Italy's National Digitalization Plan for Cultural Heritage Goes Online
In June 2022, the Central Institute for the Digitalization of Cultural Heritage, part of Italy's Ministry of Culture (MiC), released version 1.0 of the National Plan for the Digitalization of Cultural Heritage (PND). This plan presents a strategic framework aimed at transforming Italy's cultural landscape digitally from 2022 to 2026, focusing on museums, libraries, archives, and public cultural institutions. It aligns with the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), particularly in the areas of culture and tourism under Mission 1. The accompanying guidelines feature five technical annexes detailing digitalization methods and introduce the 'Beni Culturali Standard' (BCS) label for reproductions, along with forthcoming regulations for high-definition reproductions intended for the NFT market.
Key facts
- PND and guidelines published online in July 2022 after public consultation.
- Documents developed by the Central Institute for the Digitalization of Cultural Heritage (Digital Library) of the Ministry of Culture (MiC).
- Strategic vision for digital transformation 2022-2026 in Italy's cultural ecosystem.
- Targets museums, archives, libraries, superintendencies, institutes, and public cultural venues.
- Supports PNRR objectives for culture and tourism under Mission 1.
- Five technical annexes cover digitalization practices, data management, reproductions, classification, and digital maturity assessment.
- Introduces 'Beni Culturali Standard' (BCS) label for reproduction usage terms.
- New regulations expected for high-definition reproductions for the NFT market.
Entities
Institutions
- Central Institute for the Digitalization of Cultural Heritage (Digital Library)
- Ministry of Culture (MiC)
- National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)
Locations
- Italy