FOREWORD OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
In this issue of Atlanti+ 32/2, we are publishing papers that show that archival science 
is an independent, academic, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary science. The topics 
differ from each other, but they all bring together scientific research results and efforts 
regarding the expansion of knowledge and insights in the field of archival theory and 
practice. Thus, we follow contributions that are related to the issues of applying the 
principles of the protection of archival material at all levels, while at the same time the 
topics connect the issues of collective memory both at the national and international 
level. In this issue, we are particularly interested in the creative approach important 
for collective memory in Europe, i.e. among European nations. The activity of archives 
regarding the use of archival material is important, and it raises the question of wheth-
er this is always applied objectivity. Modern approaches to the usage of artificial intel-
ligence in archives are already showing their results, and are mainly reflected in the 
preparation of inventories of archival material or the creation of various indexes or in-
formative aids.
Lately, we archivists have been dealing with issues related to dignity with regard to the 
personal activities of archivists, as well as dignity in archival theory and practice. Both 
findings are based on the implementation of legal regulations; those that determine 
the operations of archives, as well as those that determine the dignity associated with 
consideration, respect, and mutual understanding. All this stands for a “modus vivendi” 
(way of life) created between archivists and users and practitioners in archival services.
All of this is related to compliance with legal regulations, legal material protection, and 
above all, it must be based on the awareness that dignity in archival theory and practice 
also means favourable conditions for the preservation of archival material as cultural 
heritage in the national and international environment.
Most fitting for this is the Latin saying “Cuilibet in arte sua credendum”, which means that 
(everyone should be trusted in his own art), and I should also add that everyone should 
be trusted in our archival science.
Assoc. prof. dr. Peter Pavel Klasinc, Archival councillor
7FOREWORD OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Peter Pavel Klasinc