Virtual model of the Main Building of the Municipal Library of Prague: a modern online experience and knowledge space
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| Region | National coverage |
|---|---|
| Title of the Programme | Culture |
| Title of the Project | Virtual model of the Main Building of the Municipal Library of Prague: a modern online experience and knowledge space |
| Project Website | In process |
| Number of the Project | KU-CH2-018 |
| Project Promoter | Municipal Library of Prague |
| Project Partner from Donor State | Trondheim folkebibliotek (Norway) |
| Czech Partner | City of Prague Museum |
| Status | Estimated project duration: 05/2022–02/2024 |
| More Information | Target group: general public, children and youth, elderly |
| Total Eligible Costs | 285 270 EUR |
| Grant | 250 000 EUR (88 %) |
Project description:
By converting the central building of the Municipal Library of Prague (MLP) to virtual reality, it will open to a new audience. The MLP is facing a long-term decline in visitor numbers and at the same time demand for online digital services is growing. The number of events held exclusively online is increasing at the expense of physical activities, but the library wants to develop a balanced portfolio of services. The library has established cooperation with a Norwegian partner with experience in the technical side and the Prague City Museum, which will co-author the historical layers.
The library will convert the building into a virtual form using 3D scanning and modelling. The project will re-connect and open even the parts that are (semi)closed to the public: the screening halls, the puppet theatre, the Prague City Gallery exhibition hall and the Residence of the Mayor of Prague. With partners, it gather a rich commentary, interactively display it in historical context and integrate digital services into the “library” spaces. A virtual gallery will be used to host online exhibitions. The virtual visitors will discover all areas as they walk through the building or could consume activities directly.
A best practice manual will be published. With the help of new and already owned infrastructure and partners, the programme will be brought to places where the library itself could not reach with its usual services - to disadvantaged children or people with disabilities.