This papers analyses the theoretical foundations of the process of digitizing and their implementation in the ongoing digitizing of Slovakia‘s cultural heritage within the scope of the OPIS Programme (Priority Axis 2) Development of institutions dedicated to preserving memory and the restoration of their national infrastructure. The paper provides an overview of the existing national-level projects currently implemented in the field of culture, examines specific aims of digitizing and the advantages to providing wider access to digitized collections. One of the most demanding projects, the Digital Museum run by the SNP Museum in Banská Bystrica, is described in greater detail.
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