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A Case Study of Transcription Programs Based on Citizens’ Contribution to Overseas Archival Institutions

  • Journal of Korean Society of Archives and Records Management
  • Abbr : JRMASK
  • 2017, 17(4), pp.51~86
  • DOI : 10.14404/JKSARM.2017.17.4.051
  • Publisher : Korean Society of Archives and Records Management
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science > Archival Studies / Conservation
  • Published : November 30, 2017

Ji Hyun Kim ORD ID 1

1이화여자대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study aimed to examine conceptual discussions in transcription programs based on citizens’ contribution and to discuss the operation and implications of the transcription program by investigating cases on transcribing records held in overseas archival institutions. With regard to conceptual discussions, the study identified the characteristics and significance of the transcription programs predicated on the notions of citizen archivists, participatory archives, and crowdsourcing. For case analysis, the study selected five transcription programs in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, which are known to be managed successfully. The analysis was conducted following six criteria, including institution and goals, records for transcription, management of participation, infrastructure, policies and guidelines, and evaluation. The transcription programs were differentiated from community archives based on self-directed participation as the programs had a specific goal to improve access to historical records moderated by institutions. Therefore, it is necessary that strategies be built to attract the sustainable participation of the public. In this respect, the study made the following suggestions to domestic services similar to the cases. The purpose of a program needs to be described, and the topics, creators, and record types that could induce interests have to be considered when selecting transcription records. It is also important that a partnership is made with a small number of participants who made a significant contribution to the program and to provide interface and tasks for the transcription, which meet the participants’ needs. In addition, it is necessary that simple and effective guidelines for transcription and policies be provided for use in transcription results, and that visible participants’ contribution is recognized by applying the transcription results actively to search and access records.

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