As part of the EU-funded HERITALISE project, a new global survey is now underway to collect vital insights from museums, libraries, archives, galleries, and cultural heritage institutions engaged in 2D and 3D digitisation. The initiative builds on the outcomes of the VIGIE2020/654 study on quality in 3D digitisation and aims to strengthen the digital transformation of the heritage sector.
Spearheaded by Anthony Cassar, Head of the Technology and Experience Development Unit at Heritage Malta, the survey is being conducted in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage, ECHOES, the eArchiving Initiative, and the IIIF 3D Technical Specification Group.
At the heart of this initiative is the introduction of the Memory Twin concept—an evolution of Digital Twins that integrates not only data, but also metadata, paradata, and interpretation to support long-term preservation, accessibility, and meaningful reuse of cultural heritage assets.
What does the survey explore?
- Institutional readiness for 2D and 3D digitisation
- Barriers and opportunities in the digitisation landscape
- Current practices and future needs of cultural institutions worldwide
Why participate?
The results will inform strategic priorities for the heritage sector across Europe and beyond, contributing to more resilient and inclusive digitisation practices. All collected data will be shared with participants, fostering transparency and knowledge exchange.
Take the survey (approx. 15 minutes):
The survey team welcomes responses from professionals working in digitisation, conservation, digital curation, heritage research, and technical innovation across all types of cultural institutions.
By participating, respondents will directly contribute to shaping a future-oriented framework for digital cultural heritage, helping define best practices and set the groundwork for collaborative innovation.
Heritage Malta and its partners invite professionals and researchers to share the survey with their networks to ensure broad and diverse input from the cultural heritage field.