler) 3. Radio Audience Interaction: SMS Mobile Texting vs. Facebook (Asta Zelenkauskaite) 4. Listeners, Social Networks and the Construction of Talk Radio Information’s Discourse in the 2.0 Age (Belén Monclús, Maria Gutiérrez, Xavier Ribes, Iliana Ferrer, and Josep Maria Martí) 5. Sports Broadcasting in the Age of Network Society: Engagement with Listeners and Interaction throughout a Collective Experience (Toni Sellas) Part 2: Productive Publics 6. The Automatic DJ? Control, Automation and Creativity in Commercial Music Radio (Fredrik Stiernstedt) 7. Redefining Co-production in German Radio: Incorporating the Listener in German Radio Plays (Golo Föllmer) 8.Radio Ambulante: Narrative Radio Journalism in the Age of Crowdfunding (Manuel Fernández-Sande) 9. User-Generated Playlists: Radio Music Programming in the Age of Peer-to-Peer Production, Distribution, and Consumption (J. Ignacio Gallego) 10. Community Radio and Participation: Listeners as Productive Publics (Salvatore Scifo) 11. Radio Wnet: From Mainstream to Grassroots:A Case Study of Productive Listeners (Grażyna Stachyra) 12. Getting Listeners Involved: Rádio Ás, a Community Web Project (Stanislaw Jedrzejewski and Madalena Oliveira) 13. The Value of Productive Publics in Radio: A Theoretical Frame on Value Creation in Participatory Culture (Adam Arvidsson) ebook version included link: Radio Audiences and Participation in the Age of N... <http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415739153/> I know, the price of the book is just madness. Just contact me if you are interested in reading it. thanks for your attention Best Tiziano -- Tiziano Bonini ||| lecturer in media studies ||| Arts and Media Department IULM University of Milano via Carlo Bo 4 20143 Milano, Italy ::: Academia ::: http://iulm.academia.edu/TizianoBonini ::: Audio/Radio ::: www.radiofactory.org http://audioboo.fm/tizianobonini-- Tiziano Bonini ||| lecturer in media studies ||| Arts and Media Department IULM University of Milano via Carlo Bo 4 20143 Milano, Italy ::: Academia ::: http://iulm.academia.edu/TizianoBonini ::: Audio/Radio ::: www.radiofactory.org http://audioboo.fm/tizianobonini

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Need for relevant publications
by obinnaojemeni＠yahoo.com 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Dear All, I'm currently working on my PhD proposal in order to aid my admission quest into iSchools abroad. I need current and relevant literature on Users and their preference for & retention of OA journals from the developing regions. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Obinna. Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN

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CFP for upcoming workshops at CHI and iConference 2015
by Oliver Haimson 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Hello all, I'm helping to organize two upcoming conference workshops that may be of interest, at CHI and iConference. The workshop paper deadlines are coming up within a few weeks, so I wanted to spread the word! Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Oliver Between the Lines: Reevaluating the Online/Offline Binary A CHI 2015 Workshop Saturday, April 18, 2015 Seoul, Korea https://chibetweenthelines.wordpress.com/ *Call for Papers:* This workshop brings together scholars, designers, developers, and practitioners who engage with people’s practices of self and identity management online and offline. The goal is to unpack implied assumptions and articulate what “online” and “offline” really mean. This involves exploring and explaining how these terms are used, when, by whom, and why. In addition, we will explore what—if any—leverage the different conceptualizations bring, and discuss the value of thinking about “online” and “offline” as more than conventions that describe human-embodied face-to-face interaction, as opposed to digitally mediated contexts. Overall, the ongoing debate that scholars in different spheres have had about online/offline becomes newly focused when we address what this means through the lens of self and identity. This workshop aims to engage and refresh our thinking about this topic while drawing together threads from different fields and ways of thinking. We invite 2-4 page submissions for this one-day workshop in the CHI Extended Abstracts format that describe ongoing research efforts and/or ask questions that challenge the binary of the “online” versus the “offline” self. Submissions will be selected based on originality, quality, and ability to promote discussion during the workshop. Submissions and questions should be directed to Sarah Vieweg ( sarahvieweg(a)gmail.com) by January 5, 2015. At least one author from each accepted paper must register and attend the workshop and at least one day of the ACM CHI 2015 conference. *Important Dates:* Submissions due: EXTENDED DEADLINE January 19, 2015 Notification: February 13, 2015 Workshop date: April 18, 2015 *Workshop Organizers:* Sarah Vieweg, Oliver L. Haimson, Michael Massimi, Kenton O'Hara, Elizabeth F. Churchill _____________________________________________________________________________________ *Call for Presenters: iConference 2015 workshop on Exploring Gender, Race, and Sexuality with Social Media Data* *Newport Beach, California, USA. March 24, 2015* Social media data present a powerful opportunity for researchers to explore how they might ask nuanced questions regarding the intersectionality of gender, race, and sexuality. Recent controversies like #Gamergate and #YesAllWomen, both of which unfolded over social media channels and left a rich trail of data, can have important implications for understanding feminism, sexism, and misogyny. At the same time, online communities are active, dynamic populations that can respond to research in real time. For instance, Black Twitter has responded to and discussed research focused on stakeholders in its community, demonstrating the importance of ethical practices and accountability to online communities when conducting social media data analysis. We invite anyone interested in discussing these questions and controversies to join us at this iConference workshop where we will: · Help build a community of researchers working on issues of gender, race, and/or sexuality within the information sciences and related fields. · Create skill-building experiences that enable researchers to collect and analyze social media data to further their own work. · Explore how to analyze social media data ethically and develop practices that respect and engage the sometimes vulnerable and marginalized populations who may have generated the data. · Critically discuss the use of social media data to generate new insights and scholarship. We welcome both new and experienced researchers and encourage participation from a wide range of methodological orientations, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. *CALL FOR PRESENTERS* Workshop participation is open to all. However, to facilitate the opportunity for a select set of presentations at the workshop, we welcome any interested scholars to submit a position paper, methods paper, or case study. Papers should describe novel and ethical research involving the use of social media data for the exploration of gender, race, and/or sexuality. We particularly welcome submissions from participants dealing with issues of intersectionality. Paper submissions are entirely optional, but if desired should be 2-4 pages in the iConference 2015 format <http://ischools.org/the-iconference/program/author-instructions/#template>. If accepted, authors will be provided with presentation details in advance of the workshop; they will also be invited to share their data for workshop demonstration purposes. We will provide opportunities throughout the workshop for presenters to get feedback on their research from workshop attendees and organizers. Participant papers will be made available on the workshop website <https://iconferencesocialmediadata.wordpress.com/> with author permission. *HOW TO SUBMIT* Email your paper to ohaimson(a)uci.edu by January 16, 2015 at 5pm PST. *TIMELINE* Paper deadline: January 16, 2015 Decision notifications: February 16, 2015 Workshop: March 24, 2015 *ORGANIZERS* Oliver L. Haimson, UC Irvine Amanda Menking, University of Washington Jordan Eschler, University of Washington Ingrid Erickson, Rutgers University Gillian R. Hayes, UC Irvine *CONTACT* Oliver Haimson: ohaimson(a)uci.edu For more information: https://iconferencesocialmediadata.wordpress.com/ -- Oliver L. Haimson PhD Student, Informatics Social & Technological Action Research Group University of California, Irvine oliverhaimson.com

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Need for Current and Relevant Literature
by obinna Ojemeni 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

Dear All, I'm currently working on my PhD proposal in order to aid my admission quest into iSchools abroad. I need current and relevant literature on Users and their preference for & retention of OA journals from the developing regions. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Obinna.

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Please recommend an excellent textbook on " ICT Policy "
by joo-seong Hwang 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

I will open a graduate class next semester on "ICT Policy". I would like to teach and discuss on such various topics as telecommunication regulation policies, convergence policies, IT industry promotion policies, personal data protection, intellectual property rights, science and technology policies on ICT...etc. I know that these topics are too broad to be covered in a single textbook. That is why I have done it with a long list of individual papers instead. I hope I could find a compatible one this time. Best wishes, James

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Internet of Things As An Agent for Democracy And Civic Engagement Conference
by Lawrence Ampofo 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

CALL FOR PAPERS A tremendous transformation is occurring. Smart technologies and the internet of things <http://semanticaresearch.com/events/sr-smart-social-media-summit/> will fundamentally change the way we govern, live and trade. More than 50 billion things¹ are projected to be connected to the Internet by 2020, which, combined with advanced big data analytics, will constitute a giant, intelligent network that will change the way we govern, trade, and interact. The Internet of Things as an Agent for Democracy and Civic Engagement conference has been created to provide governance, democracy and Internet of Things professionals with in-depth discussion and strategic recommendations on ways the Internet of Things impacts upon democratic and political engagement, particularly amongst civil society organisations. It brings together IoT professionals, business executives, academics and other influencers from around the world to discuss how the the internet of things will disrupt democracy and civic engagement, paving the way for a fundamental change in the ways businesses and governments approach democracy and governance in the 21st century. In addition, the conference explores ways in which the Internet of Things can help create a network of mutual independence that strengthens the organisations that form civil society, and how the Internet of Things can be used to reach civil society organisations to inform, empower and foster constructive grassroots participation in a more consistent and systematic way. The Internet of Things as an Agent for Democracy and Civic Engagement conference 2015 is a two-day event, taking place between 25-26 March 2015, and includes extensive presentations and in-depth panel discussions on all aspects on the Internet of Things and Democracy, an area for workshops where companies and experts provide master classes on how best to utilise the Internet of Things to foster democracy and civic engagement, together with online and in-person networking opportunities where delegates can establish valuable professional relationships. All attendees will leave with enduring knowledge of the contemporary nature of the Internet of Things, democracy and civic engagement, as well as a wealth of new contacts. Call for Papers Those people who are interested in presenting a paper at the conference are requested to submit their abstract of 300 words in length to info [at] semanticaresearch [dot] com by February 25 2015. If the abstract is accepted, submission of the original paper is expected. Participants who have not submitted their papers by the deadline will not be permitted to give a presentation in the conference. All abstracts will be evaluated by an academic committee. Selected papers will be published in our book of thematic compilation on the Internet of Things, Democracy and Civic Engagement with the consent of the authors. Possible topics for discussion include the following: * How will privacy issues impact upon the uptake of the Internet of Things in democratic institutions? * What is the role of Government in an age of Smart Cities and algorithmic regulation? * How can civil society institutions ensure that the Internet of Things is harnessed for the public good? * How can technologies be designed to create deeper civic engagement? * What are the global implications on foreign policy of connecting the unconnected? * How can the Internet of Things impact developing countries? * What is the potential impact of the Internet of Things on transnational crime? * Cybercrime and Cybersecurity * How will the Internet of Things affect critical national infrastructure? * Hyperconnected Diplomacy * Encryption and Integrity * And much much more Dr. Lawrence Ampofo Associate Lecturer International Relations Degree Blanquerna School for Communication & International Relations Ramon Llull University Carrer Valldonzella 23 08001 Barcelona Tel: + 34.722 704 851 E-mail: lawrencepetera(a)blanquerna.url.edu

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Call for applications for Video Editor and Desktop Publisher
by connexions journal 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

(Our apologies for cross-postings) *Connexions* journal is seeking a video editor and (a) desktop publisher to join its Editorial Board. The video editor position entails editing the video interviews to publish on the “connexions interviews Vimeo channel” ( https://vimeo.com/channels/852448) The video editor will work with the journal editors as well as the interview section editors. The video editor should be well versed in video editing practices, already. The desktop publisher position entails preparing the edited papers and interview transcripts for publishing on the journal website (e.g., http://connexionsjournal.org/journal-issues/2-1/) The desktop publisher will work with the journal editors to enhance and maintain the publication layout and design. The new collaborator(s) will contribute to the next issue of the journal, to be published by February 28, 2015, and in subsequent issues. The new collaborator(s) will contribute to the journal’s open-access publication model, which does not charge readers for subscription or access fees, and authors for publication costs, and which also does not pay the members of its editorial board for their services to the journal. If you are interested in any, or both, of these two positions, or if you know of someone who might be interested, please submit the following information to editor(a)connexionsjournal.org by January 15, 2015: Applicant’s name: Affiliation: Contact: Note: [150-word note explaining why you are applying for the position(s) and how your training and skills meet the position(s) you are applying for] Should you have any questions, please feel free to write to the editors, Rosário Durão and Kyle Mattson, at editor(a)connexionsjournal.org Thank you. Please distribute widely the attached announcement! Rosário Durão and Kyle Mattson Editors www.connexionsjournal.org *connexions •* *international professi**onal communication journal *(ISSN 2325-6044) Dept. of Communication, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences - *New Mexico Tech, and *Dept. of Writing - University of Central Arkansas

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