National Inventory of Cultural references as digital objects for the preservation of national heritage

Abstract

Introduction: The web has become a democratic environment for the dissemination of information across various fields of activity. However, some current concepts still require discussion, such as the case of the cultural digital object, which lacks clarity within the community. Objective: Therefore, this study aims to discuss the cultural reference inventory as a cultural digital object, considering its complexity. Methodology: To this end, a documentary and bibliographic study is conducted, using Google Scholar and Tainacan, employed by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage for the registration of the National Inventory of Cultural References, as the primary sources. Results: The main result reveals that the inventory can be seen as a meta-object that aggregates or relates other objects, such as a digital exhibition, but can still be classified as a cultural digital object. Conclusions: Likewise, the study topic has proven to be a fertile ground for further studies and opportunities for new research.