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<p class="NoParagraphStyle"><span style="font-size: 10pt;
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Participation: iConference 2012<br>
Toronto, Canada<br>
February 7-10, 2012<br>
</span><a href="http://www.ischools.org/iConference12/2012index/"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%; font-family:
Consolas;">http://www.ischools.org/iConference12/2012index/</span></a><span
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%; font-family:
Consolas;"><br>
<br>
The iConference is an annual gathering of a broad spectrum of
scholars and researchers concerned about critical information
issues in contemporary society. The iConference pushes the
boundaries of information studies, explores core concepts and
ideas, and creates new technological and conceptual
configurations -- all situated in interdisciplinary discourses.
These issues will be tackled during our four-day event in
downtown Toronto, February 7-10, 2012. The conference theme is:
Culture * Design * Society.<br>
<br>
Please join us for a multitude of high quality papers, posters,
workshops, along with interactive alternative events that will
frame the conversation. In addition to these activities, there
will be a Doctoral Colloquium and an Early Career Workshop at
the conference, lots of social events, and many opportunities to
mingle.<br>
<br>
The iConference series is sponsored by the iSchools, a growing
association of more than 30 Schools, Faculties and Colleges in
North America, Europe and Asia -- however, affiliation with the
iSchools is not a prerequisite, and we encourage everyone to
participate.<br>
<br>
* Conference: </span><a
href="http://www.ischools.org/iConference12/2012index/"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%; font-family:
Consolas;">http://www.ischools.org/iConference12/2012index/</span></a><span
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%; font-family:
Consolas;"> <br>
* iCaucus: </span><a href="http://www.ischools.org/site/"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%; font-family:
Consolas;">http://www.ischools.org/site/</span></a><span
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%; font-family:
Consolas;"><br>
* Last Year’s Proceedings: </span><a
href="http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1940761"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%; font-family:
Consolas;">http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1940761</span></a><span
style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%; font-family:
Consolas;"><br>
<br>
Submission types:<br>
* Papers: We’re looking for original research, six to eight
pages; papers will be refereed in a double-blind process, and
accepted papers will be published in the ACM Digital Library.<br>
Submission deadline: Monday September 12, 2011<br>
Notification: Early November<br>
Final version due: Monday December 5, 2011<br>
<br>
* Posters: We’re interested in posters presenting new work,
preliminary results and designs, or educational projects. Poster
abstracts will undergo a blind review, and accepted posters will
have their abstracts published in the ACM Digital Library.<br>
Submission deadline: Monday September 26, 2011<br>
Notification: Mid November<br>
Final version due: Monday December 5, 2011<br>
<br>
</span></p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle"><span style="font-size: 10pt;
line-height: 120%; font-family: Consolas;">* Workshops: These
can be half- or full-day and can focus on any area within
information.<br>
Submission deadline: Monday September 19, 2011<br>
Notification: Early October<br>
Final version due: Monday October 31, 2011 <br>
<br>
</span></p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle"><span style="font-size: 10pt;
line-height: 120%; font-family: Consolas;">* Alternative Events:
These can include panels, fishbowls, performances, storytelling,
roundtable discussions, wildcard sessions, demos/exhibitions,
and more. All should be highly participatory, informal, engaging
and pluralistic. <br>
Submission deadline: Monday September 19, 2011<br>
Notification: Mid November<br>
Final version due: Monday December 5, 2011<br>
<br>
* Doctoral Colloquium: </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;
line-height: 120%; font-family: Consolas;">This year’s
colloquium will be organized around the theme of “inquiry.”
Applicants will submit a 1,000 word abstract addressing the
question, “What is the nature of inquiry in the information
field, what makes it similar to or different from other areas of
research, and what challenges have you met in your own research
in this regard?” Visit our website for details.</span></p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle"><span style="font-size: 10pt;
line-height: 120%; font-family: Consolas;"> Application
deadline: Friday September 30, 2011</span></p>
<p class="NoParagraphStyle"><span style="font-size: 10pt;
line-height: 120%; font-family: Consolas;"> Notification: Late
November</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;"><br>
ORGANIZERS<br>
<br>
Conference Chair<br>
* Jens-Erik Mai, University of Toronto<br>
<br>
Papers Chair<br>
* Jonathan Furner, University of California, Los Angeles<br>
<br>
Posters Chair<br>
* Paul Marty, Florida State University<br>
<br>
Alternative Events Chair<br>
* Philippa Levy, University of Sheffield<br>
<br>
Workshops Chair<br>
* Kelly Lyons, University of Toronto<br>
<br>
Doctoral Colloquium Co-Chairs<br>
* Hamid Ekbia, Indiana University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Howard Rosenbaum, Indiana University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">Keynote Speakers Chair</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Brian Cantwell Smith, University of Toronto</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">Publication Chair</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Yuri Takhteyev, University of Toronto</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">Social Media Chair</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Rhonda McEwen, University of Toronto</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">Program Committee</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Alessandro Acquisti, Carnegie Mellon University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Jack Andersen, Royal School of Library and
Information Science</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Nick Belkin, Rutgers, the State University of New
Jersey</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Jean-François Blanchette, University of California,
Los Angeles</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Johan Bollen, Indiana University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Geoff Bowker, University of Pittsburgh</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Amy Bruckman, Georgia Institute of Technology</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Donald Case, University of Kentucky</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Chen Chuanfu, Wuhan University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Paul Clough, University of Sheffield</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Kevin Crowston, Syracuse University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Ron Day, Indiana University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Melanie Feinberg, University of Texas, Austin</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Robert Glushko, University of California Berkeley</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Sean Goggins, Drexel University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Sara Grimes, University of Toronto</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* David Hendry, University of Washington</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Steven Jackson, University of Michigan</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Jim Jansen, The Pennsylvania State University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Michelle Kazmer, Florida State University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Anita Komlodi, UMBC</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Christopher (Cal) Lee, University of North Carolina</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Bonnie Mak, University of Illinois</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* William Moen, University of North Texas</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Bonnie Nardi, University of California, Irvine</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Heather L. O'Brien, University of British Columbia</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Ee-Peng Lim, Singapore Management University</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Vivien Petras, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Kalpana Shankar, University College Dublin</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Elizabeth Shepherd, University College London</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
Consolas;">* Bo Xie, University of Maryland</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Consolas;">Learn more at
</span><a href="http://www.ischools.org/iConference12/2012index/"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Consolas;">http://www.ischools.org/iConference12/2012index/</span></a>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">--
Kelly Lyons, PhD
Associate Professor
Faculty of Information
University of Toronto
(416) 946 3839
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kelly.lyons@utoronto.ca">kelly.lyons@utoronto.ca</a>
Webpage: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://individual.utoronto.ca/klyons">http://individual.utoronto.ca/klyons</a>
Blog: moving2academia.blogspot.com</pre>
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