Donnerstags-Vortrag #66 Principles of Cultural Heritage Data Management and Exploitation

This presentation examines data stewardship issues in Cultural Heritage Data Management, highlighting the importance of Fair Data Principles and necessary metadata. It emphasises the significance of Data Management Plans (DMPs), covering data organisation and modelling and showcases some practical examples. Reference is made to the Cultural Heritage Data Reuse Charter, emphasising the significance of data attribution, usability, and collaboration among institutions and scholars.

Notably, data repositories are mentioned for their pivotal role in consolidating digital assets, facilitating data discovery, access, sharing, and preservation. Additionally, the importance of defining data scope, adhering to standards, and documenting decision-making processes is highlighted.

Mentioning Linked Open Data and Semantic Modelling, the presentation focuses on practical data management and adaptable systems. It explores tools, such as Mediawiki, for efficient data exploitation, introduces the benefits NoSQL and document-oriented databases, and covers the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) for image distribution.

Speaker:
Joseph Padfield, Leading conservation scientist at the National Gallery in London

Moderation: 
Carmen Effner, Stellvertretung Institut Materialität in Kunst und Kultur

Host: 
Institut Materialität in Kunst und Kultur (IMIKUK)

The presentation is held in English.

Only module participants can attend the lecture at Fellerstrasse. For guests it is online.