Dear student,

We welcome you to our program and hope that you will enjoy our courses! Digital library and information services have become a landmark of modern society. The program includes courses that help you to understand the role and functions of digital services and libraries in society. You will explore their use, gain insight into the work of professional library and information specialists, learn to operate technological tools and platforms, solve managerial issues, and follow research trends within the LIS field.

• Between 15th and 23th of August you have to register and also create your Student account, or you may lose your place in the program. You will find all detailed information you need about registration and Student account at https://www.hb.se/en/student/new-student/ (will be updated for Autumn soon). There are more links in the end of this Welcome-letter.
• The Master’s program starts on the 29th of August 2022 with the courses Digital Library Management and Information retrieval 1. You will be able to log into the learning platform Canvas after your own course registrations.
• You will find information at different areas in the learning platform Canvas:
  • The programme area BMDD122h1 will show information regarding the whole programme, prerequisites, upcoming registrations to courses in later periods, urgent messages etc.
  • Course areas will show all details regarding content, examinations etc.

It is recommended that students attend the residential periods in Borås, though they are not obligatory. The first residential meeting is scheduled for September 19th to 21st this Autumn. More information will be provided in the Canvas modules for the program and the courses that begin in the first period (Information Retrieval 1 and Digital Library Management), as well as in an introductory presentation of the program in Zoom (you will be provided with a link) on the 30th of August between 10:00-12:00. The voluntary residential periods later in the program will take place one week in February or March 2023, one week in Autumn 2023 (probably late September) and two days for the master's thesis seminars in May 2024 (or when your thesis is accepted for the final seminar). These meetings may also take place in digital environments, if necessary.

You should have access to a new computer and an internet connection that enable you to use multimedia, video, audio files, and even do some programming. A headset is strongly recommended for participation in video conferencing sessions. You may have to buy some software and teaching materials. You will receive lecture and seminar materials on the e- learning platform Canvas and will be able to use resources available through the Library of the University of Borås free of charge.

You will study online full-time for two years. Therefore, you will work almost entirely at home and at your own pace. Distance studies and course content will require adaptation.

If you have studied humanities or social sciences, the challenging part will be our technological courses. If you have a computer science or IT background, there will be subjects dealing with human and societal issues that may make new demands of you. The Swedish School of Library and Information Science has strong contacts with the professional and research community in Sweden, Europe and around the world. The students applying to this program also come from many countries. As participants in the program, you will meet each other online and on campus, exchange experience and knowledge, and build your own international network of professional contacts.

IF you regret your choice and will not study this programme, please email to a3@hb.se.

We once again welcome you to the program and look forward to seeing you (in digital environments) in August!

Best regards,

Program coordinator, Rachel Pierce

Assistant Head of School, Karen Nowé Hedvall

Program portal

In the University's program portal, you can find useful information for your studies such as syllabuses, contact information, assessments, reading lists and documents by searching with the programme code BMDD122h1. Take part of useful information in the program portal.

Link to the program schedule 

The schedule will continue to be updated as course instructors schedule their courses. Link to the program schedule. 

Visa for travel

If you are not an EU/EEA citizen, you might need to apply for a visa for the meetings in Borås. Visit the Swedish Migration Agency for more information.

Temporary housing in Borås

On the University's website, you will find information on temporary accommodation, contact details to rental agencies, and links to other online options. Read more about temporary housing in Borås.