TY  - JOUR
T1  - Indigenous Knowledge in Preserving Cirebon Old Manuscripts Collection
AU - Susetyo-Salim, Tamara Adriani 
JO  - The Social Sciences
VL  - 12
IS  - 1
SP  - 96
EP  - 103
PY  - 2017
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1818-5800
DO  - sscience.2017.96.103
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=sscience.2017.96.103
KW  - Indigenous knowledge
KW  -Cirebon old manuscript
KW  -value
KW  -preservation
KW  -Indonesia
AB  - Cirebon old manuscripts collection, representing identity of our cultural heritage is one example of
Indonesia’s national wealth which has not been kept in one adequate holding or institution such as library,
archive or even museum in the region. Since the location and owner of manuscripts are scattered, thus, it is
assumed that they underwent a various kind of treatment adjusting towards the value and meaning of the
owner. Attention that had been practiced in the tacit knowledge of the owners in preserving their existing
condition, is understood to reflect the mind set of the owner. Thus it is worth to reveal this Indigenous
Knowledge (IK) in preserving Cirebon old manuscripts. The purpose of this study is to identify IK methods
in preserving Cirebon old manuscripts. in order to gain in depth understanding of the owner’s point of view
in preserving these manuscripts. This research was carried out using qualitative approach and analyzing it by
referring to its value and meaning of the owner. Result shows that IK used in preserving Cirebon old
manuscripts proof to be useful and could prevent from loss that had been practiced for years by the community.
Giving value and meaning to the manuscripts, proof to enhance beneficial sustainability for their long term
preservation. This study provide solution to the problem preserving manuscripts for other community.
ER  -