- P-ISSN1598-1487
- E-ISSN2671-7247
Vol.24 No.4
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This study analyzed the main research areas of archival studies in domestic master's theses. The publication status was determined by examining 2,225 theses published from 2002 to 2024. Thesis titles were categorized into three areas: research domain, research object, and research focus, with keywords extracted, clustered, and analyzed. The results showed that master's theses accounted for 96.7% (2,152) of the total. Analysis of thesis titles also revealed that the research domain primarily covered “specific records/institutions,” the research object included “utilization / record management / records,” and the research focus centered on “current status and improvement plans.” In addition, examining changes in research areas showed active research across various subjects over the past 20 years, with notable increases in studies on information technology, archival studies, digital archiving, education, and curriculum over the past decade. This study contributes to the field by analyzing research areas in archival studies, providing the foundational data for understanding the intellectual structure of domestic archival studies.
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The official documents of the Japanese Government-General of Korea were created within a unified institutional and operational context; however, they were later dispersed across multiple institutions, resulting in a loss of contextual integrity and challenges in accessibility and utilization. This study aims to address these issues by proposing a metadata description framework based on Records in Contexts (RiC) to enhance connectivity among these documents while preserving their context. A literature review was conducted to explore the concept and distribution of these documents, as well as the development and attributes of the RiC-Conceptual Model (RiC-CM) and RiC-Ontology (RiC-O). Following this, an analysis of the metadata elements used by major institutions holding these documents was performed to identify essential descriptive components, such as document titles, creator names, temporal elements, media information, and identifiers. To effectively apply the RiC standard, appropriate RiC-CM and RiC-O elements were systematically organized, illustrated, and exemplified for each component. The study's findings provide a foundational framework for improving the management and accessibility of these documents, ensuring the preservation of their historical value and attributes.
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Based on the recognition that the context and utility of legislative activity records have not been sufficiently explored in the literature, this paper examines the unique characteristics of members of parliament and legislative activities. It uses the case of standing committees to reveal the utility of legislative activity records, including their deliberative value.
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Korea is aging at an unprecedented rate. This implies that information users are aging, and archives need to provide Archival Information Services for the elderly. Archives should also have a digital inclusion perspective to ensure that the digital marginalization and exclusion experienced by the elderly in the digital society is not repeated in Archival Information Services. This study aims to propose Archival Information Services for the elderly, focusing on a digital inclusion perspective. Based on previous research, this study identifies elements of digital inclusion for the elderly that should be reflected in the provision of Archival Information Services. Then, this study investigated advanced cases that realize digital inclusion or provide senior-friendly services. Next, this study proposed specific strategies for Archival Information Services for the elderly, including "online accessibility considering elderly usability,” "senior-friendly search and browsing services,” and "expanded services to ensure and enhance elderly participation.” This study’s results are anticipated to contribute to facilitating the access and active use of archival information for the elderly.
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Specific discussions on revising the Public Records Management Act are crucial as the Republic of Korea seeks to modernize its national records system. The necessity of enacting the Framework Act for the transformation of the national records management system was reviewed, and the process of revising the Framework Act on National Heritage was confirmed to examine the plan for establishing the Framework Act on “Records and Archives.” A comprehensive, long-term strategy is essential to establish this new legal framework, with active collaboration among academia, civil society, expert organizations, and the National Archives of Korea. However, before initiating these reforms, it is imperative to assess whether such a transition is truly necessary for the Republic of Korea’s record management system and evaluate the readiness of stakeholders.
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Digital archives serve as tools for preserving and accessing records online, expanding across diverse domains, including arts, science, and business. While these archives are implemented and operated in various forms, such as web pages, bulletin boards, and records management systems, a lack of a clear conceptual framework for digital archives and limitations in applying archival theory exist. This study proposes a methodology for evaluating digital archives from the perspectives of findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability (FAIR), analyzing FAIR data principle adherence across 69 domestic digital archives. The findings indicate that domestic digital archives in South Korea generally fail to adequately reflect the FAIR data principles. Among the 261 digital archives examined, 74% demonstrate limitations in search and access, while the 69 archives selected for detailed evaluation achieved an average FAIR score of 50.43. Notably, the metrics for interoperability and reusability demonstrated significantly low performance levels across the evaluated archives. Digital archives must transcend their function as mere record provision tools to serve as essential extensions of records management. This transformation necessitates systematic research and improvements focusing on applying FAIR data principles to enhance their effectiveness.
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This study aims to propose a documentation model for the two official, state-sponsored art competitions: the Joseon Art Exhibition (1922–1944) and the National Art Exhibition (1949-1981). The documentation methodology that focuses on “contexts” such as art competitions, works, and artists should be applied, as this approach enhances both the clarity and utility of the collected data. This study comprises three primary components. First, through a literature review, the study examines the historical significance of these competitions in Korean modern and contemporary art history while establishing the necessity of their documentation. Second, it investigates potential repositories and analyzes the status of primary sources related to these competitions. Third, this study proposes a documentation model for the two official competitions from the perspective of laying the foundation for Korean modern and contemporary art archives. This model is characterized by supporting dynamic, scalable, and sustainable documentation. It is hoped that the documentation model for the two official art competitions will be implemented, laying the foundation for comprehensive archives of Korean modern and contemporary art.
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This study aims to analyze the current status and issues of parliamentary activity records services provided by the National Assembly Archives and explore improvement measures. To this end, theoretical research was conducted to examine the definition and characteristics of parliamentary activity records, along with case studies comparing and analyzing the parliamentary activity records services of the US Center for Legislative Archives, UK Parliamentary Archives, and Korean National Assembly Archives. In addition, through interviews with National Assembly Archives practitioners, National Assembly members, and researchers, the study explored the perceptions of parliamentary activity records services and discussed current issues and improvements in “search and access services,” “value-added services,” and “utilization promotion services.” In conclusion, this study proposed improvement measures, such as establishing a clear definition of parliamentary activity records, enhancing search tools, strengthening services for National Assembly members’ offices, expanding research support services, reinforcing the independence of the National Assembly Archives, and developing service policies through user needs analysis.