Thesis title: Edizioni scientifiche digitali: ampliamento del target dei fruitori e prospettive di integrazione in contesti GLAM
The dissertation addresses the topic of digital scholarly editions through an innovative approach that combines the philological-editorial perspective with the practices of cultural heritage enhancement within GLAM institutions. The originality of the work lies in the direct collaboration with cultural institutions for the creation of digital editions based on the EVT software, conceived both as tools for specialized research and as resources accessible to a wider audience.
After an analysis of the state of the art concerning digitized manuscript heritage and the related issues of accessibility and fragmentation, the thesis illustrates the methodology adopted for the design and dissemination of the editions developed in partnership with libraries and museums. The applied section comprises three case studies: the Varia 75 manuscript held at the Biblioteca Reale in Torino, Natale Conti’s Myrmichomyamachia preserved at the Biblioteca Estense Universitaria in Modena, and the papyrus P. Tor. Choach. 12 from the Museo Egizio in Torino.
The study also discusses the main technical and communicative challenges involved in producing digital editions intended for audiences beyond the academic sphere and proposes a set of core functionalities and operational principles for designing a sustainable, interoperable, and inclusive prototype of digital scholarly edition. The analysis of interviews conducted with the partner institutions’ representatives helps identify both critical issues and opportunities for improving the accessibility and usability of digital resources.
The project thus contributes to defining a collaborative model between universities and cultural institutions, aimed at combining scholarly rigor with accessibility and promoting the dissemination of documentary heritage through innovative digital tools.