Challenges in digitisation of cultural heritage material in the Western Cape, South Africa

Porte, Beatrice de la; Higgs, Richard

doi:10.4102/sajim.v21i1.1104

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“…However, access to digitized collections and their preservation, especially in the longer term, may also be problematic. The problems are not only technological but also economic, political, legal and ethical (Pickover, 2008; de la Porte and Higgs, 2019). de la Porte and Higgs (2019) highlight a lack of expertise, human and financial resources, inadequate technology infrastructure and management as some of the challenges faced in digitizing cultural heritage materials.…”

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“…The problems are not only technological but also economic, political, legal and ethical (Pickover, 2008; de la Porte and Higgs, 2019). de la Porte and Higgs (2019) highlight a lack of expertise, human and financial resources, inadequate technology infrastructure and management as some of the challenges faced in digitizing cultural heritage materials. It is important to consider digital preservation (a set of processes, activities and management of electronic information over time to ensure its ongoing accessibility) as a method to ensure the long-term availability of the digitized IKS (Mukasa and Kamusiime, 2012, p. 75).…”

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A framework for digital preservation of Indigenous knowledge system (IKS) in repositories in South Africa

Balogun

Kalusopa

2021

RMJ

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the digital preservation policies and plans for long-term digital preservation in selected repositories in South Africa, with a view to develop a digital preservation framework for the preservation of Indigenous knowledge system (IKS) in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach Through the multiple case study research design, data was obtained from eight respondents in four Indigenous Knowledge Systems Documentation Centers (IKSDCs) in institutions that are part of the National Recordal Systems (NRS) initiative across four provinces in South Africa using in-depth face-to-face interviews. Data collected was also supplemented with the content analysis of several policy documents in South Africa. Findings The findings reveal that there are no digital preservation policies in place in the institutions, especially long-term digital preservation for IKS. However, some of the institutions are formulating policies that will include the management of IKS collected in the institutions. This study also reveals that digital curation, policy formulation and disaster preparedness plans to some extent are measures said to be in place for the digital preservation of IKS. Research limitations/implications This study focuses mainly on the NRS initiative in South Africa. Indigenous Knowledge (IK) related to traditional medicine, traditional plants and food are currently being digitized at the IKSDCs by IK recorders. This study will help in ensuring that the South African Government’s effort and investment in digitizing IKS and making them accessible online is not wasted. This study will help mitigate the risk of damage and alteration over time, either deliberately or in error. Originality/value This study fills a gap in the literature on the digitization and digital preservation of IKS from the context of the NRS project in South Africa. Very few studies have been carried out on the digital preservation of IKS in Africa. This study also proposed a framework for the digital preservation of IKS in South Africa.

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A framework for digital preservation of Indigenous knowledge system (IKS) in repositories in South Africa

Balogun

Kalusopa

2021

RMJ

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“…Table 1 shows that the five museums of national importance have thirteen types of art objects. The AM has the most types of art objects (12), followed by the IM (11), SJM (10), NM (6), and VMH (5). The table also reveals that, out of thirteen categories, only four (painting, coin, manuscript, and arms and armour) were shared by all five museums' categories for art objects.…”

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A Survey of the Metadata Element Sets Used for Digital Art Objects in the Online Collections of the Museums of India

Pandey,

Kumar

2023

DESIDOC Jl. Lib. Info. Technol.

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Digital technology advancements have had a significant impact on how people learn, search for information, and evaluate it. Indian cultural heritage institutions like GLAMs (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) have also embraced a number of digitisation initiatives to increase access to their wide-ranging art collections. Digital paintings and other cultural heritage information artifacts can facilitate digital humanities research in multiple ways. Using an online content analysis and observation method, this study looks at how metadata elements are used to describe the different art collections in five national museums in India. The study finds that 13 categories of art objects are made available by all the museums. Each category is described by a different number of metadata entry elements. The study also finds the metadata elements that different museums prefer for different types of art objects, as well as the common elements. The findings highlight the need for standardisation in metadata practices to improve the discoverability and accessibility of cultural objects and show how crucial metadata is in facilitating access to cultural objects. The results could help GLAMs create metadata guidelines and strategies for their digital collections, which would make digital art objects more discoverable and accessible.

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“…Although uptake of technology in retailing activities and those which have otherwise been undertaken in offices is not widespread in most developing countries like in the Western developed economies, perhaps due to factors such as poor infrastructure base and income poverty, evidence shows that patronage is beginning to gain momentum. In fact, the high level of acceptability and usage of social media, including the use of mobile telephoning for financial transactions, is a clear example [60,61]. Consequently, as the economies of developing countries open and living conditions improve, situations such as online retailing activities are going to increase, and it would be very important for market players and other stakeholders to be cognisance of them if they really want to stay in business and be relevant.…”

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Urban Land and Development Management in a Challenged Developing World: An Overview of New Reflections

Awuah

Abdulai

2022

Land

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The urban development and management challenges of the developing world are well documented in the literature. However, the global built environment landscape is undergoing rapid changes. These changes are steeped in three fundamental imperatives, which have serious implications for the developing world. These imperatives are population growth and rising urbanisation; environmental challenges, particularly climate change and the quest to embrace sustainability as a panacea; and advances in technological development. This paper discusses these three imperatives with the view to teasing out their implications for urban development and management in the developing world. Consistent with the literature, the paper establishes that most of the population growth and rising urbanisation are occurring in the developing world, particularly Africa and Asia, and although these phenomena have the tendency to increase economic density and promote both private and public investment in urban development, especially construction/housing and related infrastructure activities, there are and will be several problems with them. These include land tenure insecurity, lack of access to decent affordable housing and the threat of destruction to heritage sites. Furthermore, environmental challenges such as poor waste management, and climate change are and will remain pressing issues requiring the adoption of sustainability credentials because of legislative requirements, moral suasion, and value addition. Despite the potential disruptive nature of technology with respect to some aspects of the built environment, it is recognised that advances in technology are essential to the achievement of optimal urban development and management outcomes in the developing world. The paper, therefore, recommends better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural, and political forces underlying urban growth in the developing world, factoring in technology and sustainability in urban development and management, and collaboration among relevant actors, particularly government and the private sector, for optimal outcomes.

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Challenges in digitisation of cultural heritage material in the Western Cape, South Africa

Cited by 10 publications

References 12 publications

A framework for digital preservation of Indigenous knowledge system (IKS) in repositories in South Africa

A framework for digital preservation of Indigenous knowledge system (IKS) in repositories in South Africa

A Survey of the Metadata Element Sets Used for Digital Art Objects in the Online Collections of the Museums of India

Urban Land and Development Management in a Challenged Developing World: An Overview of New Reflections

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