Keywords: #cultural heritage #digital divide #Mediterranean islands #museums #CH professionals #open educational resources 

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The project “MEDISHARE: Digital Storytelling in Cultural Heritage Institutions of Small Mediterranean Islands” investigates the digital divide within the network of cultural heritage institutions located on Mediterranean islands, with a focus on Cyprus and Italy, Croatia, and Greece's small islands.  

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The project has two primary objectives: first, to analyse the digital portfolios of small and remote museums and cultural heritage institutions scattered across the islands; and second, to identify the technological skills gaps among their staff.

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By identifying specific needs and skill gaps among museum and cultural heritage professionals the project seeks to develop tailored Open Educational Resources (OERs) to enhance their digital competencies.

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The project employs a mixed and interdisciplinary methodology, integrating digital humanities and social sciences, alongside a participatory approach. This approach aims to engage cultural heritage professionals — both in permanent and temporary positions — to develop bottom-up digital strategies and practices tailored to the cultural heritage sector.