”Det som blir bevarat är det som finns kvar efter normal biblioteksanvändning” : om pliktlagstiftningens utveckling och reservexemplarets tillstånd vid Lunds universitetsbibliotek
(2025) ABMM54 20251Division of ALM, Digital Cultures and Publishing Studies
- Abstract
- In 1966, National Librarian Uno Willers expressed concerns about the condition of Sweden’s four legal deposit copies intended for long-term preservation. Since then, access has improved, internal library work has changed due to technological and societal developments, and the responsibility for long-term preservation has been reduced to two libraries – the National Library (KB) and Lund University Library (LUB). This thesis explores the purpose and function of the legal deposit copies over time, with focus on the Legal Deposit Act of 1978 and its effects. The main focus is on LUB. Drawing on materiality theory and the concepts of bruksvärde (use value) and bevarandevärde (preservation value), this thesis highlights changing priorities in... (More)
- In 1966, National Librarian Uno Willers expressed concerns about the condition of Sweden’s four legal deposit copies intended for long-term preservation. Since then, access has improved, internal library work has changed due to technological and societal developments, and the responsibility for long-term preservation has been reduced to two libraries – the National Library (KB) and Lund University Library (LUB). This thesis explores the purpose and function of the legal deposit copies over time, with focus on the Legal Deposit Act of 1978 and its effects. The main focus is on LUB. Drawing on materiality theory and the concepts of bruksvärde (use value) and bevarandevärde (preservation value), this thesis highlights changing priorities in how LUB has worked with its collections over time.
This thesis consists of two main parts. The first takes on a macro perspective, examining the law’s evolution and attitudes, as seen through legal reports, legislative texts and action. The latter consists of a micro-level analysis of the legal deposit copies at LUB, taking a closer look at cataloging practices, shelving arrangements, bookbinding methods and lending procedures. The findings suggest that other reforms taking place at the same time strongly influenced the formation of the 1978 act. It marked a clear shift in direction. Due to several factors in the 1990s, changes were made in how the material was handled at LUB. These changes were made with the hope of being relieved of the reserve copy responsibility in 1992, which did not occur. Instead, the obligation to preserve remained in place, but steps taken toward more short-sighted use of – and attitude towards – the collections remained. Reduced bookbinding practices, the prioritization of open-access and increased use overall has in combination accelerated the physical degradation of the collections. The findings suggest a need to reassess current practices to regain the balance between accessibility and preservation for future generations that previously existed. (Less)
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- author
- Fritzon, Zack LU
- supervisor
- organization
- alternative title
- ”What gets preserved is what remains after normal library use” : on the development of legal deposit legislation and the state of the reserve copy at Lund University Library
- course
- ABMM54 20251
- year
- 2025
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Legal deposit legislation, collection management, preservation, printed cultural heritage, Lund University Library
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 9189526
- date added to LUP
- 2025-06-24 11:13:12
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- 2025-06-24 11:13:12
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abstract = {{In 1966, National Librarian Uno Willers expressed concerns about the condition of Sweden’s four legal deposit copies intended for long-term preservation. Since then, access has improved, internal library work has changed due to technological and societal developments, and the responsibility for long-term preservation has been reduced to two libraries – the National Library (KB) and Lund University Library (LUB). This thesis explores the purpose and function of the legal deposit copies over time, with focus on the Legal Deposit Act of 1978 and its effects. The main focus is on LUB. Drawing on materiality theory and the concepts of bruksvärde (use value) and bevarandevärde (preservation value), this thesis highlights changing priorities in how LUB has worked with its collections over time.
This thesis consists of two main parts. The first takes on a macro perspective, examining the law’s evolution and attitudes, as seen through legal reports, legislative texts and action. The latter consists of a micro-level analysis of the legal deposit copies at LUB, taking a closer look at cataloging practices, shelving arrangements, bookbinding methods and lending procedures. The findings suggest that other reforms taking place at the same time strongly influenced the formation of the 1978 act. It marked a clear shift in direction. Due to several factors in the 1990s, changes were made in how the material was handled at LUB. These changes were made with the hope of being relieved of the reserve copy responsibility in 1992, which did not occur. Instead, the obligation to preserve remained in place, but steps taken toward more short-sighted use of – and attitude towards – the collections remained. Reduced bookbinding practices, the prioritization of open-access and increased use overall has in combination accelerated the physical degradation of the collections. The findings suggest a need to reassess current practices to regain the balance between accessibility and preservation for future generations that previously existed.}},
author = {{Fritzon, Zack}},
language = {{swe}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{”Det som blir bevarat är det som finns kvar efter normal biblioteksanvändning” : om pliktlagstiftningens utveckling och reservexemplarets tillstånd vid Lunds universitetsbibliotek}},
year = {{2025}},
}