National Digital Cultural Heritage Repository Case Study
2.0 Current Issues/ Challenges
In order to establishing a national digital cultural heritage repository for any archival institution it should take many challenges or current issues for their organization to make sure that institution do not many problem in managing the archival material for the future research. The any current issues or challenges in the archival institution is possible was come from many factor such as air quality, storage, technical support and some related problem that will the archival institution should`
2.1 Cannot digitized a various types of cultural heritage materials
The first current issues that was found in the article about the establishing the national digital cultural heritage repository in Malaysia is the …show more content…
Systems managers must not only understand the constantly changing software and hardware available, but they must now learn the nuances of museology and related disciplines (Hoopes, 1997, p. 89).
Constantly changing software and hardware needs, along with changing product development, create even greater pressures on the cultural institutions, as the “risk of loss” is very high. Preservation of digital resources centres on the interim mechanism for storing the digital information, migrating it to a new form, and providing continued long-term access (Conway, 2000).
Technical issues in digital conversion projects also include establishing proper workflow, planning, and training of staff with continuous review of the project. Workflow must be tested throughout the project in order to evaluate and make any necessary changes. It is necessary to document decisions made and why, and costs associated with each step. This is important for all projects, in order to allow for continuation, but also to allow for future projects. Proper reporting needs to be documented, especially if funds were provided through a grant (Macklin, L & S. Lockmiller, 1999, …show more content…
Take care and attention is not always given to providing adequate training and development, and encouraging its uptake. Additionally, developing and maintaining a digital preservation programme can seem daunting in many ways and, in particular, this is often due to a perceived staff skills gap. Carefully designed staff training and continuous professional development activities can play a key role in successfully making the transition from the traditional model of archives to the digital material. Intelligent training and development can do much to boost confidence and ability in staff members, and minimise anxiety about the changing nature of work in preservation-performing institutions. A thoughtful approach to training and development is likely to make a significant difference
In order to establishing a national digital cultural heritage repository for any archival institution it should take many challenges or current issues for their organization to make sure that institution do not many problem in managing the archival material for the future research. The any current issues or challenges in the archival institution is possible was come from many factor such as air quality, storage, technical support and some related problem that will the archival institution should`
2.1 Cannot digitized a various types of cultural heritage materials
The first current issues that was found in the article about the establishing the national digital cultural heritage repository in Malaysia is the …show more content…
Systems managers must not only understand the constantly changing software and hardware available, but they must now learn the nuances of museology and related disciplines (Hoopes, 1997, p. 89).
Constantly changing software and hardware needs, along with changing product development, create even greater pressures on the cultural institutions, as the “risk of loss” is very high. Preservation of digital resources centres on the interim mechanism for storing the digital information, migrating it to a new form, and providing continued long-term access (Conway, 2000).
Technical issues in digital conversion projects also include establishing proper workflow, planning, and training of staff with continuous review of the project. Workflow must be tested throughout the project in order to evaluate and make any necessary changes. It is necessary to document decisions made and why, and costs associated with each step. This is important for all projects, in order to allow for continuation, but also to allow for future projects. Proper reporting needs to be documented, especially if funds were provided through a grant (Macklin, L & S. Lockmiller, 1999, …show more content…
Take care and attention is not always given to providing adequate training and development, and encouraging its uptake. Additionally, developing and maintaining a digital preservation programme can seem daunting in many ways and, in particular, this is often due to a perceived staff skills gap. Carefully designed staff training and continuous professional development activities can play a key role in successfully making the transition from the traditional model of archives to the digital material. Intelligent training and development can do much to boost confidence and ability in staff members, and minimise anxiety about the changing nature of work in preservation-performing institutions. A thoughtful approach to training and development is likely to make a significant difference