Per his request I am sending this out to the AoIR community. If you have questions please send them directly to Bruce. ________________________________________ From: Bruce Henderson <bruce.henderson@colorado.edu> Following up on the New Media for New Research Symposium at the University of Minnesota last September, Nora Paul and I have organized a symposium/workshop aimed only on the topic of Internet research ethics. One outcome of the September conference was that participants said they wanted a conference/workshop devoted completely on Internet Research Ethics.... and this is that conference! Charles Ess, who conducted the ethics session in Minnesota, has agreed to lead our discussions for this conference, which will be held June 17-19 at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Elizabeth Buchanan, editor of the book Readings in Virtual Research Ethics: Issues and Controversies, also will give a presentation and assist with discussions; as will Annette Markham, University of Illinois at Chicago, who will talk about IRBs and research methods; and Phil Weiser, University of Colorado at Boulder, will talk about legal issues and Internet research. I am writing to invite your participation in the "Understanding Internet Research Ethics" symposium/workshop June 17-19 at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Conference registration/hotel information is at: http://newmedia.Colorado.EDU/ethics/ As part of the registration, please propose an Internet research ethics scenario that we could discuss in a workshop format as part of this conference. The registration form includes an area where you could propose such an ethical dilemma. Calls for research ethics dilemma proposals have been sent out generally prior to this, but with the deadline fast approaching for proposals (April 5). Sincerely, Bruce Henderson Associate Professor University of Colorado at Boulder Lois Ann Scheidt MPA MIS SPHR CCP Doctoral Student School of Library and Information Science Indiana University Bloomington IN USA Webpage: http://www.loisscheidt.com Blog: http://www.professional-lurker.com