International Conference
Museums, libraries and archives online:
MICHAEL service and other international initiatives
4-5 December 2006
Roma, Complesso del San Michele - Sala dello Stenditoio
Via di San Michele, 22
December, 4th
Registration
Opening of the Conference
Session 1: Opening
Live Demonstration of the MICHAEL European portal
Presentation of the Poster Session
Lunch
Session 2: Users, content and services
The MICHAEL European Portal is presented, in connection with the cultural policies of the European Member States.
December, 5th
Session 3: Culture for tourism
Digitisation of cultural heritage is more and more recognised as an important tool for the development of tourism. The potential role of Michael in this framework is discussed.
Session 4: Digital Cultural Heritage in the world
The session presents some important initiatives implemented outside the European Union, compared to the MICHAEL service.
Lunch
Roundtable – Museums, libraries and archives online: which future for the European Cultural Information Space with reference to the European Digital Library.
Closing remarks and conclusions
Official languages:
Italian, English, French. The simultaneous translation service will be available.