Archives and Information Science

In Archives and Information Science, we offer first-cycle (undergraduate) and second-cycle (Master's) programmes and courses, and research is conducted within the research subject of Computer and systems science.

Here, you can read more about research at Mid Sweden University.

Ongoing Research Projects

Communication technology for critical public services

Rakel G2 is the next generation of Sweden’s national communication system for vital public services. The project follows the implementation of Rakel G2 and explores how new technology affects work...

Ethical and Culturally Responsive Framework for (Meta) Data Governance: The Potential of Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Biocultural (BC) Labels in Sámi Collections

How can Sámi cultural heritage be represented in digital archives in a way that respects Sámi rights, knowledge, and traditions?

Evaluating Community Perspectives and Institutional Capacities for Sámi (Meta)Data Governance

This project examines Sámi perspectives and institutional readiness to use TK and BC Labels - tools that embed cultural protocols and rights - ensuring ethical, sovereignty-aligned governance.