Digital Access and Museums as Platforms

Digital Access and Museums as Platforms investigates the tensions and benefits of making cultural collections available through digital technologies, exploring the role of privately owned search engines in facilitating museum experiences and the motivations of cultural workers for constructing the museum as a mediatized location.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Digital Access and Museums as Platforms delves into the intricate dynamics of making cultural collections accessible through digital technologies, drawing upon extensive interviews with museum practitioners and a diverse range of case studies from both public and private institutions. By adopting a media and critical studies approach, the book critically examines the role of privately owned search engines in enhancing museum experiences and raises important questions about the ownership, collection, and purpose of objects and collections. Through a comparative analysis of fieldwork conducted in Australia and New Zealand and the global practices of technology companies, Wilson-Barnao highlights an emerging model of digital ownership and moderation. Additionally, the book explores the symbiotic relationship between museums and media systems, recognizing their growing significance in facilitating access to culture. Furthermore, it delves into the motivations of cultural workers behind constructing the museum as a mediatized location, shedding light on the evolving landscape of cultural institutions. Digital Access and Museums as Platforms is a valuable resource for academics and students engaged in the fields of museum studies, art, culture, media studies, and digital humanities. It contributes to ongoing discussions about the integration of technology in museums and provides practical insights for practitioners working in museums and galleries worldwide.

Weight: 195g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032104676