Out of Order: How External Multimedia Companies "Errorize" Archaeological Exhibitions

Authors

  • Benjamin Hanussek Faculty of Archaeology, University of Warsaw, Poland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2019.9.10

Keywords:

Outsourcing, Digital Archaeology, Museum Apps, Virtual Museum, Digital Heritage

Abstract

This paper discusses the influence of private companies in the museum sector. For that I will use qualitative accounts and my empirical research to evaluate and interpret the issue. This article shall present the delegation of multimedia development to outsourced companies at expense of the museum’s integrity.

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Published

2019-09-13

How to Cite

Hanussek, B. (2019). Out of Order: How External Multimedia Companies "Errorize" Archaeological Exhibitions. Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage, 9, 123–130. https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2019.9.10