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Call for contribution: Bilbao ICTs & Migration Conference, Nov. 10-12, 2010
by P.J. Oiarzabal 27 Jul '10

27 Jul '10

Call for contribution and participation ICTs & Migration Conference (University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain), Nov. 10-12, 2010 The International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Migration will be held on November 10-12, 2010 in Bilbao, Spain. It is hosted by the University of Deusto, Bilbao. The widespread use of distance- and time-shrinking telecommunication technologies, such as electronic mail, mobile/cell phones, and the World Wide Web, by diaspora groups, constitutes a new dimension in the study of migrant and diasporic identities and cultures within the context of transnationalism and globalization. This has attracted the attention of scholars from a variety of disciplines, such as anthropology, political science, philosophy, sociology, mass media, and computer-based communication. The goal of the International Conference on ICTs and Migration is to provide fresh insights into a wide range of dispersed populations and their interactions with information and communication technologies. It will also explore the richness of the intricate realities of digital migrant communities and diasporas as a true global phenomenon. This interdisciplinary conference will facilitate a scientific forum of excellence where international leading experts on the fields of migration, diaspora, and ICTs would be able to share their knowledge and present their work to the academic community and society at large. Besides the scheduled programme, the conference will provide time for ad-hoc discussion groups and networking. The conference is free and open to everyone, whether you are a PhD candidate, a young researcher or a senior researcher. Due to our limited budget, we cannot provide any financial support to cover participants’ travel arrangements and accommodation expenses. To this end, we call for papers and presentations from any discipline and methodology (or conjunctions of different disciplines and methodologies) that address the conference main themes: ICTs, new media, international migration, and diasporas. Please send an abstract (for papers submit abstract of approximately 250 words and for presentations submit abstract of approximately 150 words) before the end of the deadline on 15 September 2010 to Pedro Oiarzabal at pedro.oiarzabal(a)deusto.es (earlier submissions are welcome). You will receive a notification of the acceptance of your paper or presentation by September 30, 2010. We will assign your paper or presentation to an appropriate session. Some of the speakers who have already confirmed their participation at the Conference are: Maren Borkert, Keynote Speaker (International Centre for Migration Policy Development, Vienna, Austria) Andoni Alonso (University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain) José Luis Benítez (Central American University José Simeón Cañas, San Salvador, El Salvador) Dana Diminescu (TIC-Migrations, Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme, Paris, France) Mihaela Nedelcu (Swiss Forum for Migration and Population Studies and Social Anthropology Institute, Bern University, Switzerland), and Adela Ros (Internet Interdisciplinary Institute, Open University of Catalonia, Spain) Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Pedro J. Oiarzabal pedro.oiarzabal(a)deusto.es International Migration Research Unit http://www.deusto.es/migraciones University of Deusto Edificio Central, Tercer Piso, Despacho 373-D Avenida de las Universidades, 24 48007 - Bilbao Tel.:+34-944139003 (ext. 2077) Check my profile hub @ http://card.ly/oiarzabal

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Reminder: Proposals for upcoming Internet Research venues
by Alex Halavais 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

Just a reminder that we soon will begin considering proposals for sites for IR12.0 and beyond. There has been recent discussion both about bringing conferences to new locations and controlling costs. One of the best ways to shape the future of the Internet Research conferences is to give us good options for sites. The call indicates that we will begin considering proposals on the first of August, which is quickly approaching. If you are considering a proposal, but may not have it ready by then, I would love to hear from you. Likewise, if you have questions about hosting, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me: vp(a)aoir.org. Best, Alex -- -- // // This email is // [x] assumed public and may be blogged / forwarded. // [ ] assumed to be private, please ask before redistributing. // // Alexander C. Halavais, ciberflâneur // http://alex.halavais.net //

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Concordia: Canada Research Chair position
by Mia Consalvo 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

Fyi... Canada Research Chair in Feminist Media Studies Department of Communication Studies Concordia University’s Faculty of Arts and Science is one of the largest and most dynamic academic faculties in Canada. Home to 27 departments, schools and colleges, the Faculty is leading Montreal’s Concordia University to the forefront of research and graduate education in Quebec and Canada. The Faculty is recognized for innovative research in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Feminist Media Studies. This position is directly linked to priority areas in Concordia University’s Strategic Research Plan (2008-12): http://oor.concordia.ca/formsandreferencedocuments/strategicresearchplan/ For this high profile position, we seek a dynamic and visionary researcher who will engage in cutting-edge scholarship and/or research-creation. In addition to a promising record of achievement within the broad domain of feminist media studies, candidates of interest will have embarked upon a substantial long-term research agenda. The ideal candidate will mobilize established strengths in our Department and the University, and be well positioned to actively participate in local, national and international feminist research networks. The goal of the CRC program is to ensure that Canadian universities “achieve the highest levels of research excellence to become world-class research centres in the global, knowledge-based economy.” Concordia University’s academic culture celebrates research, creativity, and the transfer of knowledge in many ways that are ideal for today’s innovation driven society. The strategic deployment of CRCs is an integral part of Concordia’s overall plan to promote and develop its research enterprise. (Please refer to the CRC website for detailed information about the program: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/) In order to successfully compete for a CRC award candidates are expected to have an outstanding and innovative research program, and the ability to attract excellent graduate students. Tier II CRCs will be “exceptional emerging researchers” who at an early phase of their careers (i.e., within 10 years of completing their PhD), have demonstrated the promise of a strong research profile and the potential to be leaders in their field. Tier II CRCs are awarded for five years and are renewable once. These positions offer an attractive salary, an annual research stipend, reduced teaching loads, and the opportunity to apply for start-up infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF). The successful candidate for the CRC position in Feminist Media Studies will, in the first instance, be offered an unconditional tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, as appropriate. The candidate will be required to work with the Department and the Faculty to prepare the formal CRC nomination according to the CRC program guidelines. The University will submit the nomination to the CRC Secretariat at the earliest opportunity. Founded in 1965, the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University is Canada’s oldest degree-granting department in the discipline. The Department offers programs leading to the BA, Graduate Diploma, MA, and PhD degrees. The undergraduate degree in Communication Studies is highly regarded for its integration of media production and critical theoretical perspectives. We are the only institution in Canada to offer an undergraduate program in Communication and Cultural Studies, and a graduate diploma in Communication. Our MA in Media Studies is unique in its structure and focus, and our bilingual, inter-university PhD program offers access to a wide range of resources and expertise. In keeping with Concordia's mission, the Department fosters inclusivity in its research, curriculum, and teaching practices, and is committed to serving the needs of a diverse student population. Montreal, where both Concordia campuses are located, is a world-class city of over 3 million people, offering a rich and diverse cultural life, and the intellectual stimulation of four major universities. In addition, the city is a major site of innovation and excellence in emerging digital media technologies, with significant government and private industry support. Candidates are encouraged to visit our departmental website for additional information concerning our programs and priorities: http://coms.concordia.ca/ Complete applications will consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of research achievements with a detailed five-year research plan (appropriate to the goals and objectives of the CRC program), a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and email addresses of three referees. Candidates who have not completed all requirements for a PhD will not be considered. Applications should be sent to: Prof. Rae Staseson, Chair Department of Communication Studies Concordia University 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1M8 This tenure-track position, linked to the CRC appointment, will begin July 1, 2011. The University will nominate the successful candidate to the CRC Secretariat at the earliest opportunity according to the guidelines of the CRC program. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All applications should reach the department no later than October 8, 2010. No electronic applications will be accepted. All inquiries about the position should be directed to Professor Staseson (Rae.Staseson(a)concordia.ca) Canadian and international applicants are encouraged to apply. Concordia University is committed to employment equity. -- Mia Consalvo, Ph.D. Visiting Associate Professor Comparative Media Studies Massachusetts Institute of Technology 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building 14N-226 Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA consalvo(a)mit.edu 617.324.1868

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Lib Congress releases new 'fair use' rules
by Richard Forno 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

This should prove interesting in the coming weeks and months. -rick Library of Congress makes jailbreaking legal for fair use updated 12:25 pm EDT, Mon July 26, 2010 US says jailbreaks, hacks OK when purpose is legal http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/07/26/us.says.jailbreaks.hacks.ok.w… The Library of Congress today ruled that breaking copy protection is legal on many devices, including phones, for the sake of fair use. The decision specifically allows smartphone owners to jailbreak and root their phones to run legal third-party apps. It similarly greenlights unlocking the phone for use on another network that allows the practice. Other exemptions also have significant impact on media. The move would let schools and others to break the CSS encryption on DVDs to use short clips for documentaries and other not-for-profit efforts. Video game owners can crack copy protection to study or fix security holes when it doesn't create an exploit by itself. Security dongles, such as USB sticks, that aren't made anymore or easily repaired can also be cracked. Pressure exerted on Amazon to remove text-to-speech from the Kindle has also been thwarted, as the exemptions would let owners break DRM barring the feature or any other conversion to an accessible format. The decision could almost immediately have an effect on Apple, Microsoft and any other smartphone OS designer whose platform prevents the installation of outside apps. While it would not force them to automatically allow software from beyond the App Store or Windows Phone Marketplace, it would prevent them from taking legal action against jailbreakers or app developers that aren't violating any laws. It could additionally prevent AT&T from taking legal action to stop customers from rooting Android phones to bypass its artificial ban on non-Market titles. None of the involved companies has yet to comment on or contest the Library of Congress decision.

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Primary text on affordances
by Denise N. Rall 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

Dear AIR-ERS - I have some colleagues here who have recently become interested in the concept of affordances (they are working in the field of visual arts). I know the term comes from engineering but if anyone has the primary reference at their fingertips it would be much appreciated. Cheers, Denise (writing from the island of Bali where the the celebrations of the Kite Festival has filled the skies each afternoon with amazing kites) Denise N. Rall, PhD. Special Projects, Faculty of Arts & Science Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW AUSTRALIA Mobile +(61)(0)438 233344 http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/esm/staff/pages/drall/ Popular Culture Association of Australia & Zealand POPCANNZ Conf. Auckland, New Zealand July 2011

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Re: [Air-L] Comic reflecting changing social relations with technology (Darren Purcell)
by Justin Reedy 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

Hi all, I was traveling this weekend, so I just saw Darren Purcell's email with the Arlo & Janis comic about social relations and technology. It reminded me that I wanted to post a link to this blog post and comic from Penny Arcade, a webcomic that is pretty big in the gaming world. Both of these are about the (relatively) recent news about Blizzard announcing that someone's real identity would be used to identify them in their online forums -- though they have walked back some of that after a pretty big backlash. The blog post (here) is pretty interesting, and has some good links included within: http://www.penny-arcade.com/2010/7/9/ The comic is pretty funny, but it is profane, so be warned if that's not your thing or if it's not safe for work viewing: http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/7/9/ On a related note, the Penny Arcade guys often have some interesting things to say about online gaming and technology in general. Most of their comics are pretty sophomoric (as they'd no doubt be the first to admit), but they also pretty smart and are tapped in to the gamer community. It's good recreational reading if you are interested in seeing how the 20-30something gamer demographic feels about the tech world. Cheers, -Justin ------------------------------------------------------- Justin Reedy Doctoral candidate Department of Communication University of Washington ------------------------------------------------------- On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 3:01 PM, <air-l-request(a)listserv.aoir.org> wrote: > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Darren Purcell <dpurcell(a)ou.edu> > To: air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org > Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:09 -0500 > Subject: [Air-L] Comic reflecting changing social relations with technology > Interesting comic about how the ease of using new apps changes social > dynamics in a relationship, including roles vis-a-vis technology. > > http://comics.com/arlo&janis/2010-07-22/ > > Darren > -------------------------------------------------------- > Darren Purcell > > Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Adviser > Dept. of Geography > University of Oklahoma > > SWAAG Secretary : http://www2.geog.okstate.edu/swaag/ > > Email: dpurcell(a)ou.edu > (405) 325-9193 > http://ags.ou.edu/~dpurcell/ <http://ags.ou.edu/%7Edpurcell/> > http://ou.academia.edu/DarrenPurcell > > > > >

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thanks for your important work (fwd)
by Barry Wellman 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

Nice that the word is -- finally -- getting out. Dr DePaulo also has a longer version in Psychology Today. My expectation is that HuffPo will get more media play Barry Wellman See below: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:03:02 -0700 From: Bella DePaulo <depaulo(a)psych.ucsb.edu> To: wanghua(a)usc.edu, wellman(a)chass.utoronto.ca Subject: thanks for your important work So good to see that myth of growing social isolation getting debunked: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bella-depaulo/americans-have-more-frien_b_658… --Bella DePaulo

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Re: [Air-L] Air-L Digest, Vol 72, Issue 27
by Jo Pierson 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

'Affordances' is indeed an interesting and powerful concept, used more and more from an interdisciplinary perspective. Besides the excellent references made to the seminal works, you could also check out the following overview texts on the notion: * Greeno, James G. (1994) 'Gibson's affordances', in Psychological Review, 101 (2), 336-342. * McGrenere, Joanna & Ho, Wayne (2000) Affordances: clarifying and evolving a concept. Paper presented at 'Graphics Interface 2000', May 2000, Montreal. In addition also Paul Dourish has discussed this notion clearly in his inspiring book: * Dourish, Paul (2001) Where the action is: the foundations of embodied interaction. Cambridge: The MIT Press, 233. Kind regards, Jo ------------------------------------- Jo Pierson, Ph.D. Senior Researcher IBBT - SMIT, Studies on Media, Information & Telecommunication Vrije Universiteit Brussel Offices: Pleinlaan 9, 2nd floor B - 1050 Brussels Belgium Tel: +32 2 629 16 27 Fax: +32 2 629 17 00 E-mail: jo.pierson(a)vub.ac.be http://smit.vub.ac.be 'SMIT 2010, 20 years of Research, Collaboration and Friendship' Op 26-jul-10, om 00:00 heeft air-l-request(a)listserv.aoir.org het volgende geschreven: > Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:06:03 -0700 (PDT) > From: "Denise N. Rall" <denrall(a)yahoo.com> > To: air-l(a)aoir.org > Subject: [Air-L] Primary text on affordances > Message-ID: <486678.19065.qm(a)web112713.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Dear AIR-ERS - > > I have some colleagues here who have recently become interested in > the concept of affordances (they are working in the field of visual > arts). > > I know the term comes from engineering but if anyone has the primary > reference at their fingertips it would be much appreciated. > > Cheers, Denise > > (writing from the island of Bali where the the celebrations of the > Kite Festival has filled the skies each afternoon with amazing kites) > > > Denise N. Rall, PhD. Special Projects, Faculty of Arts & Science > Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW AUSTRALIA Mobile +(61)(0)438 > 233344 http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/esm/staff/pages/drall/ > Popular Culture Association of Australia & Zealand POPCANNZ Conf. > Auckland, New Zealand July 2011

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CFC: Managing Open Innovation Technologies
by Stefan Hrastinski 24 Jul '10

24 Jul '10

Call for Chapter Proposals Managing Open Innovation Technologies Deadline: 15 September 2010 We invite submissions for an edited book, planned to be published with Springer, on the role of ICT, Web 2.0 technologies and their relation to Open Innovation. As aspects of open innovation are redrawing boundaries for innovation and collaboration, we encourage researchers and reflective practitioners from all disciplines and fields that focus on aspects of technology and innovation in their research or service to consider submitting proposals for case studies (3000-5000 words) or research articles (7000-10,000 words). Chapters are to address aspects of creating new business opportunities by engaging end-users in co-creative activities by means of supporting technology. While contributions should rest on scientific methods and rigor, the style of writing should be practically oriented and suitable for both researchers and advanced practitioners interested in learning about and adopting open innovation. The purpose of the book is to advance and disseminate practically relevant research on systematic practical open innovation, and make research results available to practitioners. The intended target audience is the international academic community and industry (the software and ICT sector as provider of technology and other sectors as adopters), including government, NPOs and NGOs. Open innovation involves all aspects of creating new business opportunities by engaging end-users in co-creative activities. Web 2.0 technologies has caused electronic collaboration to evolve, hence paving the way for companies to invite customers and employees to be involved in the refinement of their offerings. Ideally open innovation will create win-win situations where users get services that are more oriented to their needs and organizations will offer services that are more desired by the market. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, the following: * Collaboration systems and open innovation * Social software and open innovation * Open source software lessons for open innovation * ICT and inter-/intra-organizational innovation * Management of IT for open innovation * The role of open standards in relation to open innovation technology * Users as innovators in a digital environment * ICT and consumer innovation networks * Lessons from open innovation in practice * Tools for open innovation * Frameworks for deploying open innovation * Technology and applications for open innovation * Design, application and evaluation of ICT for open innovation * Implementation, integration and maintenance of ICT for open innovation * Successful exemplars, such as commercial open source projects and open innovation clusters * Theoretical foundations, methodological issues, practical approaches and underlying trends of open innovation You are cordially invited to submit on or before September 15, 2010, a 2-3 page proposal explaining the purpose, objectives, and focus of the proposed chapter. Proposals should include a 2-4 sentences overview of the general topic area, an outline of major topics/major sections covered by the chapter, as well as contact information and a brief bio for each author. Authors will be notified by October 1, 2010 about the status of their proposals. Authors of accepted proposals will be invited to participate in a developmental workshop in Uppsala, Sweden, on November 5, 2010. Drafts of chapters (approx. 6,000 words) are due by January 15, 2011. Important Dates: September 15, 2010: Proposal Submission Deadline October 1, 2010: Notification of Acceptance November 5, 2010: Developmental workshop January 15, 2011: Full Chapter Submission February 20 2011: Comments and feedback May 1, 2011: Final Chapter Submission Inquiries and submissions to be forwarded electronically (.odf, .doc, .pdf): Jenny Eriksson Lundstr?m (Primary Contact) Uppsala University Dept. Informatics and Media and Swedish IT-User Centre Box 513 SE-751 20 UPPSALA +46 (0)18-4711163 jenny.eriksson(a)nita.uu.se<mailto:jenny.eriksson@nita.uu.se> Stefan Hrastinski KTH and Swedish IT-User Centre, Uppsala University stefanh(a)kth.se<mailto:stefanh@kth.se> Pär J. Ågerfalk Uppsala University Dept. Informatics and Media and Swedish IT-User Centre par.agerfalk(a)im.uu.se<mailto:par.agerfalk@im.uu.se> Mats Edenius Uppsala University Dept. Informatics and Media and Swedish IT-User Centre mats.edenius(a)nita.uu.se<mailto:mats.edenius@nita.uu.se>

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Alexander Street Streaming Music Collections Go Mobile—Easy Access Options Include QR Codes
by Gerry McKiernan 23 Jul '10

23 Jul '10

Patrons of subscribing libraries can now listen to hundreds of thousands of classical, jazz, world music, and other recordings from smart phones and other mobile devices. ALEXANDRIA, VA, July 15, 2010—Electronic publisher Alexander Street Press has launched mobile access to its complete line of streaming music collections—including Classical Music Library, Jazz Music Library, and Smithsonian Global Sound® for Libraries—making it possible for patrons at subscribing libraries to listen using internet-enabled smart phones and other mobile devices. [snip]. The publisher’s mobile access options include QR codes, or two-dimensional barcodes [snip] QR readers are readily available as free or inexpensive add-on applications, and many mobile phones come with QR readers pre-installed. QR codes can be auto-generated for every recording, album, and playlist in Alexander Street’s streaming music collections—patrons simply scan the image with their mobile device and start streaming immediately. [snip] Users can also send Alexander Street recordings and playlists to their mobile device using automatic email or SMS text options, or by navigating directly to a mobile-friendly URL. At present, Alexander Street supports mobile access for all Android and iPhone devices, including the iPod iTouch and iPad. Later in 2010, the publisher plans to release streaming access to its nine video collections, including American History in Video, Dance in Video, and Ethnographic Video Online. To learn more, visit [http://alexanderstreet.com. [snip] Source ] http://bit.ly/creymp [ /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 Follow Me On Twitter > http://twitter.com/GMcKBlogs >>> " !!! We Must Not Let Our Minds Be Confined Nor Defined By Our Place Or Time !!! " <<< [ http://bit.ly/cQWU8U ] _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID2…

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