Creating Digital Exhibits for Cultural Institutions: A Guide

Creating Digital Exhibits for Cultural Institutions is a comprehensive guide that teaches how to create informative, accessible, and engaging digital exhibits for cultural institutions. It covers analytical aspects, practical considerations, and showcases real-world examples from GLAMs, providing insights into content analysis, museum exhibit literature, information ecosystems, exhibit software, and creativity. The book demonstrates the value of digital exhibits as a means to connect content, organizations, and audiences, addressing difficult and painful material in a frank and enlightened way. It is a valuable resource for librarians, archivists, cultural heritage professionals, and academics and students in library and information science, museum studies, and digital humanities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Creating Digital Exhibits for Cultural Institutions is a comprehensive guide that empowers you to create digital exhibits and experiences that are informative, accessible, and engaging for your users. Illustrated with real-world examples from various GLAMs (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums), the book delves into the intricate analytical aspects and practical considerations involved in the creation of such exhibits. It provides valuable insights and strategies to help you:

• Analyze content to uncover hidden themes and narratives.


• Apply principles from the museum exhibit literature to enhance the visitor experience.


• Place your content within internal and external information ecosystems.


• Select exhibit software that aligns with your goals and requirements.


• Explore innovative ways to recognize and harness your creativity.

Moreover, the book showcases the transformative power of digital exhibits, demonstrating how they can serve as valuable and creative connecting points between your content, your organization, and your audience. It offers frank and enlightened analyses of challenging and sensitive topics such as racism, colonialism, sexism, class, and LGBTQI+ issues, providing a platform for meaningful conversations and understanding.

Designed for librarians, archivists, and other cultural heritage professionals seeking to promote their institutions digital content to a broader audience, Creating Digital Exhibits for Cultural Institutions is an invaluable resource. It also appeals to academics and students in the fields of library and information science, museum studies, and digital humanities, as it offers a wealth of knowledge and insights into the evolving landscape of digital exhibition creation.

By leveraging the power of digital technology, cultural institutions can unlock new avenues for storytelling, education, and preservation, ensuring that their rich heritage is accessible to generations to come. With the guidance provided in this book, you can join the forefront of this movement and create digital exhibits that inspire, educate, and engage your users in unique and meaningful ways.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 233 x 248 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032294162