Sofia 2006: Globalization, Digitization, Access, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Abstract

Purpose

The paper seeks to provide an overview of the Sofia 2006: Globalization, Digitization, Access and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Conference held in Bulgaria, in November 2006.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper presents a description of the environment and social setting of the conference together with a selection from the conference content and comments regarding the future of the conference.

Findings

This was the largest Globenet conference to date, with participants from more than 30 nations.

Originality/value

This brief conference report will be of value to library and information professionals worldwide.

Citation

Agee, J. (2007), "Sofia 2006: Globalization, Digitization, Access, and Preservation of Cultural Heritage", New Library World, Vol. 108 No. 5/6, pp. 289-291. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800710748849