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Mia Høj Matthiasson

Title
Assistant Professor, University of Southern Denmark
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Dept
Department of Media, Design, Learning and Cognition
Contact
mmath@sdu.dk
Subject area
Art/Culture
Mia Høj Matthiasson

Mia Høj Mathiasson is an assistant professor at the University of Southern Denmark. She holds a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the University of Copenhagen. Her research interests cover the social and societal role of public libraries, especially concerning sustainability and social inclusion, and the proactive role of librarians in social innovation and sustainable development processes. She is currently connected to the international research project UPSCALE: Upscaling sustainable collaborative consumption using public libraries, funded by the Norwegian Research Council, and a member of the PubLIB for Refugees Research Group, focusing on the programs and services provided by public libraries to Ukrainian refugees.

Themes
Libraries and culture facilities
Society

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The labour market
Universal design can be a tool for organizational development

The text presents Mia Høj Mathiasson's view on how organisations should work with inclusion and universal design as a structural and value-driven approach — rather than a superficial checklist or an isolated committee. She argues that workplaces need to rethink their view of people and create spaces where employees are seen as whole people with changing needs.

Art/Culture
How do libraries work with sustainability — and what does it really mean?

The article examines libraries' commitment to sustainability through architecture, dissemination, communities, and active civic engagement. It presents four key rationales and focuses on the role of the librarian as an agent of change.

Social area
Libraries and the ‘Leave No One Behind’ agenda

The article highlights how libraries support sustainability and social inclusion through initiatives like lending everyday items and collaborating with civil society.

Libraries and culture facilities
Society