Search for dissertations about: "library and information science"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 106 swedish dissertations containing the words library and information science.

  2. 21. Selling and lending e-books : Changes in the Swedish literary field

    Author : Birgitta Wallin; Frank Huysmans; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; E‐books; Swedish book market; e‐book lending; Public libraries; e‐book selling; booksellers; subscription services; aggregators; bookshops; online booksellers; Library and Information Science; Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap;

    Abstract : This study explores the actors distributing e-books in the Swedish book market. The focus was on public libraries and booksellers, which included aggregators, subscription services, online booksellers and physical bookshops. READ MORE

  4. 22. Emergency visualized : exploring visual technology for paramedic-physician collaboration in emergency care

    Author : Hanna Maurin Söderholm; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; 3D video; emergency care; e-health; paramedic; collaboration; collaborative work; computer supported cooperative work; CSCW; information ecology; information practice; pre-hospital care; sociotechnical; telemedicine; telepresence; video communication; visual technology; Library and Information Science; Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the potential of visual information and communication technologies (ICTs) for collaboration in emergency care. The thesis consists of four studies exploring future technology, 3D telepresence technology for medical consultation (3DMC), from several different methodological and analytical perspectives. READ MORE

  5. 23. Cloudy talks : Exploring accounts about cloud computing

    Author : Maria Lindh; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; information management; cloud computing; cloud services; cloud technology; social constructionism; social construction of reality; conceptual metaphor theory; Google Apps for Education GAFE ; GAFA; algorithmic identities; Library and Information Science; Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to discuss the character, purpose, and use of the language surrounding new technology, specifically cloud computing. The thesis is situated within library and information science. READ MORE

  6. 24. Beyond the Participatory Project : Practices of Organising, Planning and Doing Participation in Museums

    Author : Inge Zwart; Isto Huvila; Inga-Lill Aronsson; Pille Pruulmann-Vengerfeldt; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Participation; Memory institutions; Museum studies; Museum practice; Work practices; Organisational ethnography; Practice theory; Information studies; Democratisation; Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap; Library and Information Science;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates practices that constitute participation in museums, building on information studies’ tradition of exploring work of professionals in memory institutions. In an effort to democratise, memory institutions have been increasingly interested in working with external stakeholders and audiences through various collaborative, participatory and engagement projects. READ MORE

  7. 25. SOUND READING : Exploring and conceptualising audiobook practices among young adults

    Author : Elisa Tattersall Wallin; Anna Lundh; Jan Nolin; David Gunnarsson Lorentzen; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; audiobooks; reading practices; subscription services; apps; practice theory; timespace; transaction logs; interviews; digital methods; young adults; Library and Information Science; Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap;

    Abstract : Audiobooks and subscription services are becoming increasingly popular in Sweden as well as many other parts of the world. This compilation thesis develops knowledge and conceptualisations of audiobook reading practices in the context of subscription services and apps. READ MORE