Malaysian cultural heritage at risk? A case study of digitisation projects

• Published in: Library review (Glasgow) Vol. 59; no. 2; pp. 107 - 116
• Main Authors: Manaf, Zuraidah Abd, Ismail, Aliza
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Glasgow Emerald Group Publishing Limited 01.01.2010
• Subjects: Appropriate technology; Art galleries & museums; Cultural heritage; Digitization; Emergency preparedness; Information professionals; Malaysia
• ISSN: 0024-2535; 2514-9342; 2514-9350
• DOI: 10.1108/00242531011023862

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore and understand the state of the art of managing digital resources focusing on the availability of risk strategy practice by cultural institutions in Malaysia, in order to maintain and preserve their digitised resources. Design/methodology/approach - The multiple case study approach is adopted, where three selected cultural institutions participate. Findings - One of the significant findings is the ability of the institutions to sustain their digitised resources. The paper discusses the issues related to the risk management of digital resources in Malaysian cultural institutions. Research limitations/implications - This paper offers a comparative evaluation among three main cultural institutions in Malaysia. Practical implications - The paper's findings and discovery are significant in highlighting the crucial elements which need to be addressed to ensure the sustainability and successful implementation of any digitisation project. Originality/value - The findings of this paper contribute towards the dissemination of the new knowledge specifically in the management of digital preservation of cultural resources available in Malaysia.