Kültürel Varlıkların Yönetiminde Semantik Ağ ve Coğrafi Bilgi Teknolojileri Çerçevesinde Bir Sürdürülebilirlik Yaklaşımı: Konumsal Semantik Kültür Ağı (KoSeKA) Modeli

Abstract

This study focuses on, the lack of sustainable information systems that enable digital preservation and online access for the management of cultural assets, also the lack of utilization of geographic information systems (GIS) and semantic web applications in management and even information services. The hypothesis of this research is determined as “plans, processes and practices towards managing cultural assets in digital environment of Turkey’s cultural memory institutions, are not sustainable”. In this context, the objectives of this research are below: • Reveal the current status of processes and practices towards management of cultural assets in Turkey and determine what causes the problems encountered, • Reveal the relationship between GIS and the management of cultural assets and determine the conceptual and technical infrastructure in GIS design in the semantic web, • Developing a model that will provide long-term preservation and online access without changing the authenticity of the content in the management of the information transferred to digital environment. Descriptive and case study methods have been used to create the model. In data collection the literature has been examined in depth, the relationship between cultural assets and cultural institutions has been determined, digital environmental management has been examined through standards and GIS development practices and requirements have been revealed. In the field research, which was carried out in two stages as an interview and a questionnaire, 23 representatives of institutions / organizations were interviewed, and a survey was conducted with the participation of 30 people. It was determined that our hypotheses and sub-hypotheses were accepted as a result of evaluating the findings obtained from the opinions of a wide range of officials interacting with cultural assets such as archives, libraries, museums, research centers, foundations / associations, public and private sector institutions and organizations, and universities. According to the information provided from field research and literature review, a model proposal named “Geospatial Semantic Culture Network (KoSeKA)” and definitions that will guide literature has been presented to be used in the process of management of cultural assets in Turkey. This model will contribute to the use of public and private institutions / organizations, memory institutions, research centers, universities, researchers and citizens. Within the model proposal designed to be used not only in the management of cultural assets, but also in different disciplines, suggestions for legal regulations, administrative structuring and technical infrastructure are also presented. It is considered that the proposals in this study will form the basis of the national cultural assets information system in Turkey.