Upcoming Webinar: Advantages of Sharing Cultural Heritage Collections Online
As cultural institutions increasingly embrace the digital shift, the ability to effectively share collections online has never been more important. Digitisation not only ensures preservation but also expands public access, fosters educational use, and promotes cultural exchange. To support professionals in this transition, we invite you to join an upcoming webinar exploring the strategic and practical benefits of publishing collections on digital platforms like Europeana.
About the Webinar
Title: Advantages of Sharing Cultural Heritage Collections Online
Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 13:30–15:00 CET
Format: Online (Zoom)
Language: English
Registration: https://www.bmuseums.net/
Led by Maria Teresa Natale, senior project manager and coordinator of MUSEU-HUB, this session will offer practical guidance and expert insights on digitising collections and preparing them for online publication—particularly within the Europeana ecosystem.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to metadata and the Europeana Data Model (EDM)
- Best practices for preparing digital content and metadata
- Methods for semantic enrichment to improve discoverability
- Licensing considerations for open and responsible sharing
- A use case focused on publishing collections on the Europeana platform
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is designed for museum, archive, and library professionals—particularly those involved in digitisation, metadata management, digital strategy, and audience engagement.
This session is organised as part of the SHIFT project (Metamorphosis of Cultural Heritage Into Augmented Hypermedia Assets for Enhanced Accessibility and Inclusion), funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme.
Join us to discover how thoughtful digital sharing can elevate your institution’s impact across borders.
