par Van Hooland, Seth ;Rodríguez, Eva Méndez;Boydens, Isabelle
Référence Library trends, 59, 4, page (707-720)
Publication Publié, 2011
Référence Library trends, 59, 4, page (707-720)
Publication Publié, 2011
Article révisé par les pairs
Résumé : | This article challenges common assumptions and opinions regarding the use of the social web by cultural heritage institutions by framing the phenomenon of user-generated metadata within the larger context of the commodification and the engagement process of our cultural heritage. Theoretical reflections on both the negative and positive long-term outcomes of the social web for libraries, archives, and museums are presented and confronted with empirical observations regarding the use of social tagging and user comments. This combination of a theoretical and an empirical approach will provide original insights into the long-term implications of user-generated metadata for cultural heritage institutions. © 2011 The Board of Trustees, University of Illinois. |