Essays about: "swedish public library"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words swedish public library.

  1. 1. The Role of Public Libraries in Countering Misinformation : A Swedish Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Britt Helen Andermann; [2023]
    Keywords : misinformation; disinformation; public libraries; democratic values; public trust; library practice; semi-structured interviews; acquisitions policy;

    Abstract : Misinformation poses a significant threat to democracy, as it undermines informed decision-making, creates distrust among citizens, and exacerbates social and political polarization. Public libraries can in theory mitigate this threat by serving as trustworthy sources of information and promoting critical thinking, but must contend with issues such as the politicization of library services, which have the potential to erode public trust in libraries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Making a Mess : Sociomaterial collaboration in a library renovation

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Joel Wranning; [2023]
    Keywords : Collaboration; digital humanities; actor-network theory; library and information science; organization studies; sociomateriality; library renovation;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the roles played by digital information and communication technologies in a Swedish public library’s three-year long renovation project. As a case study of technology-influenced collaboration in a cultural heritage institution, this study addresses a gap in digital humanities research on the practical details of sociotechnical collaboration, as well as a lack of documentation of an ongoing trend of renovations and rebuildings of Swedish public libraries. READ MORE

  4. 3. “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

  5. 4. Uniform vs. uneven lighting: Accommodation of multiple users’ preferences in study rooms

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Evdoxia Iro Gkolompia; [2023]
    Keywords : individual needs; light zones; contrast; visual comfort; lighting in libraries.;

    Abstract : Uniform lighting in public spaces like study rooms in libraries, is still a common practice. However, uniformly lit spaces are unable to simultaneously meet the needs of multiple users and can create dull environments. READ MORE

  6. 5. Annotating Job Titles in Job Ads using Swedish Language Models

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Markus Ridhagen; [2023]
    Keywords : Natural language processing; NLP; Named-entity recognition; NER; Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers; BERT; Active Learning;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates automated annotation approaches to assist public authorities in Sweden in optimizing resource allocation and gaining valuable insights to enhance the preservation of high-quality welfare. The study uses pre-trained Swedish language models for the named entity recognition (NER) task of finding job titles in job advertisements from The Swedish Public Employment Service, Arbetsförmedlingen. READ MORE