A new SHIFT project webinar on Metadata in Museum Collections is coming up, organized by the Balkan Museum Network.
- Do you know what the objectives of the European project SHIFT are?
- Would you like to understand the importance of metadata and descriptions in
managing museum collections and artifacts? - Are you using the Omeka and Omeka S platforms?
- What strategies exist for the effective digital cataloging of collections and sub-
collections?
Join us for a comprehensive webinar that delves into crucial aspects of digital transformation
in museums, focusing on data management, metadata strategies, and innovative practices for
the digital era. This webinar is designed for museum professionals, curators, and anyone
interested in the intersection of culture, technology, and information management.
The webinar will be held online on February 13, 2024, from 14:00 to 16:30 CET.
If you are interested in participating, please register for the event by midnight on February
12.
The application form can be found here.
The lecturer at the webinar will be Fedja Kulenovic, an information and communication
expert researching and practicing in the fields of data science, information sciences,
knowledge management, and communications. He collaborates as a consultant with many
governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, and the business sector. Fedja strives
to transfer his knowledge and experience to students of library and information sciences at
the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo.
The webinar aims to provide practical knowledge and inspiration for embracing digital
innovation in the museum sector and is part of the SHIFT project (Metamorphosis of CulturalHeritage Into Augmented Hypermedia Assets for Enhanced Accessibility and Inclusion) that
is being funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program.