Aluehallintovirastojen toiminta päättyy vuoden 2025 lopussa. Suurin osa tehtävistämme siirtyy uuteen valtakunnalliseen Lupa- ja valvontavirastoon, joka aloittaa toimintansa 1.1.2026. Eläinten terveyttä ja hyvinvointia sekä elintarvikkeita koskevat tehtävämme siirtyvät Ruokavirastoon ja kilpailu- ja kuluttajahallinnon tehtävät Kilpailu- ja kuluttajavirastoon.
Lue lisää: Valtion aluehallinnon uudistus
Hanna Carlsson is an Associate Professor at Linnaeus University, Sweden, where she coordinates the Master's program in Library and Information Science (LIS). Her research and teaching focus on the role of libraries as democratic institutions, with particular emphasis on cultural policy, media literacy, reading promotion, and the development of digital competencies. Through her scholarly work, Carlsson investigates the evolving responsibilities of libraries in supporting democratic values, inclusion, critical thinking, and civic engagement in an increasingly complex political landscape.
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Ida Berge is a former teacher, but now works as an advisor at the Youth Section of the Wergeland Centre. The European Wergeland Centre (EWC) is a resource centre that promotes education for democratic citizenship, human rights, and intercultural understanding. EWC offer training programs and share our expertise with all 46 member states of the Council of Europe. The Centre was founded in 2008 by Norway and the Council of Europe.
Social inclusion requires good reading and writing skills. The 'Ahaa! – Library Supporting Adult Literacy' project (March 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025) aimed to support adults' multiliteracy. The project developed library services in a multidisciplinary and interest-driven way for adults whose literacy skills need encouragement or support. Reading skills enables learning.
Leea Lakka is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Eastern Finland, working on a project that investigates what is the minimum that must be learned in school. Lakka's research focuses on issues of reading, compulsory education, and inequality. Her doctoral dissertation on back row pupils received a lot of attention in the Finnish media when it was published.
Neuvonen has a background as a philosopher and non-fiction writer. He works as a senior expert in digital information literacy at the fact-checking organisation Faktabaari and as a part-time teacher at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
My Municipality - Libraries as Platforms for Civic Dialogue and Media Literacy was a collaborative project involving seven libraries from Southeastern Finland and the Cultura Foundation. The aim of the project was to enhance the skills for social and cultural dialogue through libraries, and to engage residents who are typically less likely to participate in public discussions. For example, interpreter assistance was provided to enable the participation of Russian-speaking residents. A total of 30 facilitated Timeout dialogues engaged approximately 250 participants, including residents, decision-makers, public officials, and media representatives.
Vaasa library has employed a specialist in social work. He works to promote literacy, reading as a hobby, and enthusiasm for reading. Special target groups include children, youth, and families with immigrant backgrounds, as well as those in disadvantaged positions or at risk of social exclusion. The job includes producing cultural well-being, literacy work, and working with various groups.
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