Integration Practices of Archives, Libraries and Museums: Project-Based Dimension in Global and Ukrainian Contexts

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the specifics of project-based collaboration among libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM institutions) in both global and Ukrainian contexts. The article outlines the typology, formats, and conditions of integrative practices, as well as the factors that facilitate or hinder cooperation under conditions of digital transformation and war. Special attention is given to the role of such interactions in preserving, representing, and rethinking cultural heritage. The methodology combines general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, comparative analysis), case studies, document and content analysis. This approach enabled the deconstruction of GLAM integration processes, tracking cooperation dynamics across countries, comparing international and Ukrainian initiatives, and identifying the influence of regulatory, political, and cultural contexts. The combination of methods ensures the comprehensiveness of the study and the validity of its generalisations. The scientific novelty lies in the systematic generalisation of both digital and non-digital forms of GLAM interaction and the first-ever critical analysis of the challenges of institutional convergence during wartime. The article conceptualises the GLAM model as an instrument of cultural resilience that sustains memory, supports identity, and expands the space of cultural diplomacy. This approach offers a new understanding of the potential of inter-institutional cooperation. The conclusions emphasise that during the full-scale war, Ukrainian GLAM institutions have shown remarkable adaptability, acting not only as custodians of documentary and cultural heritage, but also as agents of resistance and spaces for working with collective trauma. Despite fragmented digital infrastructure, lack of coherent public policy, and limited resources, the sector generates successful integrative initiatives. The article highlights the strategic role of GLAM collaboration in modernising the cultural sphere, shaping memory policy, and strengthening Ukraine’s international presence. Further development of the model requires policy coordination, human capacity building, and the creation of national interoperable digital platforms.