Comparative Analysis of the “Inter-Archival Search Portal” and the “Open Archives” Web Service for Conducting Genealogical Research

The purpose of the study. This research aims to analyze the mechanisms for working with digitized documents in online archives, focusing on the Ukrainian “Inter-Archive Search Portal” based on the “Archium” system and the European “Open Archives” platform developed by Coret Genealogy. The study explores the functional capabilities of these web resources, their level of information accessibility, interaction features, and the tools available for conducting genealogical research. Special emphasis is placed on search functionalities and the ease of processing retrieved data. The study also identifies common approaches to catalog development and highlights key differences between the platforms. The methodology. The research employs a combination of general scientific and specialized methods, enabling a comprehensive analysis of the construction principles, structural organization, and information retrieval tools of the examined web resources. A literature review method is applied to gain an in-depth understanding of the current state of Ukrainian archival web resources and the challenges associated with their digitization. The scientific novelty. The novelty of the study lies in the comparative analysis of the “Open Archives” platform and the “Inter-Archive Search Portal”, identifying their respective strengths and weaknesses and offering insights into areas for improvement. Conclusions. The comparative analysis confirms the need for further development of search mechanisms and expansion of access to archival collections in Ukraine. Enhancing search functionality and continuing the digitization of archival documents will significantly improve the efficiency of genealogical research and contribute to the preservation of Ukraine’s cultural heritage.