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Open GLAMS & Heritage Dashboard (Beta)

Punjab
Badshahi Mosque
Historic mosque in Lahore, Pakistan

OPEN GLAMS & HERITAGE OF PAKISTAN PROVINCE WISE

MAPPING OF OPEN GLAMS & HERITAGE OF PAKISTAN

 

This project also mapped out all of the heritage sites/ institutions/ GLAMs of Pakistan on the map of Pakistan while using innovative solution padlet.com.

 

 

Made with Padlet

OPEN GLAMS & HERITAGE OF PAKISTAN

Open GLAMs project

The Open GLAMs & heritage project delved into the examination of social, technical, and legal infrastructures and frameworks of open GLAMs (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) & Heritage of Pakistan. Here are the key outcomes:

Outcomes of Social Infrastructure and Framework

Progressive Web and Social Media Presence

– Established a progressive web presence for easy access

to details of heritage sites, institutions, and GLAMs at Explore Open (xploreopen.org)

– Created social media presence of Open heritage of Pakistan on Facebook and Twitter

Empirical Findings

– Social media representation of GLAMs and heritage sites in Pakistan is lacking across platforms.

– Social media campaigns significantly promote cultural heritage.

– Positive associations between social media campaigns and exhibitions/online platforms.

Outcomes of Technological Infrastructure and Framework

Digital Dashboard and Mapping

– Established a digital dashboard (Beta Version) at (xploreopen.org)

– Mapped heritage sites/GLAMs of Pakistan using padlet.com

– Digital dashboards positively impact accessibility and growth of GLAMs.

Empirical Findings

– Heritage sites and GLAMs lack significant digitized content.

– Technical infrastructure is crucial for successful operation of open GLAMs.

– Inventory management and supply chains need improvement.

Outcomes of Legal Infrastructure and Framework

Legal MoU

– Established a legal MoU between Creative Commons, Pakistan Chapter, and Ministry of Culture, Govt. of Sindh.

– Enabled new amendments through institutional collaboration.

Empirical Findings

– Legal frameworks exist to safeguard Pakistan’s diverse heritage culture.

– Ministry of Culture collaborates effectively with other bodies.

– Strong link between legal protection and national collaboration.