[SCC_Active_Members] A window into the cultural heritage community's struggle with the digital world.

[H.M. Gladney]

A recent report (see attached note) seems to me to reflect accurately what
has been happening, or perhaps not happening, as this worldwide community
(representatives of research libraries, national libraries, archives,
university information science faculties, and related people) as this
community tries to come to grips with the opportunities and challenges of
digital media and communication. 

The CHM pertinence seems to me to be that this report presents a backdrop
for estimating what digital library infrastructure and methodology can be
acquired and learned from, or in common with, other cultural heritage
institutions.  

If you choose to look at this report, but do not want to read all 80 pages,
I suggest that you look at "Theme 6: Persistent and Perpetual Access" (pages
58 to 64) and "Technology Development and Implementation ..." (pages 65 to
71). 

Cheerio, Henry       http://home.pacbell.net/hgladney

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Subject: DigiCULT Thematic Issue 7: The Future Digital Heritage Space - An
Expedition Report

DigiCULT Thematic Issue 7 - Now Available The Future Digital Heritage Space.
An Expedition Report.

This report summarises the results of an expedition into the possible future
of digital heritage in the next 10-15 years.

It is based on contributions from researchers, heritage experts and
professionals to a DigiCULT online forum as well as the project's ongoing
research.

The report is intended as a navigation tool for boards and directors of
heritage organisations and research centres, IT project managers, and
curators of digital collections, virtual exhibitions and environments.
It cautions that the next waves of innovative ICT systems and applications
may significantly shape and re-shape the digital landscape in which heritage
organisations reside. For many organisations this could result in becoming
'blind spots' in an emerging ambient intelligence environment. As the places
and roles of digital heritage in this environment need to be discussed and
prepared, the report also gives recommendations which may be useful for
ensuring the creation of a thriving and inclusive future digital heritage
space.

Download Thematic Issue 7: (10 MB)
http://www.digicult.info/downloads/dc_thematic_issue7.pdf

DigiCULT Publications offer a valuable resource of mission-critical
information in the selection and use of digital technologies for Europe's
heritage organisations:

- Thematic Issues: results of expert forums
http://www.digicult.info/pages/Themiss.php

- DigiCULT Technology Watch Reports: in-depth technology evaluation
http://www.digicult.info/pages/techwatch.php

- DigiCULT.Info Newsletter: articles about services, studies, technologies,
and activities http://www.digicult.info/pages/newsletter.php

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