Impact case studies

As a cultural heritage professional you know the work you and your institution delivers has great impact, right? But how do you prove it? Here you will find some case studies both from impact assessments we have undertaken and from other cultural heritage professionals implementing the Impact Playbook.

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Merete on stage at We Are Museums, Riga, 2017
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Publication Created: 12 March 2019 Merete Sanderhoff
Raising awareness of impact; SMK impact presentations, events and publications
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References to and uses of the Impact Playbook by Merete Sanderhoff, SMK - last updated 12 March 2019
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SMK at 'Byens Hegn'
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Publication Created: 7 February 2019 Julia Fallon
Making the case for impact at SMK
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The challenge to transform the artworks of Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) from passive to active assets, a journey fuelled by digital transformation, began in 2012.
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Gallery of Honour. Photo: Erik Smits
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Publication Created: 6 November 2018 Julia Fallon
How the renovation of a world renowned art museum is inspiring a sector in digital transformation
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A perspective; The renovation of the Rijksmuseum provided an inspiring example throughout the cultural heritage sector, in many areas of operation: from gallery development, visitor engagement and online access policy. Thanks to their own impact assessment looking at the economic and social impact of the renovation, we've taken a look at what we can learn from that, and how it starts to articulate the value of their digital strategy.
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SmartSquare, Hamburg - Jens Bley
2018
Germany
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Publication Created: 5 November 2018 Jens Bley
What the Europeana Impact Playbook taught a city about revitalising an inner city square
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In our latest Impact case study, we hear from Professor Jens Bley, co-founder of eCultureLab and initiator of SmartSquare, an initiative using digital culture in the revitalisation of an urban square in Hamburg, Germany. Read on to find out more on some of the theoretical questions posed by running an impact assessment with multiple stakeholders.
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Europeana Impact Playbook Change Pathway - Marco De Niet
2018
Leiden University Libraries
Netherlands
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Publication Created: 31 October 2018 Marco De Niet
Using the Impact Playbook to raise awareness and build confidence with impact
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Everybody wants to understand the impact of their work better, but for many the process can seem daunting. In this case study, we hear from Leiden University Libraries’ Marco de Niet on their novel approach to an impact workshop.
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Impact case studies

Read our impact case studies

Raising awareness of impact; SMK impact presentations, events and publications

Making the case for impact at SMK

How the renovation of a world renowned art museum is inspiring a sector in digital transformation

What the Europeana Impact Playbook taught a city about revitalising an inner city square

Using the Impact Playbook to raise awareness and build confidence with impact