Análise dos processos de digitalização e implementação do ICA - AtoM no Arquivo Histórico de Moçambique

Abstract

This monograph analyzes the digitization processes and the implementation of the ICA-AtoM software at the Historical Archive of Mozambique (AHM), exploring challenges and perspectives. The research addresses the importance of digitization as a means of document preservation and remote access, highlighting the impacts of adopting ICA-AtoM on the organization, retrieval, and dissemination of archival information at AHM. The main objective of the research was to understand how the digitization and implementation processes of ICA- AtoM at AHM took place between 2015 and 2024. To achieve the main and specific objectives, a qualitative and exploratory approach was used, including a literature review, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews with archivists and IT technicians from AHM. The main findings revealed that digitization at AHM began in the 1990s but progressed slowly due to technical constraints and a lack of internal policies. ICA-AtoM was adopted in 2015 in version 1.3.2, but its implementation has likely been hindered by the obsolescence of the version used and the lack of professional training. Additionally, AHM still faces challenges related to technological infrastructure and adequate technical support to ensure the full functionality of ICA-AtoM. Thus, it is concluded that digitization and the implementation of ICA-AtoM are essential to ensure the preservation and access to archival information in Mozambique. However, it is crucial to invest in professional training, infrastructure modernization, and software updates to fully achieve the institution's objectives. Moreover, there is a need to implement more structured policies for document digitization