This study is predominantly qualitative. It is also descriptive to a large extent and notoriented towards hypothesis-testing. The study aims at studying what has influenceddigitization of old Swedish dramatical works through the Dramawebben projekt, whilefocusing on the technical solutions. Four different data collection methods have been applied.Interviews and a questionaire with open-ended questions were the two primary tools. Adocument analysis and observations were applied as well.Examples from earlier research to relate to questions about digitization as an institutional andsocietal practice are presented. These earlier studies also explain the major aspects oftenrelated to the digitization process. This study particularly takes up types of digitization, the"Effective Technical and Human Implementation of Computer Systems" (ETHICS) as well asthe "Normalisation process theory" (NPT). A more extensive theoretical framewok focusingon particular concepts and terms relating to preconditions for digitization has also beenempasized. Technical, social, organizational as well as other preconditions and influences ondigitization have been presented in theory.Previously neglected copyright-free and hand-written Swedish plays were to be made moreaccessible and collectively preserved through the Dramawebben-project. The project hasgrown to emphasize even improved usability. The main technical solution of the project is thedevelopment of the web-based digital service "Dramawebben". TEI1-coding has most recentlybeen adapted by the project group as a technical solution to facilitate easier and more effectiveretrieval from the collection. Those involved in the project have witnessed both obstacles andpossibilities but Dramawebben´s strategy for quality assurance has led to accomplishmentsthat have yielded a wider scope of users.In the wake of different and sometimes opposing standards and recommendations as wellacceleratingly more advanced and complex technologies, there has emerged at least one majorquestion during this study: How can planners guarantee long-term projects for the digitizationof cultural heritage? While the implication of “project” may be “time limit” and whereas“long-term” may be difficult to define, we should not forget that making accessible andlong-term preservation are fundamental for digitization. / Program: Masterutbildning: Digitala tjänster - kultur, information & kommunikation

Den svenska regeringens digitaliseringspolitik har det övergripande målet att vara bäst i världen på att använda digitaliseringens möjligheter. Den offentliga sektorn möter olika möjligheter och utmaningar när deras verksamheter digitaliseras för att möta medborgarens behov. Den här studien fokuserar på digitaliseringsprojekt i statliga myndigheter. Projekt och projektledares roll är enligt tidigare forskning på olika sätt och i olika grad påverkade av styrgruppens insatser, ställningstaganden och beslut. Syftet med den här studien är att, genom att undersöka projektledarens upplevelser, bidra till ökad förståelse om styrgruppens roll under digitaliseringsprojekt i statliga myndigheter. Forskningsfrågorna i studien är:  · Hur upplever projektledaren att styrgruppen styr och/eller stödjer digitaliseringsprojekt? · Vilka utmaningar upplever projektledaren i interaktionen med styrgruppen under digitaliseringsprojekt? En kvalitativ studie med fem intervjuer med projektledare i digitaliseringsprojekt i statliga myndigheter har genomförts. Tematisk analys har använts och fyra teman presenteras Roller i styrgruppen – kliva i kostymen och ta på sig rätt hatt, Styrgruppsmötet – svåra beslut och olösta frågor, Oavsett projektmetodik – startsäkra projekt samt Diffusa uppdrag och komplexa digitaliseringsprojekt. Vid jämförelse med tidigare forskning i privata verksamheter dras slutsatsen att projektledare i statliga myndigheter upplever liknande utmaningar med styrgruppens roll när det kommer till stöd och styrning i komplexa digitaliseringsprojekt. Utmaningar som lyfts i studien är styrgruppens sammansättning, otydliga roller eller roller som inte förstås eller efterlevs, bristfälligt beslutsfattande och otydliga projektdirektiv. En relaterad utmaning är att tolka digitaliseringsuppdrag som kommer från Regeringskansliet till genomförbara projekt som levererar nytta till medborgarna enligt uppsatta tids- och lagkrav. Framgångsfaktorer är att säkerställa ett tydligt projektdirektiv från beställaren där målbild och effekter av projektet framgår. Att i starten av digitaliseringsprojektet mötas i styrgruppen för att diskutera mål, effekter, förväntningar på de medverkandes roller samt projektets spelplan ger förutsättningar att lyckas. / The Swedish government's digitalization policy has the overall goal of being the best in the world at using the opportunities of digitalization. The public sector faces different opportunities and challenges when their operations are digitised to meet the needs of citizens. This study focuses on digitalization projects in government agencies. According to previous research, the role of projects and project managers is influenced in different ways and to different degrees by the steering committee's actions, positions and decisions. The aim of this study is to contribute to a better understanding of the role of the steering committee during digitalization projects in government agencies by examining the experiences of the project manager. The research questions of the study are:  · How does the project manager perceive the steering committee to steer and/or support digitalization projects? · What challenges does the project manager experience in interacting with the steering committee during digitalization projects? A qualitative study with five interviews with project managers in digitalization projects in government agencies has been conducted. Thematic analysis has been used and four themes are presented: Roles in the steering committee – stepping into the suit and putting the right hat on, Steering committee meeting – difficult decisions and unresolved issues, Whatever project methodology – start-proof projects and Diffuse missions and complex digitalization projects. When compared to previous research in private sector organisations, it is concluded that project managers in government agencies experience similar challenges with the role of the steering committee in terms of support and governance in complex digitalization projects. Challenges highlighted in the study include steering committee composition, unclear roles or roles that are not understood or followed, poor decision making and unclear project directive. A related challenge is to interpret digitalization mandates coming from the Government Offices into feasible projects that deliver benefits to citizens according to set time and legal requirements. Success factors are to ensure a clear project directive from the project owner, stating the objectives and effects of the project. Meeting in the steering committee at the start of the digitalization project to discuss the objectives, effects, expectations of the roles of the participants and the project's game plan provides conditions for success.