The Role and Functions of the Archives in the Age of the Information Society: New Trends and Approaches (From the Experience of the CSAMLA of Ukraine for 2012–2022)

Abstract

The article presents the generalized experience of the Central State Archives-Museum of Literature and Arts of Ukraine (hereinafter – the CSAMLA of Ukraine, Archives-Museum) in the fi eld of digitization of archiving activities in 2012–2022. The author describes new trends and approaches in the institution’s activities, the implementation of which was caused by the emergence of new challenges and problems in the age of rapid development of the information society in Ukraine. Also, on the basis of statistical indicators, the results of the implementation of modern information and search services and new services for researchers in the activity of the CSAMLA of Ukraine were analyzed. The purpose of the research is an objective study of the history of the digitization of the CSAMLA of Ukraine over the last decade and the consequences of this process. The methodological basis of the study is based on the principles of objectivity, comprehensiveness and a systematic approach to studying the technical capabilities of the CSAMLA of Ukraine and measures to improve them as a complex of interrelated elements. General scientifi c methods are used: analysis and synthesis, classifi cation, comparison, detailing and generalization, methods of structural and functional analysis, statistical method, methods of historical research (chronological, historical-comparative, method of historical description). Scientifi c novelty. On the basis of the analysis of a complex of innovations in the activity of the Archives-museum and statistical data for 2012–2022, a generalized historical study of this period in the history of the CSAMLA of Ukraine in the context of its adaptation to the challenges of the information society has been prepared for the fi rst time. In the conclusions, it is stated that over the last decade, the CSAMLA of Ukraine was faced with the need to carry out forced technical and methodological modernization in connection with the emergence of dozens of new and various problems that required an urgent solution, and in view of the constant acceleration of the rhythm of life in Ukraine in the conditions of the technical revolution. On the basis of objective indicators and statistical data refl ecting the results of the activities of the Archives-museum, it was concluded that in general it has achieved signifi cant technical progress and successfully adapted to new realities, and the role and functions of the institution in the life of society have undergone noticeable changes. References: 1. Chyzhova, O. V. (2015). Arkhivnyi prostir : vid komunikatsii do vzaiemodii. Z dosvidu roboty Tsentralnoho derzhavnoho arkhivu-muzeiu literatury i mystetstva Ukrainy [Archive space : from communication to interaction. 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