Kartografska zbirka Ibrahima Bušatlije u fondu Gazi Husrev-begove biblioteke i značaj njene digitalizacije za istraživače historije Bosne i Hercegovine
The Cartographic Collection of Ibrahim Bušatlija in the Fund of the Gazi Husrev-beg Library and the Significance of Its Digitization for Researchers of the History of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Summary/Abstract: Professor Ibrahim Bušatlija’s cartographic collection, received by the Gazi Husrevbeg Library in 2019, has enriched the library’s special collections, making a significant contribution to the resources available to researchers, geographers, and historians in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Professor Bušatlija spent years gathering maps, atlases, and globes, and leaves us valuable legacy that, thanks to digitalization following cataloguing, is now widely accessible to researchers. This study used analytical and classification methods to assess the current condition of the collection and evaluate the processes of cataloguing, storage, digitalization, and physical preservation. Scientific research methods were applied, including direct examination of the collection, classification by material type, and comparative analysis with similar cartographic collections. Based on these procedures, criteria for best practices of use were established, covering standards for physical preservation (such as temperature and humidity control and protection measures). Further, advanced digitalization techniques were used to ensure high-quality display, and measures to facilitate access for researchers through digital and physical channels. The analyses provided a basis for proposing specific measures to improve the preservation, organization, and presentation of the collection, thereby enhancing its public accessibility. It was concluded that this collection represents an exceptionally valuable cultural and research resource, and that adapting methods of cataloguing, digitalization, and preservation is essential for ensuring its long-term protection and accessibility, supporting high standards in cultural heritage preservation.

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