Problems of applying the theory of determining the value of audio-visual archives in practice

Abstract

Determining the value of archival documents is a crucial professional content of archival work. There have been several initial studies on the theory of determining the value of audio-visual archives in Vietnam so far; however, due to the specificity of this type of document, the application still faces many difficulties. This article presents systematic research and analyses how to apply the theory of determining the value of audio-visual archives, a type of archive with specific characteristics in terms of origin, content of the document, and its appearance. The research methods used in this article are research methods of archival science, historical science, and interdisciplinary methods that use the perspectives and approaches of several different scientific disciplines. The result serves as a theoretical basis for further research which specifically considers the value of pictures, films as well as audio and video recordings for in-depth research and for agencies with audio-visual materials to apply appropriately; and as the basis for competent State agencies to promulgate documents regulating and guiding activities in determining the value of audio-visual documents.