“Museums on the Web: Exploring the Past for the Future”- the publication of the volume, co-edited by N. Povroznik
We are pleased to announce the publication of the book “Museums on the Web: Exploring the Past for the Future”, co-edited by our colleague Dr. Nadezhda Povroznik and Karin de Wild.

Description
This book gathers insights from leading experts to explore the field of virtual museums. It delves into pioneering initiatives from the past, deepens our understanding of current museum practices on the Web, and examines emerging possibilities for future developments.
The first virtual museums appeared on the World Wide Web in the early 1990s; today, digital collections and online activities are integral to museum practice. In a remarkably short time, online technologies have transformed how museums manage collections, design exhibitions, and interact with audiences. As the digital landscape evolves with advancements like AI and the Semantic Web, museums will continue to face new challenges. How did we reach this point? This book examines the legacies and rapid advancements of virtual museums to provide a deeper understanding of and better leverage for digital technologies.
This insightful volume is intended for scholars, museum professionals, and anyone interested in the digital transformation of museums. It was originally published as a special issue of the journal Internet Histories.
Further information about the volume is available on the Routledge website.
The volume includes a chapter “Museums’ digital identity: key components” authored by Dr. Povroznik. The paper was published in open access sponsored by TU Darmstadt and can be accessed here.

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