Nordic Libraries Annual is an annual conference looking at topical issues in public libraries and library development.
Libraries are an integral part of society. They are meeting places for communities, where people can share knowledge and experiences across social and economic boundaries. They support equality by providing access to resources regardless of people's background or wealth.
Social sustainability comes from a society looking after the long-term well-being of its members, and libraries have an important role to play in this. Libraries contribute to community cohesion and participation. In this way, libraries support society's ability to cope with and adapt to change.
Libraries play a key role in crisis resilience, providing not only information and entertainment, but also a safe space where people can face challenging times together. For example, in times of crisis, such as a pandemic or economic crisis, libraries can provide support to individuals and communities alike. They strengthen society's resilience - its ability to cope with and recover from crises - by providing resources and services.
Programme
NOTE! All times according to EET (UTC+02:00)
10.00-10.05 Welcome words. Anu Ojaranta, Senior Officer, Library Affairs, Regional State Administrative Agency of Southwest Finland.
10.05-10.30 Psychological resilience, digital Bildung and public libraries. Tapani Sainio, senior ministerial advisor, Ministry of Education and Culture
10.30-11.00 Libraries as Beacons of Community Resilience in Times of Change and Crisis. Jamie Johnston, associate professor, OsloMET university.
11.00-11.45 Art and culture as resilience and psychological defence. Hannele Valkeeniemi, Director, Finnish Institute in Estonia.
11.45-12.45 Lunch
12.45-13.15 Relying on resilience to realise resilience. Mia Høj Mathiasson, Assistant Professor, University of Southern Denmark.
13.15-13.45
The role of libraries in socio-economic vulnerable areas in Stockholm – examples from Järva. Ida Udovic, Director for libraries in Husby, Kista, Rinkeby, Spånga and Tensta. Stockholm City Library.
13.45-14.15 Life requires art,... Isto Turpeinen, Special Advisor, Arts Promotion Centre Finland.
14.15-14.30 Summary of the day, Päivi Jokitalo, moderator
Further information
Participation in the conference is free of charge. The language of the conference is English. A link to the event will be sent to registered participants by email.
Contact
Anu Ojaranta, anu.ojaranta@avi.fi