The book consists of two parts. In part one, the authors consider the current challenges social work encounters, especially in maintaining welfare services in rural areas. The need for ICT solutions is apparent, but the state of ICT applications in social work varies. The second part of the book focuses on the need for e-competence in social work. The articles discuss the current supply of e-services in social work, the relations between social work and ICTs in Northern Finland, and assess the Master’s Degree Program that connects ICTs and social work.

The book is edited by Arja Kilpeläinen and Kirsi Päykkönen, lecturers in the Master's Degree Program of e-Competence in Social Work. The authors are students, faculty or otherwise connected to the Program. The book is intended for persons interested in the possibilities ICTs offer to social work.


More information:

Project manager Arja Kilpeläinen
Tel. +358 40 530 0364
arja.kilpelainen (at) ulapland.fi

Lecturer Kirsi Päykkönen
Tel. +358 40 555 8146
kirsi.paykkonen (at) ulapland.fi