Specializations
- Information Technology in Developing Countries
- Qualitative Methods
- Technology and Social Change
Research Area
Courses
- LIS 570 - Research, Assessment, And Design
Biography
Dr. Ricardo Gomez specializes in the social impacts of communication technologies, especially in community development settings. He is also interested in qualitative research methods, and in group facilitation and process design. He seeks creative ways to communicate complex ideas and research results in everyday language. He has worked with private, public and non-profit sectors around the world, with a particular focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Before joining the University of Washington he worked with Microsoft Community Affairs, and with the International Development Research Center in Canada. He holds an MA from Université du Québec à Montréal (1992) and a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1997).
Education
- Ph D, Communication and Media Studies, Cornell University, 1997
- MA, Communication and Media Studies, Université du Québec a Montreal, 1992
Awards
- Latinx Faculty Recognition, 2024 - UW Latino Center for Health, 2024
- Fulbright Scholar Fellowship - U.S. Department of State, 2021-2022
- Latinx Faculty Recognition, 2022 - UW Latino Center for Health, 2022
- Latinx Faculty Recognition, 2021 - UW Latino Center for Health, 2021
- Latinx Faculty Recognition, 2020 - UW Latino Center for Health, 2020
- Nomination: UW Distinguished Teaching Award, 2021 - UW, 2020
- Latinx Faculty Recognition, 2019 - UW Latino Center for Health, 2019
- Nomination: Lee Dirks for Best Paper Award - iConference, 2019
- Nomination: UW Distinguished Teaching Award, 2020 - UW, 2019
- Latinx Faculty Recognition, 2018 - UW Latino Center for Health, 2018
- Nomination: UW Distinguished Teaching Award, 2019 - UW, 2018
- Latinx Faculty Recognition, 2017 - UW Latino Center for Health, 2017
- Nomination: UW Distinguished Teaching Award, 2018 - UW, 2017
- PROF Award, 2016 - iSchool, 2016
- Finalist: Most Interesting Preliminary Results Paper - iConference 2015, 2015
- Nomination: Distinguished Teaching Award, 2016 - UW, 2015
- Honorable Mention: Fearless Cards Poster - iConference 2013, 2013
- Nomination: Undergraduate Research Mentor Award - UW, 2013
- PROF Award, 2012 - iSchool, 2012
Publications and Contributions
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewDrawing a Map in the Sand: Locating an Ethics of Care in the ICT-Related Migration Practices of Older Volunteers in the US Southwest (2025)Implications of Information and Digital Technologies for Development, pp. 205-220, ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-031-66985-9
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Journal Article, Academic JournalA Labyrinth of Public Information: A Cross-Case Analysis Of Long-Term Public Records And Freedom Of Information Requesting Initiatives (2024)Journal of Civic Information, 6(2)
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NewspaperAn Unexpected Journey: Riding with the Quinault Elders in the Rhody Festival Parade (2024)The Leader, pp. A7-A8
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NewspaperCitizen Screen: A Fresh Perspective on Community at the Heart of Port Townsend Film Festival (2024)Jefferson County Beacon
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Conference PaperDrawing a Map in the Sand: Locating an Ethics of Care in the ICT-Related Migration Practices of Older Volunteers in the US Southwest (2024)IFIP WG 9.4 Cape Town (IFIP Working Group 9.4 Conference on the Implications of Information and Communication Technologies for Development)
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewEchoes of Connection: A Century of Information and Communication Technologies (Creative Nonfiction) (2024)pp. 242, ISBN/ISSN: 979-8340379825
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Book, Non-Scholarly-New
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Conference Short PaperFostering Community Dialogue through Participatory Methods: A People-First Approach in Participatory Development Activities (2024)ASIS/T Conference (Association for Information Science and Technology)
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Conference AbstractFotohistorias: Documentar las prácticas culturales a través de fotografía participativa (2024)Latin American Studies Association LASA 2024
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Book, Non-Scholarly-New
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewJose Maria Melo: Guerrero sin Fronteras (Novela Histórica) (2024)pp. 412
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Journal Article, Academic JournalParticipatory methods for indigenous community planning and development in the Colombian Amazon (2024)Information Technology for Development, pp. 1-19
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Book, Scholarly-NewPhotostories: Applications of a Participatory Photography Methodology for Social Science Research (2024)pp. 184, ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-80441-779-9
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Journal Article, Academic JournalReflecting on Two Decades of Community Informatics: Unfulfilled Promises and Unanticipated Challenges (2024)Journal of Community Informatics, 20(2)
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewStories of Resilience and Community - Relatos de Resiliencia y Comunidad (2024)pp. 68
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Book, Non-Scholarly-New
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Book, Scholarly-NewResilience: Latinx stories and immigration enforcement in Washington State (2023)ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-80441-240-4
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Book, Non-Scholarly-Revised
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Conference Non-Archival PapersThe information practices and politics of migrant-aid work in the US-Mexico borderlands (2022)Information Science Trends (IST'22) Conference
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Journal Article, Academic JournalTransforming precarious labor: Using academically-based community service to document the role of worker centers for social justice (2022)Latino Studies, 21(Unknown Issue), pp. 105-113
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Conference AbstractComentarios: Memorias disputadas de los movimientos sociales en Colombia (2021)Latin American Studies Association Conference
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewFotohistorias: Método para investigar memorias usando fotografía participativa (2021)Historia(s), relatos y memorias
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Conference Extended AbstractFotohistorias: self-determination, privacy implications, and the role of researchers in participatory photography and storytelling practices with undocumented migrants in the US (2021)IVMC 2021 (International Visual Methods Conference 2021)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalICT4D evaluation: its foci, challenges, gaps, limitations, and possible approaches for improvement (2021)Information Technology for Development (ITD), pp. 251-274
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Invited blog postMotivations to do humanitarian work with immigrants: lessons from the US-Mexico border (2021)Sage Perspectives
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewNavigating Borders/Navigating Networks (2021)Handbook on Migration and Technology
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Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book-NewRadio Comunitaria Ach Lequil C'op: La voz del pueblo Tseltal (2021)La importancia de la información en las culturas originarias, pp. 137-148
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewReducing Barriers and Opening up Community Dialogue through Serious Play (2021)Borders & belonging: Critical examinations of LIS approaches toward immigrants
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Book, Non-Scholarly-New
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Journal Article, Academic JournalStrengthening ICT4D evaluation: Lessons from the fields of program evaluation, IS/IT evaluation, and aid/development evaluation (2021)Information Technology for Development (ITD), 27(Unknown Issue), pp. 381-415
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe failed promise of ICT for development: Aunt Ofelia replies to her letter twenty years later (2021)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries EJISDC, 87(1), pp. 1-8
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe information practices of law enforcement: passive and active collaboration and its implication for Sanctuary laws in Washington State (2021)Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST), 72(11), pp. 1354-1366
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Journal Article, Academic JournalVeinte años después, una respuesta a la Carta a la Tía Ofelia (2021)Conexión, 14(Unknown Issue), pp. 199-211
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewCartas y Relatos (2020)pp. 243 pgs, ISBN/ISSN: 979-8578612466
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Journal Article, Academic JournalEmpathic Humanitarianism: Understanding the motivations behind humanitarian work with migrants at the US-Mexico border (2020)Journal on Migration and Human Security JMHS, 8(1), pp. 1-13
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Journal Article, Academic JournalHumanitarian organizations' information practices: Procedures and privacy concerns for serving the undocumented (2020)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries EJISDC, 86(e12109), pp. 1-8
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Book, Non-Scholarly-New
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Journal Article, Academic JournalMind the Five Card game: Participatory games to strengthen information practices and privacy protections of migrants (2020)International Journal of Information, Diversity & Inclusion, 4(2), pp. 116-122
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Journal Article, Academic JournalMind the Five: Guidelines for Data Privacy and Security in Humanitarian Work with Undocumented Migrants and Other Vulnerable Populations (2020)Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology (JASIST), 71(8), pp. 927-938
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Journal Article, Academic JournalPhotostories: a participatory photo elicitation visual research method in Information Science (2020)Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries, 9(1), pp. 47-63
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Journal Article, Academic JournalSuccess is being an example: Trajectories and notions of success among Latinx faculty, staff and students in academia (2020)Journal of Latinos and Education, 19(3), pp. 1-19
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Conference Extended AbstractThe Information Practices and Politics of Migrant-Aid Work in the US-Mexico Borderlands (2020)70th Annual ICA Conference
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe information practices and politics of migrant-aid work in the US-Mexico borderlands (2020)The Information Society, 36(4)
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Conference Paper
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Educational GameEducational game: Mind the Five (2019)
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Conference PaperGames and Participatory Activities to Strengthen Indigenous Library and Community Radio In Chiapas, Mexico (2019)Association for Borderlands Studies Conference 2019
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Conference PaperGames in the classroom: using games for student engagement and learning (2019)Association for Borderlands Studies Conference 2019
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Conference PaperHumanitarian Organization Information Practices: procedures and privacy concerns for serving the Undocumented (2019)Proceedings of IFIP WG 9.4 2019
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Conference PaperHumanitarian Organizations Information Practices: procedures and privacy concerns for serving the undocumented (2019)Proceedings of IFIP WG 9.4 Conference Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries
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Conference Workshop PaperLibraries as information spaces for refugees: Participatory games and creative activities (2019)iConference 2019 Workshop: Charting the Future of Forced Migration Research in Information Science
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewLife Histories of Labor and Resilience: 25 years of Casa Latina in Seattle (2019)pp. 100 pgs, ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-578-55894-3
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Conference PaperPanel: Building Empathy and Understanding Toward Migration through Games and Creative Activities (2019)Association for Borderlands Studies Conference 2019
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Conference PaperParticipatory Photography To Elicit Lived Experiences With Undocumented Migrants And Humanitarian Organizations (2019)Association for Borderlands Studies Conference 2019
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Conference PosterPrivacy and Security Guidelines for Humanitarian Work with Undocumented Migrants (2019)Proceedings of ICTD 2019
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Journal Article, Academic JournalRadio, Library and Storytelling: Building an information system for indigenous community development in Chiapas, Mexico (2019)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 85(1), pp. 12
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Blog (peer reviewed)
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Blog (peer reviewed)Blog (peer reviewed): We need Digital Sanctuaries across Borders (2018)Human-Centered Computing Across Borders
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewCaretakers of Mother Earth in Tseltal Communities in Chiapas (2018)pp. 80 pgs
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Educational GameEducational game: Cards for Humanity (2018)
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Conference PosterExacerbating the Vulnerabilities of Undocumented Migrants: The Risks Involved in the Humanitarian Information Activities of Migrant-Aid Organizations (2018)iConference 2018 Proceedings
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Journal Article, Academic JournalExamining capability enhancement through mobile phone use: The case of Southern Ghana (2018)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 84(1)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalInterdisciplinary approaches to refugee and migration studies: Lessons from collaborative research on sanctuary in the changing times of Trump (2018)Migration and Society, 1(1), pp. 164-174
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewLatinX @ UW (2018)pp. 255 pgs
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Journal Article, Academic JournalNi aquí ni allá: Nociones de hogar y sentido de pertenencia en el contexto de la migración (2018)Anuario Electrónico de estudios en Comunicación Social "Disertaciones", 11(1), pp. 169-194
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewRadio Ach' Lequilc'op: Voice of Tseltal Maya Communities in Chiapas (2018)pp. 70 pgs
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Conference PaperRadio comunitaria Ach' Lequilc'op: la voz del pueblo Tseltal (2018)Coloquio Internacional sobre Información y Comunidades Indígenas: La importancia de la información en las culturas originarias
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Book editor: non-scholarlySIET: Sistema de Informacion y Evaluacion Tseltal - Tseltal Information and Evaluation System (2018)pp. 158 pgs Editors: Ricardo Gomez, Jeannie Berwick
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Conference PosterWomen’s Contributions to Living Fully in a Tseltal Indigenous Information System (2018)iConference 2018 Proceedings
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Conference AbstractApplying Capability Approach in ICTs and Social Inclusion (2017)ICIS Conference, SIG Social Inclusion
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Conference PaperAssessing the Feasibility of Capability Approach Based ICT4D Impact Evaluation – Community Wellness Outcomes from Ghanaians' Mobile Use (2017)Proceedings of iConference 2017
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Conference Extended AbstractExamining Gender Differences in Mobile Phone Uses in Promoting Inclusivity—IT Identity and Social Capital (2017)ICIS Conference, SIG Social Inclusion
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Conference PaperFacebook's "Free Basics" and Implications for Development: IT Identity and Social Capital (2017)Proceedings of the 50th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, pp. 2590-2599
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Conference PaperIndigenous Information System in Chiapas, Mexico: integrating community radio, library and impact assessment for community development (2017)Proceedings of iConference 2017
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Conference Extended AbstractIntegrated Information Systems for Indigenous Community Development in Chiapas, Mexico (2017)ICIS Conference, SIG Social Inclusion
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewLiving Fully - Vivir Plenamente - Lekil Cuxlejalil: Living fully among Tseltal Mayan Communities in Chiapas (2017)pp. 62 pgs, ISBN/ISSN: 0692891447
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Conference PaperLiving in the limits: Migration and information Practices of Undocumented Latino Migrants (2017)Proceedings of IFIP WG9.4,
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Journal Article, Academic JournalNotions of home and sense of belonging in the context of migration in a journey through participatory photography (2017)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 78(1)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalRaíces y ramas al viento: experiencias colombianas de migración y prácticas de información (2017)Revista CS en Ciencias Sociales,, pp. 33-53
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Journal Article, Professional JournalSanctuary Planet: A Global Sanctuary Movement for the Time of Trump (2017)Society and Space
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Journal Article, Academic JournalSensors, Cameras and the New Normal (2017)Surveillance and Society, 15(1), ISBN/ISSN: ISSN 1477-7487
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Conference AbstractStories of Mi-Gra-Tion An experience with non-traditional media based on a participatory photography research project with Latino migrants in USA (2017)Proceedings of Association of Borderlands Studies Conference 2017
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Conference AbstractThe Power of Stories: information practices of migrants in and toward the US (2017)Proceedings of Association of Borderlands Studies Conference 2017
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Conference PaperThe power of Participatory Photography in ICTD programs: freedom to explore beyond images (2017)Proceedings of HICSS 50
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Journal Article, Academic JournalVulnerabilidad y prácticas de información: experiencias de migrantes latinos (indocumentados) en EE.UU. (2017)Revista CS en Ciencias Sociales,, pp. 93-121
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Book, Non-Scholarly-New
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A set of instruments to measure changes in one's capability changes as a result of ICT use (based on Capability Approach)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalFacebook’s “Free Basics”: For or against community development? (2016)Journal of Community Informatics, 12(2)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalInformation Seeking, Technology Use, and Vulnerability among Migrants at the U.S.-Mexico Border (2016)The Information Society, 32(3), pp. 176-191
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Conference PosterInformation and Learning: Trust, Place, and Migration (2016)iConference 2016
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Conference AbstractLessons from Fotohistorias (2016)Association for Borderlands Studies Annual Conference
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Conference Extended AbstractMobile phones and information practices among undocumented migrants at the US-Mexico border (2016)Proceedings of 4S-EASST Conference
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Conference AbstractPanel: Engaged Research and Vulnerable Communities (2016)Association for Borderlands Studies Annual Conference
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Conference Paper
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Book, Non-Scholarly-New
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe associations between technologies and societies: The utility of Actor-Network Theory (2016)Science, Technology & Society
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Journal Article, Academic JournalVulnerability and information practices among (undocumented) Latino Migrants (2016)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 75(1), pp. 1-43
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Conference PaperFotohistorias: Participatory Photography as a Methodology to Elicit the Life Experiences of Migrants (2015)Proceedings of HICSS 48
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewFotohistorias: Participatory photography and the experience of migration (2015)pp. 375 pgs
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Conference PaperInformal Networks, Phones and Facebook: Information Seeking and Technology Use by Undocumented Migrants at the U.S.-Mexico Border (2015)Proceedings of iConference 2015
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Photo Exhibition: Photo Stories of Life at the Border: an interactive photo exhibition (2015)Association for Borderlands Studies Annual Conference
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Photo Exhibition: Photo Stories: an interactive photo exhibition based on participatory photography with Hispanic migrants at the US-Mexico (2015)Proceedings of ICTD 2015 Conference
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Conference Workshop PaperPhoto Stories: an interactive photo exhibition based on participatory photography with Hispanic migrants at the US-Mexico (2015)Proceedings of ICTD 2015 Conference
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Photo ExhibitionPhoto exhibition: Fotohistorias: La Vida en la Frontera (2015)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalPulling the Plug Visually: Images of Resistance to ICTs and Connectivity (2015)First Monday, 20(11)
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Conference AbstractPushing Back on ICTs via Humor: STS-Informed Analyses of ICT-Critiquing Cartoons and Memes (2015)Society for Social Studies of Science (4S)
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Conference PaperCasaCare.org: A sociotechnical platform for women immigrant workers in the home care industry (2014)Community Informatics Research Network Conference
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Journal Article, Academic JournalCrossing new borders: computers, mobile phones, transportation and English language among Hispanic day laborers in Seattle (2014)JASIST - Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 65(1), pp. 98-108
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewDando una mano: Los “infomediarios” en centros de acceso público a Internet en Colombia (2014)Mas que Teclas y Pantallas: Acceso a TIC en Colombia, pp. 89-114
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewEl impacto del acceso a Internet en los Centros de Acceso Público en Colombia: Cómo perciben los usuarios sus beneficios (2014)Mas que Teclas y Pantallas: Acceso a TIC en Colombia, pp. 115-140
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Conference PaperInformation and Marginality: Ethical Issues (2014)Proceedings of iConference 2014
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewLas políticas públicas sobre TIC en Colombia: de la infraestructura a la apropiación social (2014)Mas que Teclas y Pantallas: Acceso a TIC en Colombia, pp. 15-46
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Conference PaperMore than Facebook and Porn? Unexpected consequences of increased access to computers in Colombia (2014)ICA Pre-Conference: Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide (PPDD)
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Book Editor, ScholarlyMás que Teclas y Pantallas: Acceso a TIC en Colombia (2014)pp. 200 pgs
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewNo es lo mismo pero es igual: Diferencias y similitudes entre bibliotecas, telecentros y cibercafés en Colombia (2014)Mas que Teclas y Pantallas: Acceso a TIC en Colombia, pp. 47-88
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Journal Article, Academic JournalPushback: Expressions of resistance to the “evertime” of constant online connectivity (2014)First Monday, 19(8)
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Conference PaperPushback: the growth of expressions of resistance to constant online connectivity (2014)Proceedings of iConference 2014
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewRelaciones sociales y sentido de conexidad: los usos de CAP y su impacto en las redes y el capital social (2014)Mas que Teclas y Pantallas: Acceso a TIC en Colombia, pp. 141-164
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Conference PaperToward a Research Agenda on Technology Pushback: visual content analysis (2014)CHI 2014 Notes
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Conference PaperWellness Outcomes: operationalizing ways to measure the contribution of ICT to community development (2014)ICA Pre-Conference: Partnership for Progress on the Digital Divide (PPDD)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalWhen You Do Not Have a Computer: Public access computing in developing countries (2014)ITD - Information Technology for Development, 20(3), pp. 279-291
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Conference Extended AbstractFearless Cards: Addressing Emotional Barriers to Computer Learning among Extremely Marginalized Populations (2013)CHI 13, Work in Progress
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Conference PaperResearch Questions, Paradigms and Methods In ICT For Development: Content Analysis of Selected ICTD Literature, 2000-2010 (2013)12th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, Jamaica 2013
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Conference Short PaperAssessment of Community Wellness Outcomes to Measure the Impact of ICT for Development (2013)Work in Progress, ICTD 2013
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Conference PaperComputer Training to Empower Day Laborers: A Heat Map to Address Emotional Barriers and Technical Skills (2013)Proceedings of HICSS-46, Hawaii, Jan 2013
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Conference PaperCreating Community: counter-narratives and disrupting the mainstream (2013)Shepard Symposium on Social Justice
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Journal Article, Academic JournalFearless Cards: a low-tech solution to help overcome emotional barriers to ICT adoption among extremely marginalized populations (2013)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 56(3), pp. 1-15
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Conference PosterFearless Cards: computer training for extremely marginalized populations (2013)iConference 2013
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Conference PaperJobs and Family Relations: use of computers and mobile phones among Hispanic day laborers in Seattle (2013)iConference 2013
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Conference PosterMujeres sin Fronteras: scholarship and practice with fearless women (2013)Engaged Scholarship Consortium
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Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book-NewSuccess Factors in Public Access Computing for Development (2013)ICT influences on human development, interaction, and collaboration, pp. 97-116
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe Changing Field of ICTD: Growth and maturation of the field, 2000-2010 (2013)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 58(1), pp. 1-21
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Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book-NewUsers of ICT at public access centers: age, education, gender, and income differences in Users (2013)ICT influences on human development, interaction, and collaboration, pp. 1-21
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewBehind the Scenes: research methodology and analytical framework (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons, pp. 95-112
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewChallenges for Libraries in the Information Age (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewFree Service or Good Service: what attracts users to public access computing venues? (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons, pp. 43-50
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Conference Paper
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewGender and Public Access to ICT (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewHow do Public Access Venues Meet Information Needs in Underserved Communities? (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons
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Journal Article, Academic JournalICT Evaluation: are we asking the right questions? (2012)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 50(Unknown Issue)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalIguales, Pero Diferentes: Comparación de Locales de Acceso Público a Computadores en Colombia (2012)ITID - Information Technologies & International Development, 8(4), pp. 59-76
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewInfomediaries and Community Engagement are Key (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons
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Journal Article, Academic JournalLending a Visible Hand: An analysis of "infomediary" behavior in Colombian public access computing venues (2012)Information Development, 28(1)
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewLibraries, Telecenters and Cybercafés: a comparison of different types of public access venues (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons, pp. 1-10
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Book Editor, ScholarlyLibraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons (2012)pp. 608 pgs Editor: Ricardo Gomez
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Journal Article, Academic JournalPanorama de las Políticas Públicas en Colombia: De la infraestructura a la apropiación social (2012)Signo y Pensamiento, 61(Unknown Issue)
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Conference PaperPerceptions of Connectedness: public access computing and social inclusion in Colombia (2012)Proceedings of HICSS-45, Hawaii, Jan 2012
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewPerceptions of Trust: Safety, Credibility, and "Cool" (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons, pp. 32-42
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Journal Article, Academic JournalPublic Access Computing in South Africa: Old lessons and new challenges (2012)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 52(1), pp. 1-16
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Journal Article, Academic JournalRelaciones sociales y sensación de conexidad: Usos de cibercafés, telecentros y bibliotecas en Colombia (2012)Anuario Electrónico de Estudios en Comunicación Social "Disertaciones", 5(1)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalSame but different: comparing public access computing venues in Colombia (2012)ITID - Information Technologies & International Development, 8(4)
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Conference PaperSocial Network Analysis of Public Access Computing: relationships as a critical benefit of libraries, telecenters and cybercafés in developing countries (2012)Proceedings of iConference 2012, Toronto, Canada, Feb 2012
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewSuccess Factors for Public Access Computing: beyond anecdotes of success (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons, pp. 82-94
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Conference PaperThe Changing Field of ICTD: Content analysis of research published in selected journals and conferences, 2000-2010 (2012)ICTD 2012 - Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference ICTD 2012, Atlanta, Georgia, Mar 2012
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Journal Article, Academic JournalUsers’ Perceptions of Impact of Public Access Computing in Colombia: Libraries, Telecenters and Cybercafés (2012)ITID - Information Technologies & International Development, 8(3)
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewWho uses public access venues? (2012)Libraries, Telecenters, Cybercafés and Public Access to ICT: international comparisons, pp. 11-23
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Conference PaperCost and other barriers to public access computing in developing countries (2011)Proceedings of iConference 2011, Seattle, WA, Feb 2011
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Journal Article, Academic JournalDoes public access computing really contribute to community development? Lessons from libraries, telecenters and cybercafés in Colombia (2011)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 49(Unknown Issue)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalExploring E-Learning Development: Studies of ICT Access & Educational Usage in Latin America (2011)Information Development, 27(4), pp. 280-289
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Conference PaperGender and Public Access Computing: an international perspective (2011)Proceedings of HICSS-44, Hawaii, Jan 2011
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Conference Extended AbstractImpact of Public Access Computing in Colombia (2011)Internet Research 10, Seattle, WA, Oct 2011
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Conference PaperIs public access computing really contributing to development? Lessons from libraries, telecenters and cybercafés in Colombia (2011)IFIP WG 9.4 Conference, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 2011
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Conference AbstractLending a Visible Hand: An analysis of “infomediary” behavior in Colombian public access computing venues (2011)International Association of Media and Communication Research IAMCR, Istanbul, Turkey, June 2011
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Conference PaperMore Information: How rapid, easy, access and new media contribute to public access to ICT (2011)CIRN Conference 2011, Prato, Italy, Nov 2011
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe Negligible Role of Fees as a Barrier to Public Access Computing in Developing Countries (2011)Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 46(Unknown Issue)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalUsers of ICT at Public Access Centers: Age, education, gender and income differences in users of public access to ICT in 25 developing countries (2011)International Journal of Information and Communication Technologies for Human Development (IJICTHD), 3(1)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalAcceso público a Internet y cambio social: la experiencia en El Carmen de Bolívar, entre el silenciamiento y la esperanza (2010)Revista CS, 6(Unknown Issue), pp. 221-253
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Conference PaperCommunity Engagement and Infomediaries: challenges facing libraries, telecentres and cybercafés in developing countries (2010)Proceedings of iConference 2010
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewConceptualizing Contextual Measurements for Digital Divide/s: Using an Integrative Narrative (2010)Overcoming Digital Divides: Constructing an Equitable and Competitive Information Society
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Conference ProceedingsConference report: Vision and Reality in Community Informatics: Conference Proceedings of CIRN DIAC Conference (2010)ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-9581058-8-0
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Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book-NewEvaluating ICT: A New Dress for Old Questions (2010)Shaping International Evaluation, pp. 239-264
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Conference PaperICT Evaluation: are we asking the right questions? (2010)Proceedings of IDIA Conference 2010, Cape Town, South Africa, Nov 2010
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Conference PaperInformation Needs in Developing Countries: How Are They Being Served by Public Access Venues? (2010)Proceedings of AMCIS 2010
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Conference PaperInformation and Communication Technologies in the Cybercafés of Post-Soviet Space: A Study of Public Access Computing in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Mongolia. (2010)Proceedings of ICSIT 2010
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Conference PaperInviting Success: Lessons from Public Access Computing Experiences around the World (2010)Proceedings of iConference 2010
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Journal Article, Academic JournalNew challenges for libraries in the information age: A comparative study of ICT in public libraries in 25 countries (2010)Information Development, 26(2)
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Methods toolkit
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Conference PaperPublic Access ICT: A South-South comparative analysis of libraries, telecentres and cybercafés in South Africa and Brazil (2010)Proceedings of AMCIS 2010
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Conference PaperPublic Access to Internet and Social Change: an experience in Carmen de Bolivar, Colombia (2010)Proceedings of CIRN Conference 2010
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Journal Article, Academic JournalPublic Access to the Internet and Social Change: An experience in Colombia, between silence and hope (2010)Journal of Community Informatics, 6(3)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalStructure and Flexibility in Global Research Design (2010)Performance Measurement and Metrics, 11(3), pp. 231-258
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Journal Article, Academic JournalSuccess Factors in Public Access Computing for Development (2010)International Journal of Information and Communication Technologies for Human Development (IJICTHD), 3(2)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe “Cool Factor” of Public Access to ICT: Users’ perceptions of trust in libraries, telecentres and cybercafés in developing countries (2010)Information Technology & People, 23(3), pp. 247-264
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Conference PaperAn Assessment of venues providing public Access to ICT: A tale of 25 countries (2009)42nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
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Conference PaperFree access to computers and the Internet at public libraries: International reflections on outcomes and methods (2009)Annual Meeting of the American Society for Information Science & Technology
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Conference PaperICTD evaluation 20/20: Voices from around the world (2009)IEEE/ACM International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalLibraries, Telecentres & Cybercafes: an international study of public access information venues: Performance Measurement and Metrics (2009)Performance Measurement and Metrics, 10(1), pp. 33-48, ISBN/ISSN: 1467-8047
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Research Report
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Conference PaperNew challenges for libraries in the information age: A comparative study of ICT in public libraries in 25 countries (2009)Proceedings of CIRN Conference 2009
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Conference PaperWho uses ICT at Public Access Centers? (2009)Proceedings of ICIS 2009
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Journal Article, Academic JournalWho uses ICT at Public Access Centers? Age, Education, Gender, and Income Differences in Users (2009)IJICTHD, 3(1)
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Journal Article, Academic Journal¿Comunicación para el desarrollo o para el entretenimiento? (2009)Anuario Electrónico de Estudios en Comunicación Social "Disertaciones", 2(1), ISBN/ISSN: 1856-9536
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Conference PaperInformation Needs and Watering Holes (2008)CIRN 2008
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Conference PaperInformation needs and watering holes: public access to information and ICT in 25 countries (2008)5th Prato Community Informatics & Development Informatics Conference 2008: ICTs for Social Inclusion: What is the Reality?
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Conference PaperLibraries, Telecentres and Cybercafes: a study of public access venues around the world. (2008)Proceedings of IFLA 2008
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Conference PaperThe Quest for Intangibles: Understanding ICTs for Digital Inclusion Beyond Socio-Economic Impact (2008)CIRN 2008
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Book, Non-Scholarly-New
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewMagic Roots: Children explore participatory video (2003)Participatory Video: Images that transform and empower, pp. 215-231
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Journal Article, Academic JournalComparing approaches: Telecentre evaluation experiences in Asia and Latin America (2002)International Information & Library Review, 34(1), pp. 22, ISBN/ISSN: 1057-2317
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Book, Non-Scholarly-New
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Journal Article, Academic JournalLetter to Aunt Ofelia: seven proposals for human development using new information and communication technologies (2002)Regional Development Dialogue, 23(2), pp. 1-11
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Journal Article, Academic JournalPaths beyond connectivity (2001)1(Unknown Issue)
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewTelecentres, for what? (Also in Spanish and Portuguese) (2001)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe Lamp without a Genie: Using Telecentres for development without expecting miracles (2001)Journal of Development Communication, 12(2), pp. 16–25
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Workshop ReportConference report: Recapitulemos: Lecciones y avances del programa PAN Americas (2000)Editor: Ricardo Gomez
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewInternet: what for? (Also in Spanish and French) (2000)
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe hall of mirrors: the Internet in Latin America (2000)99(Unknown Issue), pp. 72–77
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ReportConference report: Telecentre Evaluation: A Global Perspective (1999)Editors: Ricardo Gomez, Patrick Hunt
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Conference PaperEnchanted by telecentres: can they contribute to sustainable development in Latin America? (1999)New IT and Inequality
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewFacilitating Participatory Action Research: Looking into the Future (1999)The Art of Facilitating Participation
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Book, Chapter in Non-Scholarly Book-NewTelecentre Evaluation and Research: a global perspective (1999)Telecentre Evaluation: a global perspective
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Journal Article, Academic JournalTelecentros y desarrollo social (1999)Chasqui. Revista Latinoamericana de Comunicación, 66(1999), pp. 54-58
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Journal Article, Academic JournalThe nostalgia of virtual community: A study of computer-mediated communications use in Colombian non-governmental organizations (1998)Information Technology & People, 11(3), pp. 217–234
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Conference PaperInformation Society and Civil Society: Non-governmental organizations and computer-mediated communication in Latin America (1997)IFIP WG 9.2 Culture and Democracy Revisited in the Global Information Society
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Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-NewInformation society and civil society: NGOs and computer-mediated communication in Latin America (1997)An Ethical Global Information Society: Culture and Democracy Revisited, pp. 186-196
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Conference PaperIs There a Place for Civil Society in the Information Society? (1997)International Communication Association Conference
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Book, Non-Scholarly-NewRaíces Mágicas: Lecciones del Video como Pretexto Educativo (1997)
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Conference PaperThe Emergence of a New Paradigm in Development Communication (1997)Proceedings of International Seminar "Culture, Communication and Power"
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International Workshop ProceedingsConference report: Proceedings of the International Meeting “Communication Processes and Social Transformation”. (1996)
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Book editor: non-scholarlyPuntadas para un Sueño: el movimiento de video en Colombia y América Latina (1993)pp. 70 pgs Editor: Ricardo Gomez
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ReportConference report: Culture et communication à la base (1992)Editors: Michel Sauquet, Ricardo Gomez
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Journal Article, Academic JournalNord Sud: the image of the dam (1991)Canadian Journal of Communication, 16(1)
Presentations
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Jugar en Serio: Metodologias participativas para fortalecer comunicacion y liderazgo con pueblos indígenas en Vaupes, Colombia
(2024)
Latin American Studies Association LASA 2024 - Bogota, Colombia
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Resilience: A journey into immigration enforcement and the lives of Latinx students in Eastern Washington
(2023)
UW Undocu Summit 2023 - Seattle, WA
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Resilience: Immigration enforcement and Latinx students in Eastern Washington
(2023)
Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocacy JCIRA - Port Townsend
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Fotohistorias as a method for social work with migrants
(2022)
Universidad Diego Portales, Chile - Santiago, Chile (virtual)
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Investigación y Responsabilidad Social
(2021)
Conversatorio: Divulgacion del Conocimiento, cuestion de responsabilidad social - Mexico DF, Mexico
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ANT and Beyond: The Utility of Actor Network Theory in Information Science
(2020)
Penn State Information School - Penn State, Pennsylvania, USA
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Privacy and security vulnerabilities of undocumented migrants
(2020)
University of Michigan Law School - Ann Arbor, Michigan
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"Sistema de Información Tseltal en Chiapas" Panel: Experiencias de diseño de un sistema de infrmación y evaluación Tseltal
(2018)
Universidad Iberoamericana - Mexico DF
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DACA and Undocu Students
(2017)
iSchool Curriculum Transformation Project - Seattle, WA
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Is there an end to this war? Reflections on the Peace Process in Colombia
(2017)
Horizon House - Seattle, WA
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Practicing Humanities Now: Sanctuary Planet - a global sanctuary movement for the time of Trump
(2017)
Simpson Center for Humanities - Seattle, WA
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Preserving and Promoting Cultural Identity in Chiapas, Mexico
(2017)
One Equal Heart Foundation Annual Dinner - Seattle, WA
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Stories of Mi-Gra-Tion
(2017)
University of Puget Sound Library - Tacoma, WA
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Fotohistorias: Participatory Photography and the Experience of Migration
(2016)
UW Libraries Research Commons - Seattle, WA
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Stories of Migration and Actions for Justice
(2016)
UW Center for Human Rights Annual Symposium - Seattle, WA
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Where do I come from? Reflections on the root causes of forced migration based on a participatory photography project.
(2016)
Global Migration Crisis and Human Rights - Seattle, WA
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Fotohistorias: Participatory photography with immigrants
(2014)
Korean Student Visit - Seattle, WA
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Public Access Computing: Challenges and Opportunities
(2013)
The Future of Public Access to the Internet, Telecommunications and Information Policy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX
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A Million Friends: Social implications of information and communication technologies for development
(2012)
Conceptualizing Development in Latin America, University of Washington, LACS - Seattle, WA
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Access... and some more. Public Access Computing in Colombia
(2012)
III National Libraries Congress of Colombia, Ministry of Culture - Bogota, Colombia
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Technology and Social Change:What difference do information technologies make in developing countries?
(2012)
Advanced Academic Preparation Skills (AAPS), UW International Programs - Seattle, WA
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Acceso Pblico a TICs en Colombia: Bibliotecas, Telecentros y Cibercaf?s
(2011)
Biblioteca Nacional - Bogota, Colombia
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Technology and Social Change: What difference do information and communication technologies make in developing countries?
(2011)
Advanced Academic Preparation Skills (AAPS), University of Washington International Programs - Seattle, WA
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Computers in Libraries and other Public Places: What difference do they make in developing countries?
(2010)
PLATO Lecture, Evergreen College - Olympia, WA
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Evaluacion de Impactos: Como medir aspectos intangibles de la contribucion de las TIC al desarrollo
(2010)
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Peru - Lima, Peru
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Impact of Community Technology Centers: Fishbowl Discussion of Methods and Findings
(2010)
iConference 2010, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champagne, Illinois
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Keynote: What questions do we try to answer in Community Informatics?
(2010)
CIRN Conference 2010 - Prato, Italy
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Free Access to Computers and the Internet at Public Libraries: International Reflections on Outcomes & Methods
(2009)
Annual Meeting of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIST) - Vancouver, BC, Canada
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ICTD evaluation 20/20: Voices from around the world
(2009)
International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development - Doha, Qatar
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Siete Propuestas para un Desarrollo Equitativo con el uso de Tecnologias de Informacion y Comunicacion
(2002)
XVIII Simposio Internacional de Computacion en la Educacion SOMECE - Zacatecas, Mexico
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Despues de la Luna de Miel: Una mirada crtica a la evaluacion de Telecentros
(1999)
Tecnologas de informacin en la sociedad. Uso e impacto presente y futuro - Aguascalientes, Mexico
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Computer-Mediated communication in Non-Governmental Organizations in Latin America
(1997)
International Seminar Culture, Communication and Power - New Delhi, India
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Electronic Agora or Disneyland Democracy? A study of CMC use among NGOs in Colombia
(1997)
Parthenay III: European Conference on Democracy and Multimedia - Parthenay, France
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Nuevas Tecnologas de Comunicacion y Democracia
(1993)
Foro Television Local y Democracia - Cali, Colombia