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This research aims to examine and evaluate the metadata interoperability of the cultural heritage digital repository known as "Pusako Ombilin" that developed using free open-source software. Over the last year, the Ombilin Coal Mining Heritage of Sawahlunto (OCMHS), which is one of the World Heritage Sites in the Republic of Indonesia, has been introduced as “Pusako Ombilin” and used in their memory institutions. This research employs a case study design with a qualitative methodology. The findings suggest that metadata interoperability may be achieved via the use of information crosswalks. The "Pusako Ombilin" fields are mapped to the Dublin Core using implementation metadata crosswalks. The researcher has used the open archives initiative protocol for metadata harvesting capabilities to achieve metadata interoperability in their prototype of the union catalog. The key elements that contribute to metadata interoperability are standardized metadata and protocol for interoperability. However, the lack of an established open-access policy and human resources for OCMHS memory institutions hinders this process. All OCMHS memory institutions should prioritize external interoperability with union catalogs to enhance access to heritage information and implement open access rules shortly, the information professionals in OCMHS memory institutions will play a crucial role in the development of "Pusako Ombilin."
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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), 545–561.
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