Summary
Digital preservation of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra's documentary heritage offers a robust solution to safeguarding its historical records while ensuring long-term accessibility. The study identifies key technological, legal, and operational challenges in digitizing archival materials, emphasizing the need for high-quality scanning, rigorous quality control, and efficient digital collection management. It also highlights the importance of developing user-friendly web interfaces, addressing budgeting constraints, and planning human resources to sustain these efforts. By addressing these aspects, the research provides a framework for balancing technological advancements with preservation integrity, ensuring that this UNESCO-listed site's invaluable documents remain accessible to scholars and the public alike.
Citation
Senchenko, N. (2025). Documentary heritage of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in digital space. Вісник Книжкової Палати, (1), 16–23. https://doi.org/10.36273/2076-9555.2025.1(342).16-23