From michel.menou at orange.fr Wed Sep 3 15:25:22 2014 From: michel.menou at orange.fr (Michel Menou) Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 21:25:22 +0200 Subject: [Sigifp-l] Fwd: [tripleC] New Special Issue Published: Theorising Digital Labour and Virtual Work In-Reply-To: <20140902183013.E32F56340BCF@dd29412.kasserver.com> References: <20140902183013.E32F56340BCF@dd29412.kasserver.com> Message-ID: <54076B22.1030603@orange.fr> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [tripleC] New Special Issue Published: Theorising Digital Labour and Virtual Work Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:43:49 +0200 From: Christian Fuchs To: Michel J. Menou Dear Readers of tripleC, I want to point you towards a new special issue of tripleC that has just been published. The articles are available as pdf, html, and as one comprehensive pdf for download at: http://www.triple-c.at/index.php/tripleC/issue/current Special issue: Philosophers of the World Unite! Theorising Digital Labour and Virtual Work - Definitions, Dimensions and Forms Edited by Marisol Sandoval, Christian Fuchs, Jernej A. Prodnik, Sebastian Sevignani, Thomas Allmer in context of the COST Action Dynamics of Virtual Work http://dynamicsofvirtualwork.com/ This special issue of tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique aims to contribute to building a theoretical framework for the critical analysis of digital labour, virtual work, and related concepts that can initiate further debates, inform empirical studies, and inspire social struggles connected to work and labour in and beyond digital capitalism. The papers collected in this special issue (a) provide systematic definitions of digital labour, (b) analyse its specific dimension, and (c) discuss different forms of digital labour. The papers collected in this special issue theorise digital labour as a multifaceted field characterised by exploitation, alienation, precariousness, power, inequality, ideology, and struggle. These problems of digital labour are however not inherent to digital technology as such but result from its inclusion and application in capitalist relations of production. Theorising digital labour, as labour that produces or makes use of digital technologies, can help to understand its problems, limits, potentials, and contradictions. It can therefore highlight the need for social change and inspire political action. However, the act of freeing digital technology from being an instrument for the domination of labour requires to go beyond just interpreting the world and to engage in social struggles that want to change it. TOC: Introduction: Philosophers of the World Unite! Theorising Digital Labour and Virtual Work?Definitions, Dimensions, and Forms Marisol Sandoval, Christian Fuchs, Jernej A. Prodnik, Sebastian Sevignani, Thomas Allmer Work and Labour as Metonymy and Metaphor Olivier Frayss? Digital Workers of the World Unite! A Framework for Critically Theorising and Analysing Digital Labour Christian Fuchs, Marisol Sandoval Circuits of Labour: A Labour Theory of the iPhone Era Jack Linchuan Qiu, Melissa Gregg, Kate Crawford Concepts of Digital Labour: Schelling's Naturphilosophie Kevin Michael Mitchell Digital Labour and the Use-value of Human Work. On the Importance of Labouring Capacity for understanding Digital Capitalism Sabine Pfeiffer The Ideological Reproduction: (Free) Labouring and (Social) Working within Digital Landscapes Marco Briziarelli Alienation and Digital Labour?A Depth-Hermeneutic Inquiry into Online Commodification and the Unconscious Steffen Kr?ger, Jacob Johanssen Production Cultures and Differentiations of Digital Labour Yujie Chen Digital Labour in Chinese Internet Industries Bingqing Xia Will Work For Free: The Biopolitics of Unwaged Digital Labour Brian Brown Toward a Political Economy of ?Audience Labour? in the Digital Era Brice Nixon Playing, Gaming, Working and Labouring: Framing the Concepts and Relations Arwid Lund _______________ tripleC : Communication, Capitalism & Critique | Open Access Journal for a Global Sustainable Information Society |http://www.triple-c.at -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Faculty Position: University at Buffalo (UB), State University of New York (SUNY), Department of Library & Information Studies (Nesset, Valerie) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:22:03 -0400 From: "Rosenbaum, Howard S." To: asis-l at asis.org Subject: [Asis-l] ASIST '14> SIG-SI Research Symposium Final Schedule Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 The 10th Annual Social Informatics Research Symposium (SIG SI) @ the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology Connecting (Epistemic) Cultures and (Intellectual) Communities Please join us in Seattle and celebrate with us as we mark the 10th year of the SIG-SI Research Symposium! Saturday, November 1, 2014, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle Washington, USA Organizers: Pnina Fichman, Indiana University (fichman at indiana.edu) Howard Rosenbaum, Indiana University (hrosenba at indiana.edu) Sponsored by SIG-SI and the Rob Kling Center for Social Informatics Note: Early registration deadline for the conference is Friday, 9/18/2014 Schedule 8:30-8:40 Introduction ? Social Informatics and Epistemic Cultures 8:40-9:40 Papers 8:40-9:00 EunJeong Cheon and Mohammad Hossein Jarrahi, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The interplay between different forms of knowledge and use of ICTs in knowledge practices of consultants 9:00-9:20 Wayne Buente, Luz Quiroga, Tamara Heck and Joe Greene, University of Hawaii at Manoa Between Two Publics: Examining the Social Context of ICT use among Homeless Individuals in Hawaii 9:20-9:40 Asen O. Ivanov, University of Toronto Genres of Workplace Practices: Towards a New Socio-Technical Idiom for Organizational Informatics 9:40-10:00 Mohhamad Jarrahi, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Social informatics and directions for future research on implications of ICTs in organizations 10:00-10:20 Break and Poster Session 10:20-11:20: Panel discussion: Social Informatics and Epistemic Cultures Invited scholars will be asked to reflect and consider the following questions: ? How do you see your work as bridging epistemic cultures and intellectual communities? ? What are the social and technological forces that enable and constrain connections between SI and cognate intellectual communities? ? What are some of the ways in which we can begin to establish and maintain connections among SI and cognate epistemic cultures and intellectual communities? ? What can a social informatics approach tell us about the nature of the boundaries among SI and cognate epistemic communities? ? What are the challenges and opportunities of engaging in this type of SI work? 11:20-11:40 Networking break 11:40-12:30 Best paper awards and presentations 2013 Social Informatics Paper ($1,000) Budhathoki, N.R, and Haythornthwaite, C. (2013). Motivation for open collaboration: Crowd and community models and the case of OpenStreeMap. American Behavioral Scientist 57: 548-575. 2012 Best Social Informatics Student Paper ($500): Gal Oestreicher-SInger and Lior Zalmanson Oestricher-Singer, G. and Zalmanson, L. (2013). Content or Community? A digital business strategy for content providers in the social age. MISQ, 37 No. 2, pp. 591-616. Poster Min Sook Park and Hyejin Park, Florida State University Health Information Referencing in Online Communities: Case Study of Breast Cancer Information for Korean Immigrants Fees: Early-bird: SIG/SI Members $90, Members $100, Non-members $120? Regular: SIG/SI Members $105, Members $115, Non-members $135 For more about the workshop: http://www.asist.org/asist2014/seminars_workshops_SIG_SI.html To register for the workshop (and the conference): http://www.asist.org/asist2014/register.html For more about Rob Kling Center for Social Informatics: http://rkcsi.indiana.edu ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:46:04 +0200 From: " Katriina Bystr?m " To: Subject: [Asis-l] CIS at Strathclyde seeks to appoint a Lecturer Message-ID: <5411533C02000086000214B9 at gwis1.adm.hb.se> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" FYI >>> Ian Ruthven 09/01/14 4:49 PM >>> The Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) seeks to appoint a Lecturer to enhance the internationally leading iLab research group. CIS provides one of the largest postgraduate programmes in Information and Library Studies in the UK, and is a member of the iSchools group, a coalition of the worlds leading information schools. Our i-Lab research group has particular interests in information seeking behaviour, information architecture, and information policy; with much of our work societal in nature, investigating human information need and use, and informing interactive public information system service design. The successful applicant will be expected to further develop the Department?s reputation for excellence in one or more of these areas. S/he will also be expected to contribute to the Department?s teaching activities in the areas of Information and/or Library Studies. See full details, including the online application form, at: https://but.mis.strath.ac.uk/vacancies/control/vacancyMenu Closing date: 30th September 2014 ------ Ian Ruthven Department of Computer and Information Sciences University of Strathclyde Glasgow G1 1XH Email: Ian.Ruthven at cis.strath.ac.uk Tel: +44 141 548 4527 Fax: +44 141 548 4523 http://www.cis.strath.ac.uk/~ir The University of Strathclyde is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC015263. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: < http://mail.asis.org/pipermail/asis-l/attachments/20140911/e62d7961/attachment-0001.html > ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 11:39:13 -0600 From: - slis To: asis-l at asis.org Subject: [Asis-l] Job posting Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Chair, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Closing Date ? October 19th, 2014 The Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, invites applications and nominations for the position of *Chair of the School of Library and Information Studies *(SLIS). The School consists of nine dynamic and award winning faculty, including the Chair, and has a two-year MLIS program accredited by the ALA until 2020. The School also offers its MLIS degree online. In addition, SLIS offers a three-year combined degree program with the Faculty of Arts leading to an MLIS and an MA in Humanities Computing, and a three-year combined degree program with the Alberta School of Business leading to an MLIS and an MBA. Currently there are roughly 200 full- and part-time students enrolled in the School?s master?s programs. SLIS also accepts qualified PhD students into individual interdisciplinary doctoral programs with a cooperating department. Considerable detail about SLIS is available at: http://www.slis.ualberta.ca/ *Qualifications* for applicants include, but are not restricted to: a doctorate in a relevant discipline; a record of scholarly excellence and teaching competencies within the broad areas of the SLIS curriculum; knowledge of trends in higher education; proven leadership abilities; and a record of major institutional and professional service. Qualified applicants must have senior level academic and administrative achievement and experience commensurate with the awarding of tenure. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the trends and changes in the LIS field and be capable of articulating a vision for SLIS and for the profession. SLIS is a student-centered school, places a high value on collegial governance, and is very closely integrated with local scholarly and professional communities. The successful candidate must be willing to work within this ethos. SLIS is one of the five teaching and research departments in the Faculty of Education and its Chair reports to the Dean. The Chair is responsible for providing leadership to and overall administration of the School, including: budgetary oversight; faculty support and evaluation; curriculum planning, assessment and development; fund development; and serving the various interests of a diverse student body. Normally, the Chair teaches one course a year in the MLIS program. The Chair is supported by a team of academic and administrative staff including an associate chair, an educational developer responsible for leadership in online pedagogy and course design, a senior administrator, a graduate student services administrator, and an office administrator. The Chair represents the School in Faculty and University planning and development, and is expected to be active in appropriate scholarly and professional communities at the local, provincial, national, and international levels. For over 40 years, the School of Library and Information Studies has offered the only ALA-accredited MLIS program on the Canadian prairies. The School joined the Faculty of Education in 1991. Both SLIS and the Faculty of Education embrace the four cornerstones of the University of Alberta?s Academic Plan, *Dare to Deliver* (2011-15): Talented People; Learning, Discovery and Citizenship; Connecting Communities; and Transformative Organization and Support. The Chair?s term of appointment is five years, commencing July 1, 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter, and is renewable upon review. Applications will be reviewed immediately after the closing date. Applicants for the position should submit online a complete and current curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of at least three referees. *How to Apply* Please go the following link on the University of Alberta?s web site and apply online: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A107524636/ *Note:* Online applications are accepted until midnight MST of October 19, 2014. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. -- ______________________________________________________ *Emilia Koukouvanova, GDBA * Office Administrator School of Library and Information Studies 3-20 Rutherford South University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2J4 Phone: (780)492-4578, Fax: (780)492-2430 E-mail: slis at ualberta.ca ______________________________________________________ *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email message, including any attachments, is intended only for the exclusive view of named recipient(s) and may contain information that is confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), or it has been inappropriately forwarded to you, please immediately notify the original sender by reply email and delete this email message, including any attachments. Thank you.* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: < http://mail.asis.org/pipermail/asis-l/attachments/20140910/62bf9a0e/attachment-0001.html > ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:17:16 +0000 From: "Nesset, Valerie" To: "asis-l at asis.org" Subject: [Asis-l] Faculty Position: University at Buffalo (UB), State University of New York (SUNY), Department of Library & Information Studies Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" Apologies for cross-posting ********************** Due to outstanding growth potential, the Department of Library and Information Studies at the University at Buffalo is currently seeking to expand its intellectual capital and resources. We seek a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative individual at the Assistant Professor rank to work with our team of engaged scholars and educators who have expertise in a variety of areas including information behavior, children's and youth services, information and organizational management, the science of learning, information organization, information services and professional education, information systems and retrieval, and library and information studies. The preferred candidate will have a leading-edge research agenda, a record of successful publication, experience in a professional context, potential to develop external funding opportunities, and be able to contribute to effective teaching and professional service in the academic and community contexts. The Department of Library and Information Studies offers flexible programs that provide several course delivery options: on-campus, fully online, and hybrid. Minimum Qualifications Applicants for this position must hold, or be nearing the completion of, a doctorate degree in library and information science or a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications -Established or potential research agenda, with potential for external funding* -Online teaching experience or interest -Demonstrated record of teaching excellence *Research agendas can include but are not limited to one of the following areas: - Data Curation - Information Management/Visualization/Analytics - Educational Informatics - Health Information - Information Policy - User Experience Applicants with experience or interest in multidisciplinary collaboration are preferred. For the full position profile and desired qualifications, please visit: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp. The posting number is 1400578. The Department of Library and Information Studies offers an MLS in Information and Library Science and an MLS in School Library Media; these programs have been continuously accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1972 and enjoy strong stakeholder support from the community. In addition, we offer an MLS/JD (law) Dual Major, MLS/MA (music) Dual Major and an Advanced Studies Certificate. The University at Buffalo (UB) is a flagship institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and a member of the Association of American Universities. Just recently, US News and World Report ranked UB among the top 50 of the best public national universities and No. 1 among public colleges and universities nationwide for graduating students with the least amount of debt. For the last five years, UB was also named one of the ?Great Colleges to Work For? by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The Buffalo-Niagara Falls region features four seasons of activities and events from arts, culture, and historical tourism to professional sports and environmental splendor. The City of Buffalo is consistently voted a top arts and culture destination. To learn more about the Buffalo-Niagara Falls area, visit http://www.buffalo.edu/about_ub/the-buffalo-niagara-region.html. The Search Committee will accept nominations and applications until the position is filled. Nominations Please send nominations to the Search Committee Chair and include the nominee?s name, position, email address, and telephone number. Applications Please include the following application materials online at: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp< https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp>, posting number 1400578. 1. Cover letter expressing interest in the position 2. Complete vita 3. Contact information for three professional references. Initial screening of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Informal interviews will be scheduled at the 2014 conference of the Association for Information Science and Technology and the 2015 conference of the Association for Library and Information Science Education. Please send inquiries and nominations to: Dr. Valerie Nesset, Search Committee Chair 534 Baldy Hall University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14260. Phone: 716-645-2412 Email: vmnesset at buffalo.edu The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Dr. Dorte Madsen, Associate Professor, PhD Department of Intercultural Communication and Management ,Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Introducing a meta-disciplinary model to support processes of theorizing and conceptualizing Devan Donaldson, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Michigan School of Information - Project funded by a Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant Development and Validation of a Scale for Measuring Digital Archival Document Trustworthiness Perception Nicholas Weber, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Center for Informatics Research in Science and Scholarship (CIRSS) Scallops, Lobsters, and Public Goods: Two Conceptual Approaches to Trust in the Digital Commons Please register for this preconference workshop and join us for an highly interactive session, including these excellent presentations! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kristene Unsworth, PhD. 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