Heritage organizations, particularly libraries, prioritize digitization as part of the global Digital Transformation for preservation and accessibility. However, this focus can sometimes overshadow Human Sustainability, which is crucial for preserving and enhancing human resources within the organization. …

Audience feedback has become increasingly important for cultural organizations in evaluating their activities and shaping future programming. Moreover, competing for funds requires more and more accounting and reporting social and cultural impact. However, how can the intangible impact of cultural projects …

This research has worked to consider the effects that implementing local object names might have on inclusivity, accessibility and representation of the Wereldmuseum’s digital collection. This was researched through document research including the current collection management system TMS, the publicly …

This article explores how rabbis, directors and members of Amsterdam’s Jewish religious communities view the heritagisation of Jewish religious life by analysing how they interact with Amsterdam’s main synagogues and their collections of ceremonial objects. It focuses on the synagogues of the Jewish …

The changing position of religion in today's society and the declining familiarity with religious practices make the interpretation of religious heritage a challenging responsibility for heritage professionals. This chapter describes how the Reinwardt Academy prepares its students for this challenge. …

Across Europe, Jewish museums are housed in former synagogues, representing Jewish religious life through exhibits of ceremonial collections. Besides the absences of active communities of users and liturgical practices, the multi-layered meaning of these spaces and objects contribute to these narrative …