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Tillgänglig kurslitteratur? Lärosätesbibliotekariers praktik och yrkesroll i tider av förändring

Öjehagen, Karin LU (2026) ABMM54 20261
Division of ALM, Digital Cultures and Publishing Studies
Abstract
This study has highlighted academic librarians’ own perspectives and experiences
of their work with accessible course literature for students with reading disabilities.
The study has addressed how academic librarians described their work, which
working conditions are central, and how the work is shaped by institutional and
material changes. Using a practice-theoretical framework with a neoinstitutional
perspective, focus has been given to a largely unexplored area and has been linked
to earlier research on broadened recruitment, students with disabilities and the
academic librarian’s profession. The study demonstrates that conditions for
academic librarians’ work differ, despite shared goals and guidelines. Academic
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This study has highlighted academic librarians’ own perspectives and experiences
of their work with accessible course literature for students with reading disabilities.
The study has addressed how academic librarians described their work, which
working conditions are central, and how the work is shaped by institutional and
material changes. Using a practice-theoretical framework with a neoinstitutional
perspective, focus has been given to a largely unexplored area and has been linked
to earlier research on broadened recruitment, students with disabilities and the
academic librarian’s profession. The study demonstrates that conditions for
academic librarians’ work differ, despite shared goals and guidelines. Academic
librarians’ work with accessible course literature is context-dependent, non
standardized and highly influenced by institutional and material changes.
Institutional changes generate tensions, which are addressed through adaptations
and collaborations. Institutional reforms can lead to unforeseen consequences
ultimately affecting students’ rights to accessible course literature. The changes in
academic librarians’ work also shift responsibility towards the student with a
reading disability. The student is expected to be more active, persistent and
independent, while at the same time facing challenges in their study situation. The
guidelines and rules intended to ensure legal certainty risk creating new barriers. (Less)
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author
Öjehagen, Karin LU
supervisor
organization
alternative title
Accessible Course Literature? The Practice and Professional Role of Academic Librarians in Times of Change
course
ABMM54 20261
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
(EN) Academic librarians, Accessible course literature, Audiobooks, Assistive technology, Reading Difficulty, Broadened recruitment, The Swedish Agency for Accessible Media (MTM), Institutional Governance, Neoinstitutional theory, Practice theory, Text‑to‑speech, Universal Design for Learning (SV) Lärosätesbibliotekarier, Tillgänglighetsanpassad kurslitteratur, Talböcker, Tekniska hjälpmedel, Läsnedsättning, Breddad rekrytering, Myndigheten för tillgängliga medier (MTM), Institutionell Styrning, Neoinstitutionell teori, Praktikteori, Talsyntes, Universell utformning för lärande
language
Swedish
id
9232612
date added to LUP
2026-07-06 09:18:13
date last changed
2026-07-06 09:18:13
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  abstract     = {{This study has highlighted academic librarians’ own perspectives and experiences 
of their work with accessible course literature for students with reading disabilities. 
The study has addressed how academic librarians described their work, which 
working conditions are central, and how the work is shaped by institutional and 
material changes. Using a practice-theoretical framework with a neoinstitutional 
perspective, focus has been given to a largely unexplored area and has been linked 
to earlier research on broadened recruitment, students with disabilities and the 
academic librarian’s profession. The study demonstrates that conditions for 
academic librarians’ work differ, despite shared goals and guidelines. Academic 
librarians’ work with accessible course literature is context-dependent, non
standardized and highly influenced by institutional and material changes. 
Institutional changes generate tensions, which are addressed through adaptations 
and collaborations. Institutional reforms can lead to unforeseen consequences 
ultimately affecting students’ rights to accessible course literature. The changes in 
academic librarians’ work also shift responsibility towards the student with a 
reading disability. The student is expected to be more active, persistent and 
independent, while at the same time facing challenges in their study situation. The 
guidelines and rules intended to ensure legal certainty risk creating new barriers.}},
  author       = {{Öjehagen, Karin}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Tillgänglig kurslitteratur? Lärosätesbibliotekariers praktik och yrkesroll i tider av förändring}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}