SCIENTIFIC AND METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR DIGITIZING THE COLLECTION MATERIALS OF THE SHAROF RASHIDOV MUSEUM

Abstract

In the context of global digital transformation, the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage through digitization have become a priority for museums worldwide. Museum collections, which include manuscripts, photographs, archival documents, and material artifacts, are increasingly vulnerable to physical deterioration and limited accessibility. Digitization offers an effective solution by ensuring long-term preservation, systematic organization, and broader scientific and educational use of cultural assets.

This article examines the scientific and methodological foundations for digitizing the collection materials of the Sharof Rashidov Museum. The study analyzes theoretical approaches to museum digitization, identifies key methodological stages, and evaluates the role of digital technologies in preserving cultural heritage.

Special attention is given to issues of metadata creation, information security, and intellectual property protection. The findings demonstrate that a systematic and methodologically grounded digitization process significantly enhances the research, educational, and cultural value of museum collections.