Issue 130 (2016)

T. Yemelіanova, Ph.D. in History

Central CinePhotoPhono Archives of Ukraine named after G. S. Pshenychnyi, Kyiv, Ukraine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17721/1728-2640.2016.130.3.07

AUDIOVISUAL COLLECTIONS: DIGITIZATION AND ACCESS (AS EXEMPLIFIED IN THE CENTRAL STATE CINEPHOTOPHONO ARCHIVES OF UKRAINE NAMED AFTER G. S. PSHENYCHNYI)

In this paper, we have presented the experience of the Central State CinePhotoPhono Archives of Ukraine named after G. S. Pshenychnyi on archivation and updating of audiovisual collections in the digital environment. Digitization of documents was considered to be one of the priority directions in the field of preservation and access to the archival collections. This scientific work highlights the basic methodological and technological solutions on making digital copies of documents and fund formation. There was shown the main role of online publications and virtual exhibitions in updating audiovisual collections. The condition and prospects of electronic catalogues creation in order to respond rapidly and effectively to user's requests were defined and the main features of the electronic film and video catalogue described. We drafted proposals on priority tasks which are necessary for the formation of complex digital resources of audiovisual heritage. We also emphasized the need for professional review and improving the legislative framework. Special emphasis was made on the advisability of elaborating and adopting of financially supported national program for preservation of digital heritage focusing on the interaction between archives, libraries and museums that would contribute to the reconstruction scattered between these institutions audiovisual segment and could prevented unnecessary duplication of documentary resources.

Keywords: audiovisual collections, digitalization, access, Central CinePhotoPhono Archives of Ukraine named after G. S. Pshenychnyi.