ReSource: Transforming Reading and Source Criticism in Digital Cultures

The research school ReSource takes as its starting point the current “crisis of information,” characterised by, among other things, the proliferation of misinformation and conspiracy ideologies, the commercialisation of the public information infrastructure, the entry of AI technologies into more and more areas, and the increasing distrust of traditionally trusted institutions.

Start date: 2023-01-01

End date: 2026-12-31

The research school explores practices of informational reading and source criticism through analyses of the interplay between changing and evolving (commercial) information infrastructures, societal institutions, and the expectations and experiences of people in different roles.

ReSource is funded by the Swedish Research Council. All Library and Information Studies departments at Swedish higher education institutions are included in ReSource. The coordinator is the Swedish School of Library and Information Science (SSLIS) at the University of Borås. Further participating institutions are Linnaeus University, Lund University, Södertörn University, Umeå University, and Uppsala University.

Find more information about courses, activities on ReSource's webpage