# Bridging the Digital Divide: Approach to Documenting Early Computing Artifacts Using Established Standards for Cross-Collection Knowledge Integration Ontology

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.12603 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2501.12603/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 22 Jan 2025.

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- [Prints in the Magnetic Dust: Robust Similarity Search in Legacy Media Images Using Checksum Count Vectors](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2604.09657/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

In this paper we address the challenges of documenting early digital artifacts in collections built to offer historical context for future generations. Through insights from active community members (N=20), we examine current archival needs and obstacles. We assess the potential of the CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model (CRM) for categorizing fragmented digital data. Despite its complexity, CIDOC-CRM proves logical, human-readable, and adaptable, enabling archivists to select minimal yet effective building blocks set to empower community-led heritage projects.