(INFLIBNET CENTER, 2007-12-07) Maltesh, Motebennur; Lahkar, Narendra; Gajakose, Swati
The present paper discusses about digitisation of cultural heritages of India and other parts of the
world encompasses the Memory of the World was built on the premise that the cultural society
has the responsibility to preserve information about its history and to make it available also for
future generations. It also highlights Organization role of metadata and delivery and access.
Enumerates key projects taken in western countries and also initiatives in India. Highlights main
issues regarding manuscript digitization and archiving.