To say that the humankind has increasingly become more tech-savvy in the last decade would be an underestimation. Technology plays such a dominate role in contemporary society, that most if not all of us cannot go a day without updating our status on Facebook, Instagram, Tweeting, updating LinkedIn, checking SnapChat etc. Memory institutions such as libraries, museum, and archives have been curating collections to support cultural awareness. The use of social Web and technologies the in current years has created the opportunity for participatory activities and adding value to their collections (Ridge, 2014). Social networking hasn’t been booming for most memory institution which is at threat of being outdated with the progression of the Web. …show more content…
Meaning that they should implement a social media plan to preserve a connection with the general public, as well as produce a website and databases, the public can access online. The memory institution must do this without deviating from their mission of providing past information and knowledge. Chun, 2008, (p. 151) “Museums, libraries, memory banks etc. exist to preserve society’s cultural artifacts and to provide access. It is crucial that memory institutions do not lose their core of promoting superior educational opportunities by trying to stay current with the latest technologies. Every person must be dealt with as an energetic analyst of a message and the creator of his or her own vision according to his or her interests, expectation, and background. The idea has changed from memory institution being a place where there are just ‘stuffs’ on exhibit to a place of contact linking humans and society that plays a essential role in the education of people. This could develop the conventional memory institution visit into an amazing experience. These institutions can too become accustomed to the society by becoming more tailored with the …show more content…
Memory institutions ought to strive to maintain their collection of historical books, objects, artifacts, etc accessible to the public. It is crucial that these institutions have objects that are relevant nowadays, and to historic information. Having relevant information that not only appeals to researchers but also to the public. Even though this kind of information is usually searched for online, it must also be kept up to date; hence the public can have the opportunity to turn to memory institutions for such