Digital Literacy in Museums as a Component of Cultural Sustainability

This essay explores the intersection of digital literacy and cultural sustainability in museums, arguing for the urgent integration of digital sustainability literacy into museum practices. As museums increasingly rely on digital technologies for documentation, communication and preservation, the environmental impact and resource usage of these technologies must be critically examined. Drawing on theoretical frameworks, policy documents and case studies, the essay demonstrates how museums can expand their critical digital perspectives to include material and ecological considerations, supporting both cultural and environmental sustainability. The essay advocates for a transdisciplinary approach, combining insights from education, media studies, design and policy to develop digital literacy that raises awareness of material impact, resource management and durability, promoting ethical, sustainable digital practices that preserve heritage and reduce ecological footprints