also: ぶんしょかんがく
noun
archival science; archive studies
Academic field concerned with the theory and practice of managing archives and records.
彼女は大学で文書館学を専攻している。
She is majoring in archival science at university.
文書館学の知識は歴史資料の保存に欠かせない。
Knowledge of archival science is essential for preserving historical materials.
図書館学 (library science) focuses on libraries and information services, while 文書館学 deals specifically with archives and records management.
Compound of 文書 (document), 館 (building/hall), and 学 (study). The term is a modern academic coinage corresponding to 'archival science'.