Cirriculum vitae
Résumé
Meritförteckning
Hoja de vida

Education

Högskolan i Borås: Librarian
Borås
2013 – 2015 / 2021 – 2022

Malmö Universitet: Graphic design
Malmö
2017 – 2020

Kvarnby folkhögskola: Serieskolan
Malmö
2015 – 2016

Other stuff

2022: Recipient of Axiells award for best essay in library and information science, for the essay ”Having the Malmoeites in mind: An analysis of the implementation of the logistical system IMMS at the Libraries of Malmö” (Swedish).

2022-2023: Research and design for the exhibition ”50 år och tusen minnen” in Malmö.

2024-current: Board member of the librarian association Bibliotek i Samhälle.

Occupation

Librarian (2023-current)

Previous work

Graphic design
Illustration
Handyman
Volunteering
…among other stuff

Skills

Assembling, book design, cleaning, comics arts, construction, cooking, editing, education, exhibition design, graphic design, illustration, lecturing, library work, organizing, screen printing, building, translation, video editing, volunteering, web design, writing.

Essay:
Having the Malmoeties in mind

Asbtract

The Libraries of Malmö are in the process of integrating new technology for logistics and distribution of materials to their library system. This study proceeds from a global discussion about technologies and their usage in libraries, including automation processes and the application of algorithm technology. To study the social implications of the algorithm system IMMS at the public libraries of Malmö, interviews are conducted with representatives of different organizational perspectives of the library, as well as qualitative analysis of documents regarding the implementation. An actor-network theory (ANT) approach is used in the analysis of these materials, to map out the network where the process is taking place, as well as the relationships and actions of the actants involved. Through this analysis certain conclusions are made: a successful transition is made where the network is reconfigured by the integration of the IMMS-technology, even though not all actants are in agreement of the condition of this process. Some fears regarding the role of librarians, due to centralization of tasks and responsibilities, are identified, as well as dissidence in the form of dissatisfaction with the process. Some cases of mutiny in relation to the system changes are reported, opening for further research of resistance in implementation processes of new technology in libraries. In conclusion, a complicated process is now undergoing where useful new technology is implemented in the library, but also raising questions of the work and professional role of librarians today.

Commenting my findings:

”Some of the criticism can be explained by feelings of uncertainty regarding the technical tools, for example that algorithms – for the vast majority of people – are rather impenetrable phenomena, and therefore difficult to relate to. Another aspect had to do with a wider concern about changes in the organization, which was linked to IMMS, but in turn had to do with the introduction of floating collections and centralized purchasing groups in the library organization.” (From an interview with Axiell, published online on the company blog)