Metadata Interoperability for Cultural Heritage Digital Repositories: A Case Study in Indonesian World Heritage Site Memory Institutions

A key insight from this study is that metadata interoperability for cultural heritage digital repositories can be effectively achieved through the use of information crosswalks, as demonstrated by the 'Pusako Ombilin' system in Indonesia's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto (OCMHS). The research found that mapping fields to standardized metadata schemas like Dublin Core and employing protocols such as the Open Archives Initiative (OAI) for metadata harvesting significantly enhances interoperability. However, challenges persist due to the lack of open-access policies and adequate human resources in OCMHS memory institutions. The study recommends prioritizing external interoperability with union catalogs and implementing open access rules to improve heritage information accessibility. This research highlights the critical role of information professionals in advancing such digital repositories.

Hendrawan, M. R., Isa, A. M., & Samsudin, A. Z. H. (2024). Metadata Interoperability for Cultural Heritage Digital Repositories: A Case Study in Indonesian World Heritage Site Memory Institutions. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(8). https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i8/22226