Public Archives were born as tools for providing rights for citizens. These new institutions appeared in History in close connection with those changes produced by
Month: June 2019
Diversity as a Critical Component of Renewal
For more than 40 years, the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) has served archives and records professionals across the country through its programs and services.
Information, Data and Archive Profession: A Portrait of Opportunities and Challenges
We celebrate International Archives Week with enthusiasm and solidarity around the world. This is an opportunity to briefly review the main issues, opportunities and challenges
Archival infrastructure/“info-structure” in the 21st century: how to provide the right services for the right publics
In the 21st century, archival institutions throughout the world are faced with the challenge of catering to the plethora of information sources, media and contents
Designing for Decolonisation: Equitable and Representative Professional Networks
As we approach the Adelaide conference, Designing the Archive, I’ve been thinking about how we design our professional networks and collaborations. We sometimes take them
FIDA NEEDS YOU
In 2009 FIDA, Fund for the International Development of Archives was established. Its objective is to assist colleagues in those countries who, for whatever reason,