The author discusses their classification, traits and value, and concludes that they are precious heritage of mankind, and proposes a plan for applying for "World Memory Heritage".
The Prize was created to commemorate the inscription of the Buljo jikji simche yojeol - the oldest known book of moveable metal print in the world - on the Memory of the World Register, and to contribute to the preservation and accessibility of documentary heritage as a common heritage of humanity.
To ensure preservation and recognition of Australia's significant documentary heritage the Australian Memory of the World Committee is calling for nominations for inscription on the national register in 2004.
Maori Land Court Minute Books from the 19th century and a documentary recording the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand have been inscripted onto the UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand register for documentary heritage.