In response to the rise of public history, public participation, and community collaboration in archival processes are solicited by memory and heritage institutions internationally. The significance of participation in digital archiving has been recognized to foster diverse historical narratives, cultural identity, and social cohesion, resulting in the advent of new custodial models and strategies for archival production. However, while digital archives in Taiwan have developed over the past decade, literature regarding strategy development in archival practices remained scant. To provide insights into facilitating public participation in archives, this research examined public participation strategies in Taiwan’s national archival projects through a case study of the “Taiwan Cultural Memory Bank” (TCMB). Expert interviews and document analysis were conducted to identify current challenges and opportunities in promoting public participation in archiving. This research aims to advance participatory methodologies in institutional archives for future development by analyzing strategic participation practices in Taiwan’s archival projects. The findings revealed limitations with the current participatory strategy employed and indicated a need for improvement in the procurement process with local organizations and communities. Insights gained highlighted the role of TCMB in promoting and accumulating Taiwan’s cultural memory. Respectively, standardized processes and open access policies have contributed to the strengthening of memory preservation and data accessibility of materials sourced locally.

Authors:
Zi-Xuan Cheng, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
Zi-Xuan Cheng is currently a Master’s student at the Institute of Creative Industries Design at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. Her research interests encompass design in placemaking, regional revitalization, and community development.

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