Library 2.0 – a new participatory context

The research project Library 2.0 – a new participatory context at Informations Studies, Åbo Akademi (http://library2pointoh.fi/about/) is looking for a Doctoral student. The post is part of an Academy of Finland funded project.

The goal of this project is to deepen the understanding of the interactive information source called Web 2.0 focusing on knowledge, experience, collaboration, and creation of new contents. The project aims to develop the skills needed to manage the new information platform (Library 2.0) and foresee the development of needed competencies in the information society.

The main task for the doctoral student is to do research towards a doctoral dissertation with the aim to finish the doctoral degree in 4 years. There are two sub-project themes that are possible but also other perspectives or contexts may be discussed.

• Collective quality of Library 2.0 services in the context of university libraries
• Mapping opinions and trends from library blogspace

The tentative start date of the post is 1.8.2008, and the post has currently granted funding until the end of 2010, with the possibility of extension depending on further external funding.

The applications with a letter of introduction containing contact information, CV, publication list and 1/2 A4 describing your research interest should arrive before 15th of May 2008 to project leader, professor Gunilla Widén-Wulff (gunilla.widen-wulff(a)abo.fi)

Questions and enquiries:
Gunilla Widén-Wulff
gunilla.widen-wulff(a)abo.fi
+358-2-215 4576