Caracterización de los archivos distritales del sector: Integración Social

Abstract

This thesis presents a study characterizing the District Archives of the Social Integration sector. The purpose of this thesis is to describe in detail the current status and development trends of these archives. It poses the following problematic question: How can the District Archives of the Social Integration Sector improve to adapt to the current changes and needs of the sector? To answer this question, a quantitative approach and the hypothetico-deductive method were used, with a methodology based on meta-analysis and a matrix of indicators. The thesis is divided into six key environments: governance, records management, technology, organization, occupation, and education. The methodology combined direct observation with systematic analysis of each environment, using descriptive statistics to process the information. This approach allows for understanding both individual aspects and the relationships between them, offering a comprehensive view of the current challenges in records management in the sector. In the document management environment, the analysis reveals how institutional policies promote transparency and facilitate access to information, optimizing the management of public archives. One of the most relevant findings in this context was the need to standardize document classification and preservation processes. It was observed that, in many cases, the lack of unified protocols leads to duplication of efforts and the loss of valuable information. The technological environment emerged as one of the most dynamic and transformative pillars. During the research, various specialized technological solutions were examined, including systems such as SGDEA, Dspace, and AtoM. These platforms proved to be highly efficient in managing massive volumes of data, while ensuring high standards of security and accessibility. The research highlights the importance of the National Archives Policy (NAP) in the governance context as a regulatory framework that promotes process standardization and inter-institutional cooperation. Training programs, both academic and professional, emerge as a key factor in the educational environment, developing technical skills and fostering an organizational culture oriented toward document preservation. The occupational environment revealed an extremely diverse and flexible structure of professional roles within the archival sector, ranging from basic operational functions to highly responsible strategic positions. The study documented how this variety of profiles adapts to the specific needs of each organization. One of the most significant findings was the growing demand for professionals with hybrid skills, combining traditional archival knowledge with information technology skills. This reflects the transformation, where purely technical roles are giving way to positions that require a more comprehensive view of information management. However, significant challenges were also identified, including job insecurity in some segments of the sector, particularly in operational-level positions. A significant generational gap was also noted, with difficulties integrating traditional archival knowledge with the new digital skills that organizations demand. To fully understand each of these environments, a matrix of indicators was used, which helped uncover important connections in the data and identify relevant trends. This analysis made it possible to identify key areas where concrete improvements can be made, such as investing in more modern technology and offering more effective training to staff. Furthermore, reviewing these findings together provided a glimpse into how the District Archives should evolve in the coming years, highlighting two urgent needs: keeping up with technological advances and ensuring that professionals in the field have the necessary skills to face these new challenges.