Digital Preservation of Javanese Manuscript: A Digital Asset Management Approach at Radya Pustaka Solo Museum

Radya Pustaka Solo Museum is one of the places that preserves ancient manuscripts in Central Java, Indonesia. Besides functioning as a place to preserve ancient manuscripts, it is also a cultural research center and a vehicle for education. Furthermore, it serves as a historical tourist attraction. As one of the cultural development centers in Indonesia, the Radya Pustaka Solo Museum plays an important role in researching various heritage such as ancient manuscripts, statues, ancient books, and souvenir artifacts from abroad. This study attempts to discuss the framework of development for ancient manuscripts within the collection of the Radya Pustaka Solo Museum in the form of digitalization into the JPG format with the digital asset management system (DAMS) approach. This digitalization is crucial for the preservation of Indonesia’s manuscript heritage. Keywords: digitalization, manuscripts, cultural heritage, history