https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis <p>Nordic Journal of Library and Information Studies, NJLIS, is a scholarly peer reviewed open access journal, covering scientific issues and current trends in Library and Information Studies. Nordic Journal of Library and Information Studies publishes Nordic and international peer reviewed LIS articles and reviews of significant LIS literature.</p> University of Copenhagen en-US Nordic Journal of Library and Information Studies 2597-0593 https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis/article/view/138884 <p>This review investigates the impact of personal and contextual factors on health-seeking behaviours in terms of health-related information and healthcare service needs and utilization among asylum seekers, refugees, and undocumented immigrants using an adapted framework based on an extended Longo health information model. The 73 peer-reviewed records included in this systematic review were obtained from WoS, Ebsco, and Scopus. This review shows that culture, religion, policy, and systematic inequalities may play three different roles for our studied population, including facilitators, barriers, and health-related information sources. The findings indicated that providing universal health-related information and healthcare services may not meet all of the healthcare needs of our study population. As a result, healthcare providers must take a cross-cultural approach when designing, developing, and delivering specific health promotion programmes, treating patients with respect and attention, and providing health-related information and healthcare services based on ethnic, cultural, religious, and migration statuses.</p> Hamed Ahmadinia Kristina Eriksson-Backa Copyright (c) 2024 Hamed Ahmadinia, Kristina Eriksson-Backa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-01-23 2025-01-23 5 1 10.7146/njlis.v5i1.138884 https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis/article/view/146726 <p>This paper focuses on contemporary archival professionals in Sweden. The research questions posed are: RQ1: What are the different facets of archival work commonly described in employment advertisements directed at archival professionals? RQ2: What are the desirable personal traits that employers seek when hiring an archival professional? The material consists of job advertisements from the year 2022 compiled from Historical ads. The methods applied are content analysis and reflexive thematic analysis, and we use the term archival professionals to denote employees that are responsible for society's information resources being created, shared, used and preserved in an adequate way. A well-functioning information supply is crucial for information security, transparency and public access to information, and for securing future digital cultural heritage. Archival professionals have often been described as somewhat mysterious and obscured. Due to digitalisation, new demands are being created. However, it is not self-evident what different facets of archival work are required and what personal characteristics are beneficial. Our conclusion is that there is a broad scope in the types of archival work described and wished by employers. The roles and responsibilities of archival professionals, as depicted in employment advertisements, are diverse and multifaceted. They are expected to develop, lead, and educate within their area of expertise. Personality wise, an archival professional should be meticulous and at the same time flexible, be prepared to do monotonous work but also be creative, be able to work alone and at the same time meet the public.</p> Ann-Sofie Klareld Emma Pihl Skoog Kristofer Söderström Copyright (c) 2024 Ann-Sofie Klareld, Emma Pihl Skoog, Kristofer Söderström https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-01-23 2025-01-23 5 1 10.7146/njlis.v5i1.146726 https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis/article/view/147782 <p>The primary aim of this study was to gain understanding on public library perspectives on citizen science in Finland, through examining the conditions of public libraries in three key areas: physical space, digital space, and knowledge resources and infrastructure. Additionally, the study sought to explore how libraries conceptualise an environment supportive for citizen science. In April 2024, an online survey was conducted with 55 public library representatives from Finland, gathering data on their views about public libraries’ capability to support citizen science. The survey included a series of questions focusing on the three aforementioned areas. The responses were analysed using thematic analysis. Eleven key concepts supporting citizen science in public libraries were identified: inclusivity and accessibility to diverse communities, meeting and event spaces, study and work areas, role of libraries as connectors, collaboration with educational institutions, national cooperation, community engagement and events, customer service, local collections and research, technology and digital resources, and library staff. Librarians perceived libraries as facilitators rather than leaders of citizen science projects, emphasising the importance of collaboration and accessibility of resources. The results show the potential of Finnish public libraries to facilitate citizen science, simultaneously revealing challenges related to infrastructure, resources, and role delineation. Findings confirm the potential of Finnish public libraries to support citizen science initiatives while highlighting areas for improvement. These insights may be useful in designing effective strategies for integrating citizen science into library services, thus responding to an important research, programmatic, and policy gap. </p> Elena Svahn Karolina Andersdotter Miki Kallio Copyright (c) 2024 Elena Svahn, Karolina Andersdotter, Miki Kallio https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-04-17 2025-04-17 5 1 49 69 10.7146/njlis.v5i1.147782 https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis/article/view/146744 Ola Pilerot Copyright (c) 2024 Ola Pilerot https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2024-06-28 2024-06-28 5 1 10.7146/njlis.v5i1.146744 https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis/article/view/147307 Nils Pharo Copyright (c) 2024 Nils Pharo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2024-07-03 2024-07-03 5 1 10.7146/njlis.v5i1.147307 https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis/article/view/147311 Jenny Glashoff Copyright (c) 2024 Jenny Glashoff https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2024-07-04 2024-07-04 5 1 10.7146/njlis.v5i1.147311 https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis/article/view/152958 Louise Limberg Copyright (c) 2024 Louise Limberg https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-01-23 2025-01-23 5 1 10.7146/njlis.v5i1.152958 https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis/article/view/153001 Olle Sköld Copyright (c) 2024 Olle Sköld https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-01-27 2025-01-27 5 1 10.7146/njlis.v5i1.153001 https://tidsskrift.dk/njlis/article/view/153319 Elizabeth Shepherd Copyright (c) 2024 Elizabeth Shepherd https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-03-04 2025-03-04 5 1 10.7146/njlis.v5i1.153319