Most Brazilian museums struggle with digital collections

guest · Jun 19, 2021

Most Brazilian museums struggle with digital collections
Only 25% of cultural institutions in the country have managed to make their collections available to the public online
June 18, 2021
https://www.zdnet.com/article/most-brazilian-museums-struggle-with-digital-collections/

According to a new study from the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee, one in four Brazilian museums has made their collections available online, and most cultural institutions face issues relating to technology infrastructure and connectivity.

"This becomes even more relevant with the intensification of the use of information technology and communications in different dimensions of life -- not just in the cultural sense, but from an academic and professional standpoint, as well as access to information and public services", it said.
Click to expand...

In 2020, about a quarter of libraries (25%) and museums (23%) and two-fifths of listed properties (40%) did not use the web. Reasons given by respondents include the lack of Internet infrastructure in the region where the institution is located was mentioned by 15% of those responsible for libraries and 11% of those responsible for listed properties and museums. The high cost of connectivity was cited by 14% of managers of listed assets, 10% of museums and 9% of libraries.

The survey carried out between February and August 2020 polled 2.193 decision-makers at cultural institutions across Brazil, including libraries, cinemas, theatres, museums and public archives.
Click to expand...

Quassar · Jun 19, 2021

Ehhh what is the problem there is a lot services where you can upload images for free.

Log in or Sign up

Most Brazilian museums struggle with digital collections

guest Guest

Quassar Registered Member

Log in or Sign up

Most Brazilian museums struggle with digital collections

guest Guest

Quassar Registered Member

Useful Searches