Essays about: "ABM"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 134 essays containing the word ABM.

1. 16. Bridges of Trust : The symbolism of the Destruction and Reestablishment of Libraries

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för ABM, digitala kulturer samt förlags- och bokmarknadskunskap

   Author : Surrah Al-Himidy; [2023]
   Keywords : Library- and Information Science; Destruction of Libraries; Reestablishment of Libraries; Libraries in time of War; National Libraries; National Identity; Cultural Identity; Cultural Memory.; Cultural Sciences;

   Abstract : National libraries play a leading role in the creation of national identities. For that reason, the destruction and reestablishment of libraries may hold strategic meanings beyond the physical. This master thesis examines the symbols and cultural implications of such devastating events and resilient initiatives. READ MORE

3. 17. “One can imagine one’s making a conscious choice” : AI and algorithmic awareness among Swedish public librarians

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för ABM, digitala kulturer samt förlags- och bokmarknadskunskap

   Author : Ben Hogan; [2023]
   Keywords : Library; Information; Library and Information Studies; algorithms; AI; algorithmic awareness; algorithmic imaginary; infrastructure theory; Cultural Sciences;

   Abstract : In this thesis I provide insight into how librarians at public libraries perceive, understand, and interact with algorithms and AI in relation to their profession. My main focus lies in how librarians’ perceptions of algorithms and AI ultimately shape their actions. READ MORE

4. 18. The Magical Library and the Symbolic Representation : Library representation in The Librarian and The Librarians

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

   Author : Karolina Hermansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Library representation; Librarian representation; Libraries; Librarians; Symbolism; Iconography; Semiotics; The Librarian; The Librarians; Library environments; Biblioteksrepresentation; Bibliotekarierepresentation; Symbolik; Ikonografi; Semiotik; The Librarian; The Librar-ians; Biblioteksmiljö; Bibliotek; Bibliotekarier;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to answer the question of how the library is represented in the Librarian franchise, not only focusing on the films/tv-series but also how it is represented in print. The analysis of the library representation uses a background of the theory and method found in semiotics and iconography, as well as qualitative content analysis, to examine not only the literal/denoted representation, but also the symbolic/connoted, and then compar-ing these findings to the representation of libraries and librarians (with a focus on the stereotypes) found in former research on the subject. READ MORE

5. 19. Digital Differences within Cultural Cornerstones : A Case Study of the Digital Tools and Implementations at the Museum of Ethnography in Stockholm

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

   Author : Wilma Enström; [2023]
   Keywords : Digital Humanities; New museology; Digital tools; Digital implementations; Sweden; Cultural heritage museums; Museum visitors; Educational games; Museum employees;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a case study conducted at the Museum of Ethnography in Stockholm, focusing on the digital tools and implementations within the exhibitions of the museum. It aims to explore the perspectives and interactions on digital tools and implementations of both museum employees, and visitors, examining the potential discrepancies that may arise. READ MORE

6. 20. Attributing Digitalization Decisions in Museums : A Multiple Case Study of Swedish Public Museums

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

   Author : Aijia Zhang; [2023]
   Keywords : Digitalization; decision-making; museum; organizational attribution; process mapping;

   Abstract : In the context of digital transformation in the cultural and heritage sector, many museums are undergoing digital- ization. This qualitative study explores the digitalization status in the selected cases, underpins the decisions behind their digitalization practices, and identifies the factors that affect the decisions. READ MORE