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SOME PERSPECTIVES ON USE AND PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE IN DIGITAL AGE:
AN EXAMPLE OF CENTRAL DIOCESAN AND FACULTY LIBRARY IN DJAKOVO, CROATIA
Damir Hasenay, Maja Krtalić & Tihonija Zovko
Content
definitions and relations between heritage and preservation
managing heritage collections in the digital age case study - Central Diocesan and Faculty Library in
Djakovo, Croatia perspectives
HERITAGEHERITAGE
COLLECTION
USERS
MISSION OF THE INSTITUTIONLIBRARY MANAGEMENT
PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT
PRESERVATIONPRESERVATION
Definitions and relations - heritage and preservation
concept of preserving material (artefacts) concept of preserving content
approach reformatting
methods:microfilmingdigitization
techniques
procedures
approachpreventive preservation
approachremedial measures
methods:restoration
conservation
techniques
procedures
methods:optimal storage conditions
and handling
techniques
procedures
PRESERVATIONPRESERVATION
Definitions and relations - heritage and preservation
concept of preserving content
approach reformatting
methods:microfilmingdigitization
techniques
procedures
PRESERVATIONPRESERVATION
Definitions and relations - heritage and preservation
new concept:digital preservation
methods
techniques
procedures
concept:preserving artefacts
Managing heritage collections in the digital age
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGYvs.
LIBRARY AND PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT
Significant impact on the way in which heritage is:
collected presented used preserved...
Case study - Central Diocesan and Faculty Library in Djakovo, Croatia
Founded in 1996. by merging several larger libraries – diocesan library, Catholic Faculty of Theology library and theological seminary library.
Mission academic and research library combines two functions - supporting academic process and collecting and
preserving written heritage Collections 130.000 items (books and periodicals) manuscripts and rare book collection from 15th century, including nine incunabula 16th to 18th, 19th and 20th century collection private collections inherited from several bishops collection of periodicals materials for education programsUsers 300 users theology students and professors, priests, nuns and friars, also open to all
students from the Osijek University and to the citizens of Djakovo
Methods and purpose of the study
Purpose to identify how the library with a valuable heritage collections and obligation
to support education and research process, manages its services and collections in the light of digital age
to analyse heritage management in the digital realm in comparison to user needs and library services from a preservation point of view
Methods questionnaire - to gather information about user satisfaction of library
services and to detect their potential needs, especially in regard to services related to digital technology
interview - to gather basic information about library management and the role of preservation management in it; to gain information about library response to changes in digital age and how the library is meeting user needs
Findings
0
5
10
15
20
25
rare
ly
once
a m
onth
2-3
times
a m
onth
once
a w
eek
ever
y da
y
num
ber
of a
nsw
ers
2-3
time
a w
eek
Frequency of user visits to the library
0
10
20
30
40
50
other
photocopying, microfilm
ingand digitisation
searching data bases andother electronic sources
borrowing library m
aterial
using library material
in reading rooms
online catalogue
num
ber
of a
nsw
ers
Mostly used library services
help and advice
0
10
20
30
40
50
oth
er*
spe
nd
ing
fre
e ti
me
rea
din
g n
ew
spa
pe
rs, s
ea
rch
ing
info
rma
tion
on
th
e I
nte
rne
tusi
ng
bo
oks
an
d o
the
r lit
era
ture
for
wri
ttin
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rs
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ng
bo
oks
an
d o
the
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era
ture
to p
rep
are
fo
r le
ctu
res
nu
mb
er
of a
nsw
ers
rese
arc
h
The purpose of the visit
Findings
0%5.8%
69.57%
17.39%
5.8%1.45%
completely unsatsfied
very unsatisfied
neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
very satisfied
completely satisfied
unanswered
Help and advice
Using library material in reading rooms
0%0%
8.7%
68.12%
17.39%
5.8%
completely unsatsfied
very unsatisfied
neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
very satisfied
completely satisfied
unanswered
Findings
5.88%
27.94%
33.82%
22.06%
8.82%1.47%
completely unsatsfied
very unsatisfied
neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
very satisfied
completely satisfied
unanswered
Catalogue
Borrowing library material
0%0%1.49%
70.15%
19.4%8.96%
completely unsatsfied
very unsatisfied
neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
very satisfied
completely satisfied
unanswered
Searching databases and other electronic sources
27.94%
7.35%
5.88%
27.94%
14.71%
16.18%
completely unsatsfied
very unsatisfied
neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
very satisfied
completely satisfied
unanswered
Photocopying, microfilming and digitisation
16.42%
1.49%1.49%
53.73%
16.42% 10.45%
completely unsatsfied
very unsatisfied
neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
very satisfied
completely satisfied
unanswered
Interview - findings the library management is very "traditionally" oriented no online catalogue, or any form of online services recognition of users' needs and putting high level priority on these issues dominancy of academic function 60 % of budget is intended for academic function of the library - financial
resources intended for collecting and safeguarding heritage material are insufficient
Possibilities... establishing cooperation with similar institutions and finding additional financial
resources through national or international projects a better and more visible presentation of heritage collections in the library and
promotion of its value take into account already conducted examples of good practice preservation
preservation activities must be focused on strategic level, meet the purpose and mission of the institution and take into account user expectations
storage conditions are acceptable, but improvements are welcome collection condition survey is recommended activity since there are no data
about specific problems and general condition of the collection
Central Diocesan and Faculty Library in Djakovo •From the user perspective
• both academic and heritage function of the library would be significantly improved by creating and making accessible online catalogue and offering additional online services. In this way, not only user needs would be satisfied, but also valuable heritage material would be presented in more visible way and the library would open its potentials to wider research community
•From the preservation perspective• collection condition survey would provide basic information necessary for finding
the most efficient preservation measures. Preservation should be an integral part of overall library management that should always answer to changes in the context of social and technological development
Perspectives...
Perspectives...
to understand relations between "traditional" library management, user needs and specificity of certain library in terms of its mission, collection and user profiles in the context of digital age