Gearing up for change: building digital resources in a South African cultural heritage context

Abstract

This paper focuses on the challenges facing South African libraries, archives and museums, collectively referred to as cultural heritage institutions, in providing online information resources in a rapidly changing digital information environment. The cost of providing and sustaining new technical infrastructures, development and transfer of digital skills whilst ensuring continued public roles in supporting a public service mission and protecting the rights and identities of individuals are issues that require consideration in moving forward to meet the digital challenge.

Innovation Vol. 30 2005: 21-31