The Training Dilemma and Countermeasures of Archival Science Talents under the National Education Digitalization Strategy

Ziqi Xu

doi:10.70088/m2wv9z49

Authors

Ziqi Xu Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/m2wv9z49

Keywords:

digital education, archival science, talent development, information management, digital transformation

Abstract

Educational digitalization represents a critical strategic direction for comprehensive national development, exerting profound and disruptive impacts across various academic and professional sectors. Archival science constitutes a pivotal domain within the broader field of information resource management. However, traditional talent cultivation approaches in this discipline currently face significant structural and pedagogical challenges amid the rapid wave of digital transformation. Against the overarching backdrop of China's national education digitalization strategy, this paper systematically analyzes the multifaceted challenges encountered in cultivating modern archival science professionals. These challenges include outdated curricula, insufficient technological integration, and a disconnect between academic training and industry demands. To address these critical gaps, this study proposes a series of targeted, forward-looking countermeasures. Specifically, it advocates for establishing a robust "digital + archival" -centric curriculum system that bridges theoretical knowledge with practical technological applications. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes deepening industry-education collaboration to develop integrated digital-intelligence platforms, innovating diversified and interactive teaching methodologies, and implementing comprehensive digital competency enhancement programs for university faculty. Finally, it highlights the necessity of refining institutional support mechanisms and evaluation systems tailored for digital talent development. The primary objectives of this research are to provide actionable, evidence-based insights for the digital transformation of archival science programs, to cultivate highly adaptable archival management professionals equipped with advanced digital skills and innovative thinking, and ultimately to contribute significantly to broader national informatization initiatives.

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