Shared data room with easydb for the “Historical Heritage in Hesse”
The common data space “Historical Heritage in Hesse” is a project that aims to Info It offers a platform for the exchange of digitized collections between the cultural preservation state institutions in Hesse. The main concern is to create a comprehensive and easily accessible source Info This is intended to enable employees of all participating institutions to access a wide range of Info and use it for research, public relations and knowledge transfer. The shared data room contributes to the promotion of cultural heritage in Hesse and supports scientific research and education in this area.
Coordination of the project and challenges in developing the shared data space
The common data space “Historical Heritage in Hesse” is a project that aims to bring together Info and resources about the cultural heritage in Hesse. It offers a platform for the exchange of digitized collections between the cultural preservation state institutions in Hesse. The main concern is to create a comprehensive and easily accessible Info source that allows employees of all participating institutions to access a wide range of Info and use it for research, outreach and knowledge transfer. The shared data room contributes to the promotion of cultural heritage in Hesse and supports scientific research and education in this area.
The coordination of this project is in the hands of PD Dr. Thomas Hörnschemeyer. Since March 2022, he has been a research assistant responsible for creating the shared data room. His extensive expertise in data management flows significantly into the project. He holds a habilitation in zoology at the University of Göttingen and holds a doctorate in biology with a focus on entomology.
The development of the data space presents different and demanding challenges. A central task is to integrate the different data sources and bring together the collection data from the different institutions. In addition, the data room combines Info on the origin and history of cultural assets in order to support provenance research. Facilitating interaction between museums and collections is particularly important. At the same time, the centralized and simplified transfer of Info to institutions such as the German Digital Library (DDB) plays an important role. It is also important for specialist portals such as the Global Biodiversity Info Facility (GBIF).
easydb : A powerful solution for the “Historical Heritage in Hesse”
In order to meet the diverse requirements, easydb was selected as a solution for the data management of the Hessian cultural preservation state institutions as part of a tender. The Programmfabrik 's software was convincing due to its ability to ensure effective networking and a smooth exchange of Info . What was particularly impressive was the flexibility of the data model, which enables seamless integration of data from different sources and subject areas. Additionally easydb offers powerful search capabilities and enables rapid implementation of changes to meet changing needs. The Wiesbaden Museum and the State Palaces and Gardens of Hesse are already successfully using easydb as part of their individual data management .
The project is in the active development phase, in which close cooperation between the institutions takes place. The aim is to realize the common data room for the historical heritage in Hesse. This phase is characterized by intensive commitment and efforts to enable a comprehensive recording and networking of art and cultural assets. This merger gives the institutions' employees a holistic overview of the various collections, which makes it easier for them to cooperate effectively with one another.
The overall goal is to complete the data room by the end of 2023. The time frame emphasizes that the project represents an important and timely initiative. The aim is to comprehensively document the historical heritage and make it accessible.
