Transforming Cultural Heritage Through Digital Innovation - Case Study of eKultura

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dc.contributor.authorRubic, Jelenaen_US
dc.contributor.authorŠejic, Lauraen_US
dc.contributor.editorCampana, Stefanoen_US
dc.contributor.editorFerdani, Danieleen_US
dc.contributor.editorGraf, Holgeren_US
dc.contributor.editorGuidi, Gabrieleen_US
dc.contributor.editorHegarty, Zackaryen_US
dc.contributor.editorPescarin, Sofiaen_US
dc.contributor.editorRemondino, Fabioen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-05T19:54:18Z
dc.date.available2025-09-05T19:54:18Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractThe eKultura project exemplifies how collaboration and technological adaptation can empower cultural heritage institutions to preserve and share their collections. Built upon the eArchiving Initiative and eARK specifications, eKultura provides a robust and secure framework for digitizing, storing, and accessing Croatia's diverse cultural heritage. The core objectives of eKultura include the establishment of a central system for the permanent preservation, access, aggregation, and search of cultural heritage materials. The project leveraged open-source software, including Goobi workflow and the RODA tool, to enhance digitization processes, quality control, and metadata management. By aligning with OAIS standards and integrating seamlessly with the Central Permanent Storage System, eKultura ensures secure, scalable, and long-term preservation. Furthermore, the eKultura portal enhances accessibility by providing a multilingual interface that allows global users to explore Croatian heritage in over 28 languages. The portal also includes features designed to enhance user engagement and interaction with cultural institutions, offering advanced search capabilities, high-resolution content viewing, and data export options. Additionally, the eKultura system functions as a national aggregator, supporting metadata transformation and data publication to Europeana. The project has yielded significant benefits, including long-term preservation of cultural assets, increased public access, and institutional empowerment. By adopting and refining existing technological solutions, establishing standardized digitization workflows, and promoting knowledge exchange, eKultura ensures that Croatian cultural heritage is preserved and made accessible for future generations. As a model of best practice, the project demonstrates how technological innovation, international standards, and strategic collaboration can drive the successful digital transformation of the cultural heritage sector.en_US
dc.description.sectionheadersStandards and Community-Driven Tools
dc.description.seriesinformationDigital Heritage
dc.identifier.doi10.2312/dh.20253006
dc.identifier.isbn978-3-03868-277-6
dc.identifier.pages4 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.2312/dh.20253006
dc.identifier.urihttps://diglib.eg.org/handle/10.2312/dh20253006
dc.publisherThe Eurographics Associationen_US
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 International License
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectInfrastructures, Dataspace, and International Projects → Accessibility; Best Practices; Infrastructures; Long-term Storage; Local and Social Identity
dc.subjectInfrastructures
dc.subjectDataspace
dc.subjectand International Projects → Accessibility
dc.subjectBest Practices
dc.subjectInfrastructures
dc.subjectLong
dc.subjectterm Storage
dc.subjectLocal and Social Identity
dc.titleTransforming Cultural Heritage Through Digital Innovation - Case Study of eKulturaen_US
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