Essays about: "libraries role"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 50 essays containing the words libraries role.

1. 6. Living room or library? The roles of physical spaces in public libraries. A case study of Idé A, Drottninghög library in Helsingborg, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Lourdes Veronica Beltran Linares; [2023]
   Keywords : Public libraries; public library’s physical space; meeting places; social infrastructure; third places; radically inclusive places; low-intensive meeting places.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The present study explores the value and role of the physical space of the public library from the perspective of the visitors in the context of digitalization. The qualitative research was based on semi-structured interviews with regular visitors of Idé A Drottninghög (Helsingborg, Sweden), Idé A library staff members, and collaborative organizations of Idé A that make use of the library’s physical space. READ MORE

3. 7. 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

4. 8. Implementation and Characterisation Testing of a PCDU for Nanosatellites

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

   Author : Spyridon Gouvalas; [2023]
   Keywords : Electrical engineering; Testing; PCDU; Nanosatelllites; EPS; Power Management; Software Development; Hardware Development;

   Abstract : Satellite power management systems play a crucial role in ensuring the operational success andlongevity of satellite missions. As satellites operate in the harsh environment of space, efficient powermanagement is essential to maximize energy utilization, maintain stability, and extend mission lifespans. READ MORE

5. 9. Exercising freedom of speech: A cultural analysis of the Dawit Isaak Library

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

   Author : Livia Skåve; [2023]
   Keywords : freedom of speech; free speech; artistic freedom; banned books; the Dawit Isaak Library; library selection; field theory; democracy; Cultural Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how freedom of speech is implemented in a Swedish library context, by examining what actions and practices the concept is translated into at the Dawit Isaak Library in Malmö, a library focused on freedom of speech and banned literature that opened at Malmö City Archive in 2020. The aim of the study is to illuminate and clarify discrepancies between the theoretical definition and the physical performance of freedom of speech, and it investigates the dilemmas that may arise there. READ MORE

6. 10. Libraries of Things - Drivers for a sustainable sharing economy? A case study of Circle Centre Lund

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Florence Kunert; [2022]
   Keywords : collaborative sharing; social change; prefiguration; sustainability science; non-profit sharing organizations; transformative potential; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The gradual destruction of global ecosystems enhanced by the predominant growth paradigm and overconsumption, require social change and alternative practices. A sustainable sharing economy is one alternative pathway to challenge the current socio-economic system. READ MORE