Opening up our Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities in Digitising and Promoting Cultural and Research Collections

Hosting Higher Education Institution:
University of Liège
Institution website:
http://www.international.uliege.be
Country:
Belgium
Language:
English
Dates:
Monday, 10 June, 2024 to Friday, 14 June, 2024
Registration fee:
-
Maximum number of participants:
20
Deadline for applying:
Sunday, 31 December, 2023
Accommodation:
Accommodation not provided
Contact person details:
Francois.Renaville@uliege.be

Heritage libraries attach great importance to the conservation and preservation in good condition of the heritage collections for which they are responsible, and of the custodians. Ensuring that these precious collections are passed on to future generations sometimes conflicts with the need to make them accessible and presentable to current generations, whether for teaching, education or research purposes. Digital technologies now enable libraries and museums to enhance and promote cultural and research heritage without risking their precious and sometimes unique books, works of art or artifacts.

The 2024 edition of the Erasmus Staff Training Week at ULiège Library will focus on strategic and operational aspects related to the valorisation and promotion of cultural and research heritage collections.

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