Development of a Management Model for the Memory of Thai Universities

Authors

  • Vatita Euacharoen Doctoral student, Doctor of Philosophy Program in Information Science, School of Liberal Arts, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University.
  • Patamaporn Yenbamrung Dissertation Advisor, Assoc.Prof.Dr., School of Liberal Arts, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
  • Somsuang Prudtikul Dissertation Co-Advisor, Former Assoc. Prof.Dr., School of Liberal Arts, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
  • Rujaya Abhakorn Dissertation Co-Advisor, Dr. M.R., Director of SEAMEO Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA)

Keywords:

Memory, Memory management, University memory

Abstract

The research aimed to (1) study the current context regarding the management of the memory of Thai universities, (2) analyze and classify types of the memory of Thai universities, (3) study the managing processes of the memory of Thai universities, and (4) develop a management model applicable for the memory of Thai universities. In this qualitative research, eight Thai universities were purposively selected according to some given criteria regarding the management of the memory of Thai universities. Research instrument was in-depth interview forms. The research yielded four significant results: 1) archives, museums or historical halls were the mechanisms in most of the eight Thai universities for managing the memory of their universities; 2) types of the memory of Thai universities could be classified into the categories of content-focused and media forms-focused; 3) all eight Thai universities applied management including principles and practices of both archives and museums to design and implement the managing processes of their university’s memory including the stages of acquisition, storage, maintenance, and services and dissemination; 4) a management model applicable for the
memory of Thai universities was developed comprising the classification of the types of university memories, the university memory management process, and the significant factors contributing to the success of the university memory management.

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Published

2020-06-10

How to Cite

Euacharoen, V., Yenbamrung, P., Prudtikul, S., & Abhakorn, R. (2020). Development of a Management Model for the Memory of Thai Universities. Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University, 42(1), 84–103. Retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jasu/article/view/242954