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informatization of processes in institutions for the preservation of cultural heritage
and to develop libraries as public information and lifelong learning centres. However,
the first measure cited in the document is to ensure financial resources for the
improvement of ICT equipment in public libraries and other cultural institutions.
Another sectorial strategic document was adopted in 2007: the Resolution on a
National Programme for Language Policy 2007-2011 (2007: 5964), in which
digitization is explicitly underlined as a technological means for language
development. In this regard, new and improved Slovene language software tools
(translators, search engines, educational applications, accounting and bookkeeping
applications, online shops, telecommunication services, etc.) and Web design
(cultural and other practical content) are presented as important vehicles for
expanding linguistic capacities.
National Cultural Programme 2008-2011 (2008:3385) defines the enabling of
access to e-culture as one of seven directives for the next period, repeating all the
already known arguments for integration of information and communication
technologies into cultural services and products while referring to the relevant EU
documents on the topic.
Individual strategic documents
The next level of documents refers to individual projects, such as the Digital Library
of Slovenia Development Strategy – dLib.si 2007-2010. It reports how the National
and University Library (NUK) has been successful in the application of metadata
standards and communication protocols (Digital Library of Slovenia Development
Strategy – dLib.si 2007-2010, 2007: 14) while it lags behind in the development of
the digital library portal and archive (ibid: 7). The quantity of digitized materials is
sufficient in comparison to other national libraries. The weak implementation of
user-oriented technological solutions to support creation of and access to digital
collections and other digital library services (ibid: 13) is a consequence of the absence
of serious “new money”. Apart from some project money, including from
international projects, it has been generally expected that institutions can manage
these new tasks within their regular funds and existing working force.
Concerning the diversity aspect we can see (ibid: 14):
Digital culture in policy documents
“NUK joined 20 European national libraries that had signed the letter to support
the development of the European Digital Library, emphasizing the need for the
European Member States to defend their cultural and linguistic diversity.”
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