From buckland at ischool.berkeley.edu Mon Dec 12 22:14:27 2016 From: buckland at ischool.berkeley.edu (Michael Buckland) Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:14:27 -0800 Subject: [Sighfis-l] ISKO France 2017 CFP Message-ID: <6b9ba9d5-4010-93ea-696b-e843047903e1@ischool.berkeley.edu> ISKO France -- the French Chapter of the International Society for Knowledge Organization -- will hold its biennial conference in Paris July 11-12, 2017. The call for papers invites presentations in either English or French on the theme: Epistemological and theoretical foundations of Information ?Documentation science: a tribute to francophone pioneers. Details at http://www.isko-france.asso.fr/home/index.php/en/ -- Michael Buckland Emeritus Professor, School of Information, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-4600 http://people.ischool.berkeley.edu/~buckland/ From buckland at ischool.berkeley.edu Thu Dec 15 09:50:26 2016 From: buckland at ischool.berkeley.edu (Michael Buckland) Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:50:26 -0800 Subject: [Sighfis-l] DOCAM Proceedings Message-ID: Papers presented at the Document Academy's 2016 Annual Meeting in Denton, Texas, are now available in the latest issue of the /Proceedings of the Document Academy/ at http://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/docam/vol3/iss2/ This site already hosts the papers from the 2014 and 2015 Annual Meetings and also the special issue earlier this year celebrating the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Documentation Studies program at the University of Tromso. This material constitutes a significant resource for anyone interested in the Foundations of Information Science. Special thanks are due to the editors and to the University of Akron Press but only for publishing it but for providing open access to it. Michael -- Michael Buckland Emeritus Professor, School of Information, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-4600 http://people.ischool.berkeley.edu/~buckland/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From buckland at ischool.berkeley.edu Sat Dec 17 17:19:39 2016 From: buckland at ischool.berkeley.edu (Michael Buckland) Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 14:19:39 -0800 Subject: [Sighfis-l] History of Information conference, Philadelphia, Feb 23-25, 2016 Message-ID: In partnership with the Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry at the Chemical Heritage Foundation, the University of Pennsylvania Libraries announces: /The Science of Information, 1870-1945: The Universalization of Knowledge in a Utopian Age// /February 23-25, 2017. Registration is free and open to the public. http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/lectures/science_of_information.html Michael Buckland -- Michael Buckland Emeritus Professor, School of Information, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-4600 http://people.ischool.berkeley.edu/~buckland/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From eschenfelder at wisc.edu Mon Dec 19 09:04:20 2016 From: eschenfelder at wisc.edu (Kristin Eschenfelder) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:04:20 +0000 Subject: [Sighfis-l] job: history of IT, history of information Message-ID: Posting on behalf of UW-Madison colleagues in History of Science. Despite the call's use of the term "history of information technology" they would welcome "history of information" applicants, including pre-20th century folks. Cheers, Kristin Eschenfelder ************************************************ Assistant Professor of History of Science University of Wisconsin-Madison The Department of the History of Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for an Assistant Professor position (tenure-track) beginning August 2017. We are especially interested in applications in the following areas: (1) history of science or technology before 1800; (2) history of the human sciences; or (3) history of information technologies. We are also interested in applicants whose area of study lies outside the United States. We are open to a variety of disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and methodological approaches. We are particularly interested in candidates who can promote interdisciplinary synergies between the History of Science, Medicine, & Technology (HSMT) program and other study programs in the Department of History; the Holtz Center for Science & Technology Studies; and/or other programs in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences. The successful candidate is expected to conduct significant scholarly research leading to publication in the area of specialization; teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and actively participate in the broader HSMT community at UW-Madison. Appropriate departmental, university, and public outreach service is required. A Ph.D. in History of Science; History; Science & Technology Studies; or closely related discipline prior to the start of the appointment is required. Applications must be received by January 24, 2017. All applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.wisc.edu . Search for 88583. Electronic applications must include PDF files of the following: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and one article-length writing sample or chapter. If the writing sample forms part of a larger book manuscript or dissertation, please include an abstract and table of contents or a statement of how the writing sample fits in with the larger project. You will be asked to provide contact information for three references; they will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference. The letter of application should include a statement of interest that discusses current and future research as well as anticipated course offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should comment specifically on their capacity to teach current HSMT undergraduate courses as well as new courses that would complement existing offerings. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by phone or Skype. Questions about the position may be directed to either of the search committee co-chairs, Professor Florence Hsia (fchsia at wisc.edu) or Professor Sue Lederer (selederer at wisc.edu). UW-Madison is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. State law requires a criminal background check prior to employment. The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Kristin R. Eschenfelder Director and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor SLIS, the iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Madison eschenfelder at wisc.edu 608-263-2105 608-263-2900 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kherold at adelphi.edu Tue Dec 20 14:53:23 2016 From: kherold at adelphi.edu (Ken Herold) Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:53:23 -0500 Subject: [Sighfis-l] DEADLINE EXTENDED: Special Issue of Library Trends on "Information and the Body" Message-ID: *.........................................................................................................................................................................* We are extending the deadline for a title/extended abstract from January 1 to January 15th. We hope this gives everyone a chance to enjoy the holidays and also submit a proposal to this Special Issue of Library Trends on "Information and the Body." All the best wishes, Jenna ............................................................ ............................................................ ................................................. Dear SIG-HFIS, Seasons greetings to all. As a co-editor with Andrew Cox and Brian Griffin, I am writing to extend a personal invitation for you to contribute to a special issue of *Library Trends*, entitled Information and the Body (click to see the complete call). We are aiming to make this an important collection and believe that SIG-HFIS members are a source of great ideas on this research frontier. Sincerely, Jenna *Jenna Hartel, Ph.D., Associate ProfessorFaculty of InformationUniversity of Toronto140 St. George StreetToronto, Ontario M5S 3G6*website: www.jennahartel.info see also: www.iSquares.info *(NEW!)*see also: Metatheoretical Snowmen email: jennahartel at hotmail.com or jenna.hartel at utoronto.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: