Information system development and conservation of Lanna palm leaf scriptures with digital system

การพัฒนาระบบสารสนเทศและการอนุรักษ์คัมภีร์ใบลานล้านนาด้วยระบบดิจิทัล

Abstract

 This research aims 1) to study the information system for promoting learning and dissemination of palm-Leaf leaf manuscripts Palm 2) to develop a management system for the conservation of Palm-Leaf in public areas of Nan Province, and 3) to improve the conservation and learning of Palm through a digital system.

The research findings

1. Information system arrangement for promoting learning and managing the manuscript database at each site begins with cleaning and repairing damaged Palm and controlling the storage environment to prevent deterioration. The manuscripts are categorized into 20 chapters/sections, wrapped in traditional cloths (Pha Hor Thamm) with the manuscript names tied on, and stored in wooden scripture chests (Heep Thamm) with a lid, glass cabinets, or shelves.
2. The conservation management of Palm-Leaf in the public areas of Nan Province lacked a clear management structure. It is recommended to provide knowledge to the manuscript owners and foster cooperation among temples, communities, and government agencies to manage the manuscripts, conservation, and learning. This should be achieved by utilizing information technology, recording data in an online database while storing the originals, which will lead to more convenient and faster management.
3. The process of enhancing Palm-Leaf conservation and learning through a digital system involves digitizing the PLM data by recording information in digital photographs, transcribing the Lanna script content into modern Thai script, and creating a digital database for storage and retrieval. This leads to dissemination and promotion of learning through basic manuscript management systems, resulting in the organization of photo exhibitions, academic seminars/presentations, and publication on websites.