Digitalization of cultural heritage at the present day

Abstract

The article emphasizes the importance of digitizing the cultural heritage with the purpose of protection, restoration and propaganda it nowa days. Based on foreign practice, the author clarified the main issues related to the goals and objectives of this process. The author notes that the transition to digital format is one of the main requirements of the day. The develop ment of ICT and communication services, the expansion of their capabilities make it possible to accomplish this difficult technical task. Improving infor mation and communication technologies, creating a reliable security system, of course, is very important. This ensures the security of the digital format of the cultural heritage. Digitalization of the cultural heritage, its transmission to
the public, to future generations, in its integrity and security, will positively affect the preservation of the origins of national history and culture.