This book offers insights into changes brought about by the enormous
growth of the internet. There are new ways to share cultural heritage
materials through online finding aids, exhibits, and other
initiatives. What has been accomplished across libraries, archives,
and museums? The authors consider that question by using case studies
to explore activities in 14 libraries, archives, museums, and other
heritage organizations. They consider what we can learn from current
collaborations within and across libraries, archives, and museums and
why some collaborations are successful while others cannot be
sustained. Their findings are based on observations and interviews at
institutions and organizations in the United States, Australia, and
the U.K. These organizations have worked to make their collections
accessible. Some have simply digitized their collections, while others
have enhanced their collection management systems. Others have
incorporated digital asset management systems to organize and retrieve
media, and to manage digital rights and permissions. Most of these
institutions and organizations have succeeded through strategic
partnerships, strategic planning, and insightful leadership. However,
the book also contains examples of institutions that have undergone
transitions: one of the museums closed, and another closed its
library. Taken together, the fourteen institutions shed light on
professional practices today.
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ISBN
9781538125564
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok