Digital Museums in the Global South

Preface

List of Figures

Acknowledgements

Introducing Museums in Digital Transition

Museums in Digital Transition

Futureproofing the Museum Sector

Digital Transformation in the Global South

Conceptualising the 'Digital Museum'

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Sustainable and culturally-appropriate creation of digital museums

Introduction

The Co-designed Digitization Project

The Museums and Artefacts

Step-by-Step Digitization, Digital Display, and Online Publication Process

Chapter Summary

Chapter 2: Understanding audiences' needs for digital experiences

Introduction

Audience-centered developments in Museum Digital Offerings

Audience's Reflections on their Most Memorable Digital Experiences at Vietnamese Museums

Audiences' Reflections on Museums' Uses of digital technologies and Suggestions for Improvements

Chapter Summary

Chapter 3: Government Support for Digital Transformation at Museums

Introduction

Culture Policy and Arts Management Globally

Vietnam Government Support for culture policy, museum management, and digital transformation

Chapter Summary

Chapter 4: Understanding the global legal landscape for Intellectual Property Protection in the Digital Environment

Introduction

Implications of Vietnam Joining the global digital transformation and ways of mitigating divides

Global Legal Landscape on Rights, Protection, and Exceptions for Museums in the Digital Environment

Digital Protection Measures for Museums to Implement

Chapter Summary

Conclusions and Recommendations for Transforming and Maintaining Digital Museums

Futureproofing Future Digital Museums Must Reflect Local Needs, Culture, and Context

Updates on Existing Scholarship

Specific Needs for Digital Transformation at Museums in Vietnam

Recommendations for Creating, Protecting, and Maintaining Digital Museums in Vietnam

Index