Challenges implementing digital archiving in Iceland on a national and municipal level
Author
Einarsson, Kári
Term
4. term
Publication year
2018
Submitted on
2018-05-31
Pages
60
Abstract
Denne kandidatafhandling undersøger, hvordan digital arkivering—bevaring af digitale dokumenter, så de forbliver tilgængelige over tid—bliver omsat til praksis i Island på både nationalt og kommunalt niveau. Analysen bygger på eksisterende data fra Islands Nationalarkiv og nye interviews med arkivarer og records managers (ansvarlige for dokumenthåndtering) uden for Nationalarkivet. Undersøgelsen viser, at flere enheder med afleveringspligt nu overfører digitalt materiale til Nationalarkivet. Der er dog fortsat langt igen, før alle offentlige data kan langtidsbevares digitalt. Fremskridt afhænger især af tre forhold: tilstrækkelig finansiering, professionel dokumentforvaltning samt tydelig informationsformidling og vejledning. De regionale arkiver har i øjeblikket hverken den nødvendige infrastruktur eller bemanding til at gennemføre digitale afleveringer. Afhandlingen peger på et klart behov for at gentænke lovgivningen om kommunal arkivering.
This master’s thesis examines how digital archiving—preserving digital records so they remain accessible over time—is being put into practice in Iceland at both national and municipal levels. The analysis combines existing data from the National Archives of Iceland with new interviews with archivists and records managers (people responsible for managing official records) working outside the National Archives. The study finds that more organizations that are legally required to transfer records are now sending digital material to the National Archives. However, Iceland is still far from being able to preserve all public data digitally for the long term. Success depends on three factors: sufficient funding, professional recordkeeping practices, and clear communication and guidance. At present, regional archives lack the infrastructure and staff needed to carry out digital transfers. The thesis identifies a clear need to reconsider the laws governing municipal archiving.
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