The use of IST applications in Catalan museums: A comparative evaluation carried out at the Museum-Monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès

Pujol-Tost, L., Busanya-Vilar, A. and González-Marcén, P. (2011) The use of IST applications in Catalan museums: A comparative evaluation carried out at the Museum-Monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès. Catalan Journal of Communication and Cultural Studies, 3(1), pp. 21-44. (doi: 10.1386/cjcs.3.1.21_1)

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Abstract

This article presents some preliminary conclusions on the use of information society technologies (IST) as communication tools in Catalan museums, drawn from a research project that was undertaken jointly by the University of Manchester and the Universitat Autnoma de Barcelona. The general aim of the project was to widen the understanding of the specific usefulness of technology for exhibitions. We evaluated an exhibition in the United Kingdom and a second exhibition in Catalonia, by interviewing staff, observing and interviewing visitors and holding a round table discussion with museum experts. The general conclusion was that the integration of technological applications might ultimately depend on the museological tradition of the country, which influences the use and perceptions of technologies. The article also describes empirical data for Catalonia and guidelines for future applications.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Pujol-Tost, Dr Laia
Authors: Pujol-Tost, L., Busanya-Vilar, A., and González-Marcén, P.
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Information Studies
Journal Name:Catalan Journal of Communication and Cultural Studies
Publisher:Intellect
ISSN:1757-1898

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