This message bounced as "spam" when first sent. Hope it goes through now. SOrry for th einconvenience Best regards, Michel J. Menou mailto:Michel.Menou@wanadoo.fr This is a forwarded message From: Michel J. Menou <Michel.Menou@wanadoo.fr> To: air-l@aoir.org Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2004, 3:35:12 PM Subject: CfP Workshop on measuring the information society at AoIR5, Brighton U.K. ===8<==============Original message text=============== Dear Colleagues Please find below the call for contribution in the above mentioned workshop. As you will notice we have tried to design the event so as to allow for the widest possible participation. Data and indicators about the information society are feeding policies that affect you. This is your chance to air your voice about them. Looking forward to your contributions Best regards, Michel Menou +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Pre conference workshop Association of Internet Researchers Conference Brighton, U.K. Saturday 18 September 3-6 p.m. MEASURING THE INFORMATION SOCIETY : WHAT, HOW, FOR WHOM AND WHAT ? Co-Sponsored by the European Chapter of the American Society for Information Science & Technology - ASIS&T/EC Organizers Dr. Michel J. Menou, Information and Knowledge Management consultant, France & International liaison officer, ASIS&T Dr. John Daly, Science an technology consultant, USA Dr. Philippe Vidal, Coordinator E-Atlas project, GRESOC, University of Toulouse 2, France Scope and objectives As public, private and civil society organizations are increasingly trying to promote and/or take advantage of the information society, or else the networked economy, the need for statistical data and indicators that reflect initial situations, change and its consequences is generating a variety of initiatives. Networked Readiness Index, Digital Access Index, Information Intelligence Quotient, INESXSK, Community Connectivity Indicators, to name a few, have flourished over the years. This workshop will provide an opportunity for a critical review and unconstrained discussion of: - existing instruments and the frameworks upon which they are based - data sources, gathering and calculation methods - intended audiences, usability and reliability - requirements for improved measures serving all categories of stakeholders It is hoped that as a result of the workshop, participants will be equipped with a renewed broad overview of information society measures and a vision of the main directions for future research and development in this area. Process Those interested to participate should submit by June 26, 2004 to M.Menou (Michel.Menou@wanadoo.fr) an outline in English (500 to 750 words maximum) of a position paper dealing with any aspect of the above topic. Several aspects my be touched in the same paper, or alternatively several papers be submitted. Outlines should highlight in practical terms what the issue is, what is going right, what is going wrong, why in both case, and what is required to improve the situation. Outlines will be refereed. The number of participants will be limited with a view to secure the best possible conditions for interaction and also for practical reasons. Authors of an accepted contribution will be notified by July 31, 2004. They will be invited to provide an expanded outline or short position paper (2500 words maximum) by August 31, 2004 at the latest. They will also be requested to register for the workshop and hopefully the AoIR conference by the same date. Upon acceptance outlines, expanded abstracts or short papers will be posted on an electronic list and web site with a view to allow for an advance discussion among participants and other interested parties. The list will be moderated in order to avoid inappropriate postings. The listserv can be found at http://www.developmentgateway.com/evaluation ; go to the link at the top of the right hand column and find all information in the FAQ section. We hope the postings and discussions could start by mid June. At the workshop the discussion will be arranged around 3 main topics: what to measure, how to measure, users and use of the measures. For each of them participants will be invited to very briefly summarize their positions before a general discussion takes place. There will be no formal presentation of papers. It is assumed that all those present will have read beforehand the contributions circulated through the list. If participants so desire a summary of the discussions and conclusions will be posted on the discussion list and/or web site, anonymity of contributions being secured if and when appropriate. Workshop Registration fees (to cover local arrangements costs) 1 workshop for attendees of the AoIR conference = £20 2 workshops for attendees of the AoIR conference = £30 1 workshop only (without attendance at AoIR conference) = £40 2 workshops only (without attendance at AoIR conference) = £70 Separate registration for AoIR conference. All participants in the workshops and/or conference must pay the fees. AoIR is not subsidized and operates on volunteer work. Conference web site http://aoir.org/2004 =========================================================================== Dr. Michel J. Menou Consultant in Information and Knowledge Management Visiting Professor of Information Policy, City University London, U.K. B.P. 15 49350 Les Rosiers sur Loire, France Email: Michel.Menou@wanadoo.fr Phone: +33 (0)2 41518165 Fax: +33 (0)2 41511043 http://www.soi.city.ac.uk/organisation/is/research/ciber/peoplemenou.html =========================================================================== ===8<===========End of original message text===========