Emerging convergence? Thoughts on museums, archives, libraries, and professional training

Abstract

While ‘convergence’ has been a topic of much discussion in the museum, archive, and library communities, the emerging similarities between these three types of cultural heritage institutions – most apparent in their on-line activities – are not yet evident in the education of professionals who work in them. Curriculum models still support traditional definitions of the roles, functions, and audiences of archives, libraries, and museums. Professional practice can evolve in the context provided by digital heritage and digital curation, and respond in a manner that supports common goals across institution types. New inter-disciplinary foci for professional training can provide skills needed across the sector, while respecting the distinct histories, cultural roles, and responsibilities of libraries, archives, and museums.

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