Landscape and cultural heritage: Object and information

Area of Science:

• Information Science
• Museology
• Cultural Heritage Studies

Background:

• Culture and Museology increasingly rely on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as mediating tools.
• Digital transformation amplifies the role of ICTs in enhancing the conservation and accessibility of museum collections.
• Museums function as repositories of information, transforming objects into perceptible data.

Purpose of the Study:

• To clarify the intricate relationship between Information Science, Heritage, and Museology.
• To highlight the pivotal role of information professionals in the context of museum studies.
• To underscore the communicative properties of museum objects when viewed as documents.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of the intersection between Museology and Information Science.
• Examination of the role of ICTs in cultural heritage management.
• Exploration of the concept of information within the museum context.

Main Results:

• Information Science and Museology share a common ground in valuing human actions related to knowledge creation, interpretation, and dissemination.
• Museum objects can be effectively treated as documents with communicative properties, conveying messages to specific audiences.
• Information professionals are essential partners for Museology in organizing and disseminating collections.

Conclusions:

• Information is fundamental to cultural development, with museums acting as key information hubs.
• The integration of Information Science principles enhances the management and accessibility of cultural heritage.
• Effective collaboration between information professionals and museologists is crucial for maximizing the impact and reach of museum collections.