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Malaysian cultural heritage at risk? A case study of digitisation projects

Zuraidah Abd Manaf (Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia)
Aliza Ismail (Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia)

Library Review

ISSN: 0024-2535

Article publication date: 2 March 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore and understand the state of the art of managing digital resources focusing on the availability of risk strategy practice by cultural institutions in Malaysia, in order to maintain and preserve their digitised resources.

Design/methodology/approach

The multiple case study approach is adopted, where three selected cultural institutions participate.

Findings

One of the significant findings is the ability of the institutions to sustain their digitised resources. The paper discusses the issues related to the risk management of digital resources in Malaysian cultural institutions.

Research limitations/implications

This paper offers a comparative evaluation among three main cultural institutions in Malaysia.

Practical implications

The paper's findings and discovery are significant in highlighting the crucial elements which need to be addressed to ensure the sustainability and successful implementation of any digitisation project.

Originality/value

The findings of this paper contribute towards the dissemination of the new knowledge specifically in the management of digital preservation of cultural resources available in Malaysia.

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Citation

Abd Manaf, Z. and Ismail, A. (2010), "Malaysian cultural heritage at risk? A case study of digitisation projects", Library Review, Vol. 59 No. 2, pp. 107-116. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242531011023862

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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