Video games & cultural memory – lecture with Nina Heljeback

Video games are no longer just entertainment—they are a vital part of our shared cultural memory. At the National Library of Sweden (KB), this raises new questions: What does it mean to preserve games? How do existing legal frameworks apply to these works? And why should this matter beyond the world of gaming?

In 2026, the University Library is tasked with coordinating the university’s cultural activities. As part of this, KIB organizes various cultural events throughout the year. Cultural activities 2026.

Nina Heljeback is Head of Collection and Metadata at the National Library of Sweden (KB). More information about the collection (in Swedish)