From yanglegd at gmail.com Tue Nov 15 16:14:15 2016 From: yanglegd at gmail.com (Le Yang) Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:14:15 -0600 Subject: [Sigdl-l] Special issue calls for papers from journal Information & Learning Science Message-ID: The special issue titled *Innovation of Information Services in the Age of ?Internet Plus?* is calling for papers that theorize and model integration of Internet and mobile technologies with information service (Internet *plus* Information Services). The guest editor is calling for scholarly contributions including: 1. Original Research Articles - Theoretical articles that construct the integration framework of library and information services and Internet and mobile technologies - Conceptual articles that introduce innovative development of library and information services - Quantitative and qualitative research that covers information seeking behaviors and user need assessments in the age of Internet - Modeling articles that explore potential paradigms and solutions that resolve the emerging information and service needs in traditional fields, e.g. education, scientific research, social construction, digital government, etc. 2. Case Studies - Case studies on the development of innovative technologies and services that utilize Internet and digital technologies - Best practices and evaluation of implementation of innovative technologies and services - Evaluation of developed and/or developing technologies of ?Internet + Information Services? on other traditional fields, e.g. education, scientific research, social construction, digital government, etc. *Deadline for manuscript submission is February 12, 2017.* For submission and other information about the special issue, please refer to the page of special issue: http://emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/call_for_papers.htm?id=6951 Please feel free to discuss a potential research idea and proposal with the guest editor Le Yang yanglegd at gmail.com. About the Journal: *New Library World* is changing its name at year-end, to become *Information and Learning Science*. The journal embraces and explores all aspects of the creation, collection, discovery and use of all types of information, knowledge, learning and research resources. Also the interdisciplinary study of teaching and learning across key fields within information and learning sciences and beyond. Account will be taken of social, cultural, economic, ergonomic, ethical and sectoral issues. For more information about the journal, please refer to the journal website: http://emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=nlw Regards, Le Yang Texas Tech University -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From yanglegd at gmail.com Tue Nov 15 16:16:15 2016 From: yanglegd at gmail.com (Le Yang) Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:16:15 -0600 Subject: [Sigdl-l] Journal of Web Librarianship - Call for Papers Message-ID: *Journal of Web Librarianship - Call for Papers * The *Journal of Web Librarianship* is planning a special issue on Internet discovery on digital collections entitled: *Digital Collection Metadata & Internet Discovery*. See the full call for proposals: http://bit.ly/2eZu3Er *Subject Coverage* This special issue offers a platform for researchers to discuss topics relevant to the potential combination of best strategies regarding metadata, digital repositories, digital formats, search engine indexing, and Internet discovery. Subject coverage includes but is not limited to Digital Collection Metadata Evaluation, Digital Repository Systems Evaluation, Digital Collection Development, Indexing Evaluation of Digital Formats, Search Engine Indexing, Search Engine Algorithm Evaluation, and Internet Discovery on Digital Repositories. *Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:* 1. Original Research ? Evaluation of metadata of digital collections ? Evaluation of digital repository system pertaining to facilitating content discoverability ? Evaluation of search engine indexing on metadata or digital file formats ? Evaluation of search engine algorithm and/or search engine optimization 2. Case Studies ? Best strategies for facilitating Internet discovery of digital collections ? Best practices for developing and promoting digital collections on the Internet ? Workflows for optimizing digital collection and metadata development Manuscript preparation requirements can be found on the *Journal of Web Librarianship* Author Guidelines site. All submissions will be refereed by at least two reviewers. The *Journal of Web Librarianship* receives all manuscript submissions electronically via its ScholarOne Manuscripts site located at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/JWebLib. If you have questions about the suitability of your idea or further follow up questions, feel free to ask the guest editors Le Yang yanglegd at yahoo.com and Joy M. Perrin joy.m.perrin at ttu.edu. *Important dates* Full paper submission: March 30, 2017 Notification of decision: June 30, 2017 Revised submission: July 31, 2017 Final acceptance notification: August 31, 2017 Final version of paper: September 30, 2017 Publication: December, 2017 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vdressle at kent.edu Thu Nov 17 09:16:39 2016 From: vdressle at kent.edu (DRESSLER, Virginia) Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:16:39 +0000 Subject: [Sigdl-l] FW: Open Repositories Conference (OR2017) Proposal Deadline Extended Message-ID: Apologies for cross postings From: Rdap [mailto:rdap-bounces at asis.org] On Behalf Of Carol Minton Morris Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:06 AM Subject: Open Repositories Conference (OR2017) Proposal Deadline Extended FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2016 Brisbane, Australia Read it online: http://or2017.net/2016/11/17/or-2017-call-for-proposals-submissions-deadline-extended/ Open Repositories Conference Update: OR2017 Proposal Deadline Extended The final deadline for submitting proposals for the Twelfth International Conference on Open Repositories (@OR2017aus and #OR2017) has been extended until Wednesday, November 30, 2016. The conference is scheduled to take place June 26-30 in Brisbane, Australia and is being hosted by The University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Griffith University. The theme this year is ?Open : Innovation | Knowledge | Repositories.? You may review the call for proposals here: http://or2017.net/call-for-proposals/ Submit your proposal here: https://www.conftool.net/or2017/ by November 30, 2016 We look forward to seeing you at OR2017! PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Sue Hutley, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia Andrea Schweer, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand Elin Stangeland, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway Contact: or17-program-chairs at googlegroups.com LOCAL HOSTS The University of Queensland (UQ); Queensland University of Technology (QUT); Griffith University Contact: or2017 at qut.edu.au CONFERENCE WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FAQs about OR2017: http://or2017.net/frequently-asked-questions/ Web site: or2017.net Twitter: @OR2017aus Tag: #OR2017 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ORConference/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: ATT00001.txt URL: From kevco at unm.edu Fri Nov 18 13:15:23 2016 From: kevco at unm.edu (Kevin Comerford) Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:15:23 +0000 Subject: [Sigdl-l] Digital Humanities Librarian Position Announcement - University of New Mexico (search extended) Message-ID: University of New Mexico College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences Digital Humanities Librarian The University of New Mexico College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (UL&LS) seeks a Digital Humanities Librarian. This position reports to the Director of Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communication. This is a full-time, 12-month position with faculty rank and tenure status negotiable based on qualifications and experience. The desired start date is March 1, 2017. The annual salary is negotiable based on qualifications, with full benefits. The Digital Humanities Librarian will provide specialized reference, consulting and project development services to humanities students, faculty, and researchers at UNM. As the Libraries' designated expert in emerging humanities research tools and methods, this position will collaborate with library and academic colleagues across campus and throughout New Mexico to develop and promote innovative new digital scholarship services. This position will also serve as the Libraries' subject specialist for English, and as a member of the Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communication unit, they will contribute to digital collections and access initiatives. The Digital Humanities Librarian will keep current with emerging research and instructional tools and technologies. They will establish and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and researchers and employ communication, organization, analytic, and problem-solving skills. For best consideration, apply online by December 9, 2016. Go to the UNMJobs website at http://unmjobs.unm.edu/ and search for posting #0835496. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. Kevin J. Comerford, Associate Professor Director of Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communication Director of IT Services UNM University Libraries kevco at unm.edu (505) 277-6341 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From conference at icdim.org Wed Nov 30 00:03:14 2016 From: conference at icdim.org (conference at icdim.org) Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 10:33:14 +0530 Subject: [Sigdl-l] ICADIWT 2017 Message-ID: <658fb66aa0b167c55d6a5b2fa6f55d49@icdim.org> Call for Papers Eighth International Conference on the Applications of Digital Information and Web Technologies (ICADIWT 2017) March 29-31, 2017 Universidad Aut?noma de Ciudad Juarez. Juarez City, Mexico www.socio.org.uk/icadiwt (Proceedings and workshop papers will be published by IOS press and indexed in many databases) Proceedings will be published in IOS Press series (Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications (FAIA) http://www.frontiersinai.com/?q=indexing The Eigth International Conference on the Applications of Digital Information and Web Technologies (ICADIWT 2017) is a forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their latest research results, ideas, developments and applications in the areas of Computer Communications, Communication networks, Communication Software Communication Technologies and Applications, and other related themes. This conference (ICADIWT Edition VIII) will include presentations of contributed papers and state-of-the-art lectures by invited keynote speakers. Topics This conference welcomes papers address on, but not limited to, the following research topics: Internet Communication Internet Technologies Web Applications Internet Software Data Access and Transmission Digital Communication Software Digital Networks Web Communication Interfaces Internet Content Processing Internet of Things Internet of Everything Data Communication Databases and applications Web Systems Engineering Design Intelligent Agent Systems Semantic Web Studies Adaptive Web applications and personalization Navigation and hypermedia Actuators and sensors Robotics and Machine Vision Vibration and noise control Smart structures Motion Control MEMS Control Automation Human-machine interfaces Real-time simulation Important Dates Submission of papers January 08, 2017 Notification February 05, 2017 Camera ready February 28, 2017 Registration February 28, 2017 Conference Dates March 29-31, 2017 Program Committees Honarary Chair Francisco L?pez Hern?ndez (Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico) Salvador Noriega Morales, (Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico) Luis Ricardo Vidal Portilla, (Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico) General Chairs Ricardo Rodriguez Jorge, (Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico) Jolanta Mizera-Pietraszko, (Opole University, Poland) Submissions at- http://www.socio.org.uk/icadiwt/paper-submission/ Contact icadiwt at socio.org.uk diwt at dirf.org ---------------------------------------------