Consolidation and modernisation of cultural heritage information systems
Sources and value of project funding
The project is funded by the European Union (NextGenerationEU) and the Economic Recovery and Resilience Plan “New Generation Lithuania”.
The value is €2.96 million.
Project objective
To modernise and consolidate the information systems directly related to the protection, maintenance and updating of cultural heritage, i.e. the Heritage Registry (HR) and the Cultural Heritage Electronic Services Information System (CHESIS), in order to ensure the modern needs of users, to increase the maturity of electronic services related to the protection of movable and immovable cultural property and to improve the quality of public services.
The project addresses the problem
The two information systems currently used by the Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture (DCH) do not provide users with quality, modern and timely e-services and information related to the protection of movable and immovable cultural property, while they do not provide DCH professionals with automation and efficiency.
Project implementation
1 June 2023 – 30 April 2026
Project activities
Upgrading of information systems and databases (IS/DB) and ensuring data interoperability within the framework of a partially consolidated programme of projects.
Impact of the project
Consolidation and modernisation of cultural heritage information systems.
Planned results and indicators
- The upgraded and consolidated information systems directly related to the protection, maintenance and updating of cultural heritage (HR and CHESIS) would increase the availability of functionalities for the public.
- The developed integrations of HR and CHESIS with other state information systems will enable specialists of various state and municipal institutions and DCH staff to perform their functions using the IS capabilities.
- The modernised IS will be more attractive and functional, thus attracting more users. It is expected that by 31 December 2026, the IS will be more efficient and more accessible. The number of users of the CHESIS will increase by 3% to 5476; the number of users of the HR will increase by 3% to 77 400.
Project promoter
Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania
Project partner
Department of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture
Project team
Ingrida Veliutė – Project Manager
Ernestas Vengeliavičius – Project Administrator
Robertas Motuzas – Project Process and Data Analyst
Dainius Frišmantas – Project IT Specialist
Vilija Lašienė – Project Finance Officer
Vainora Knopkuvienė – Project Lawyer
Responsible person
Ingrida Veliutė – Project Manager, e-mail: