Återpublicerad

Återpublicerad is a Swedish term used to describe a work that has been published again after its original release. The word is formed from åter- meaning "again" and publicera meaning "to publish," and it functions as the past participle återpublicerad. In bibliographic practice it serves as a status label in catalogs and metadata to indicate that the work has appeared in a subsequent edition, reprint, or reissue, potentially with changes, corrections, or additions.

The term covers various formats, including books, articles, reports, and digital content. It is commonly used when a work returns to the market after being out of print or when an author or publisher issues a revised edition or collection. A publication can be described as återpublicerad even if the core text remains largely the same, though many cases involve updated material, new introductions, or editorial changes.

Återpublicerad is distinct from omtryck (reprint), which usually implies identical text and no substantial changes, and from nyutgåva or ny upplaga (new edition), which implies a deliberate update or reworking. In practice, the term signals that the work has been issued again, either in the same form or with modifications.

Legal and rights considerations: Republishing requires permission from rights holders, unless the work is in the public domain. In the digital era, återpublicerad content may appear on platforms that rehost or republish material under different licensing terms, sometimes with added metadata or context.