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Bridging the Digital Divide: Approach to Documenting Early Computing Artifacts Using Established Standards for Cross-Collection Knowledge Integration Ontology

Human-Computer Interaction 2025-01-27 v2

Abstract

In this paper we address the challenges of documenting early digital artifacts in collections built to offer historical context for future generations. Through insights from active community members (N=20), we examine current archival needs and obstacles. We assess the potential of the CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model (CRM) for categorizing fragmented digital data. Despite its complexity, CIDOC-CRM proves logical, human-readable, and adaptable, enabling archivists to select minimal yet effective building blocks set to empower community-led heritage projects.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2501.12603,
  title  = {Bridging the Digital Divide: Approach to Documenting Early Computing Artifacts Using Established Standards for Cross-Collection Knowledge Integration Ontology},
  author = {Maciej Grzeszczuk and Kinga Skorupska and Grzegorz Marcin Wojcik},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.12603},
  year   = {2025}
}

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8 pages, 1 table, 2 figures

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