The Importance of Preserving Ephemera 

Jan 27, 2026 | Resources

Theatre programmes, menus, flyers, tickets, and event posters are the kinds of materials grouped under the term ‘ephemera’. Created for a specific moment in time, ephemeral material was never intended to last. And yet, collectively, these short-lived items...

Finding Funding

May 2, 2024 | Resources

A Guide to Funding Resources for Digitising and Preserving Cultural Heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand The ambition and enthusiasm of professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand’s GLAMR sector continually inspires our team at NZMS. It is an area with no shortage of...

Determining Digitisation Output

Jun 30, 2022 | Resources

The previous entries in this series on digitisation (Why Digitise and Developing a Digitisation Strategy) describe how clearly outlining the reasons for pursuing a digitisation project and developing a comprehensive plan can help organisations ensure their collections...

The Case for Nationally Recognised Technical Specifications for Digitisation in New Zealand

Feb 1, 2022 | News, Resources

“Central and Local Government agencies have a key responsibility to preserve and make records that reflect our history and identity publicly available: their collections trace events and decisions that shape our nation and the lives of Kiwis.” Authored by...

Developing a Digitisation Strategy

Aug 10, 2021 | Archives, Collection Management, Digitise, Libraries, Museums, Planning, Resources, Vinegar Syndrome

Digitisation can help bring cultural heritage items into the public realm, allowing them to have a greater impact on a wider section of society. Over the last decade, an increasing number of organisations and institutions have embraced digital technology to better...

Why Digitise?

Jun 2, 2021 | Archives, Artist, Collection Management, Digital Preservation, Digitise, Gallery, Libraries, Museums, Planning, Resources

The digital world is becoming increasingly ingrained in our daily lives, transforming how we communicate, learn, and think. The need for online access to collections is growing, especially within the cultural heritage sector, and more recently within local government...