Information and Communication Technologies in Museums

Code:

MMUS009

Acronym:

TICM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Information Science

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Journalism and Communication Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in Museology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MMUS	20	MMUS - Study Plan	1	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

- Understand and supervise the activities of museums in the context of Information Society and technological mediation: from the "real" museum to the "virtual" museum.

- Know the theoretical and methodological principles applied to the study, analysis and evaluation of information management, regardless its nature, stage of life cycle, production process or media on which it is registered.

- Understand the information and communication technologies used in the production, storage, use, communication, long-term preservation and permanent access to information in museum contexts and evaluate the main impact areas (information management, access and communication).

- Acquire the ability to evaluate and apply available information and communication technologies, according to the techniques, rules and other tools related to the development of activities in the museums context.

Program

I - Introduction: Information and Communication Technologies applied to Cultural Heritage

1. The Information Society
2. The museums in the context of Information Society
3. From the "real" museum to the "virtual" museum": the new creation, representation and communication paradigms

II - Technological development and its impact on institutions

1. The digital environment
1.1. The Hardware
1.2. The Software
1.3. The Database Management Systems
1.4. The Internet
1.5. The Web
1.6. Multimedia and Interactivity

2. The information in the digital environment
2.1. Managing the information lifecycle in the context of long-term preservation and permanent access
2.2. Metadata: concepts, elements and schemas
2.3. Standards and requirements specification models : ISO 14721:2003 (OAIS: Reference Model for an Open Archival Information System) to ISO 21127:2006 (Information and documentation: The reference ontology for the interchange of cultural heritage information)
2.4. The Digital repositories

III - Networks and projects within the cultural heritage

1. From CIMI (Consortium for the Computer Interchange of Museum Information) to EDLnet (European Digital Library Network)
2. Programs and projects in course (national and international)

IV - Computer Solutions applied to Museums
1. Products: from the collections and service management to the platforms of dissemination / communication
2. Parameterization and implementation

Mandatory literature

Canadian Heritage Information Network ; Collections management software review, Canadian Heritage Information Network , 1997. ISBN: 0-660-16738-7
The Internet book : everything you need to know about computer networking and how the Internet works; Comer, Douglas E, NJ : Prentice Hall International, 2000. ISBN: 0-13-030852-8
Caulton, Tim ; Hands-on exibitions : managing interactive museums and science centres, London : Routledge, 1998. ISBN: 0-415-16522-9
Chenhall, Robert ; Museum collections and today's computers, New York : Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN: 0-313-25339-0
Computers in conservation and environmental control, Cambridge : Museum Documentation, 1989
Computer support for field work and site recording, Cambridge : Museum Documentation, 1989
Computersation of museum management practices and gallery displays, Cambridge : Museum Documentation, 1989
Dawson, David ; The MDA survey of information technology in museums 1996-97, Cambridge : Museum Documentation Association, 1996. ISBN: 0-905-96398-9
DEEGAN, Marilyn; TANNER, Simon ; Digital Preservation, London : Facet Publishing, 2006, 2006. ISBN: 978-1-85604-485-1
International Conference, Cambridge, 1987; Collections management for museums : proceedings of an International Conference : the first Annual Conference of the Museum Documentation Association, Cambridge : The Museum Documentation Association, 1988. ISBN: 0-905963-61-X
International Conference on Hypermedia and Interactivity in Museums, 3, San Diego, 1995; Hands on hypermedia and interactivity in museums : selected papers from the third International Conference on Hypermedia and Interactivity in Museums, Pittsburgh : Archives & Museum Informatics, 1995. ISBN: 1-885626-12-6
International Conference on Hypermedia and Interactivity in Museums, 3, San Diego, 1995; Multimedia computing and museums : selected papers from the third International Conference on Hypermedia and Interactivity in Museums , Pittsburgh : Archives & Museum Informatics, 1995. ISBN: 1-885626-11-8
International Conference of the MDA, 6, Cambridge, 1993 ; Museums and interactive multimedia : proceedings of an International Conference : The second International Conference on Hypermedia and Interactivity in Museums, Cambridge : The Museum Documentation Association, 1993. ISBN: 0-905963-89-X
Lord, Barry ; The manual of museum management, Walnut Creek : The Stationery Office Books, 1997. ISBN: 0-7591-0249-X
Management in museums, London : Athlone Press, 1999. ISBN: 0-485-90008-4
Manual of museum planning, Walnut Creek : Altamira Press, 2001. ISBN: 0-7425-0406-9
The politics of display : museums, science, culture, London : Routledge, 2001. ISBN: 0-415-15326-3
Preserving the digital heritage : Principles and policies, Hague : Netherlands National Commission for UNESCO, European Commission on Preservation and Access, 2007 . ISBN: 978-90-6984-523-4
Silva, Armando Malheiro da; A Informação : da compreensão do fenómeno e construção do objecto científico, Porto : Edições Afrontamento, 2006. ISBN: 972-36- 0859-6
A sociedade da informação em Portugal : 2006, Lisboa : UMIC, INE, 2006. ISBN: 989-20-0477-9
Sousa, Sérgio ; Tecnologias de informação : o que são? : para que servem?, Lisboa : FCA - Editora de Informática, 2001. ISBN: 972-722-236-6
Thibodeau, Kenneth ; Overview of Technological Approaches to Digital Preservation and Challenges in Coming Years, 2002
UNESCO; Charter on the Preservation of the Digital Heritage, 2003
UNESCO; Guidelines for the preservation of digital heritage, 2003
Museum Documentation Association; Spectrum : The UK Museum Documentation Standard (Version 3.2), Collections Trust, 2009
ICOM/CIDOC; Definition of the CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model, 2010
ICOM/CIDOC; International Guidelines for Museum Object Information: The CIDOC Information Categories

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical lectures with discussion and students active participation. Presentation of case studies, projects and relevant activities related with the use of ICT in museums.
Where appropriate, exploring the use and manipulation of resources, tools and applications of general scope and specifically designed for museums.

Software

Matriz
Index Rerum
DIGITARQ
GISA
In Patrimonium Premium

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Information technology
Technological sciences > Technology > Communication technology
Social sciences > Political sciences > Public policy > Cultural policy > Museology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	68,00
Practical work 1	Trabalho escrito	25,00		2013-07-19
Practical work 2	Trabalho escrito	81,00		2013-07-19
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

According to the Assessment Regulations in force.

Calculation formula of final grade

Practical work (1) - 25%
Practical work (2) - 75%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the Assessment Regulations in force.

Classification improvement

According to the Assessment Regulations in force.

Observations

Practical work 1 includes a written report.
Practical work 2 includes an oral presentation (classroom) and a written report.