Explore and Share: The #ArchivesAreAccessible Map 

The #ArchivesAreAccessible Map is a global platform where institutions, organisations, and grassroots initiatives can showcase how they are making archives more open, inclusive, and accessible to all. 

Relaunched for International Archives Week 2025, this map builds on our original 2020 initiative, created during the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight digital collections and services that remained available during lockdowns. You can explore the original project here. 

The 2025 edition highlights projects and strategies aligned with four key focus areas inspired by the IAW2025 theme, #ArchivesAreAccessible: 

• On-Site Access – Archives and Their Users: Overcoming Barriers 

• Digital Access – Harnessing Technology to Enhance Access 

• Transparency and Good Governance – Archives in Society: Changing Perceptions 

• Inclusion and Representation – Involving Communities 

If you're leading a project or initiative in the public or private sector—or working with archival materials through civil society organisations—we invite you to contribute. Whether your work improves accessibility through physical infrastructure, digital innovation, multilingual tools, community engagement, or inclusive programming, your contribution will help demonstrate the many ways our profession is making archives more accessible. 

Let’s put accessibility on the map—together. 

The ICA is a global organisation dedicated to promoting the efficient and effective preservation, management, and accessibility of documentary heritage worldwide. With more than 2,000 members across over 150 countries and territories, the ICA promotes professional standards, fosters collaboration, and advocates for the importance of archives in society. 

The ICA’s mission is to empower archivists and ensure that records, past and present, remain a vital resource for future generations. Its diverse network includes: 

• 2 Forums,   

• 12 Regional Branches,   

• 11 Professional Sections and   

• 11 Expert Groups. 

Be part of our professional network 
Join our network today and become part of a global community shaping the future of archives and records management. 

Click here to learn more about our organisation: https://www.ica.org/ 

For any questions or additional information, please feel free to contact us at ica@ica.org.  

Are you working on a project that improves access to archives? Join our global initiative and showcase your work on the #ArchivesAreAccessible Map! 

To get started, simply create an account by entering your email address and choosing a preferred password. Once registered, you’ll be able to complete a short form divided into four sections, each designed to help us better understand the different ways the archival community is advancing accessibility. Creating an account also allows you to return and update your entry whenever needed. 

After signing in, you’ll be guided through the form, starting with the Main Organisation Details section. You’ll then have the opportunity to select one or more focus areas that best reflect your project or initiative. This will help us accurately feature your contribution on the map, grouped under the theme(s) most relevant to your work. 

Help us showcase your impact! 
Please fill in all the fields that apply to your organisation or the project you'd like to feature. Any fields left blank will not appear on the map. 

Languages: 
You can complete the form in English, French, or Spanish. Your submission will be published in the language you choose—automatic translation is not available on the map. However, if your browser supports it, you can right-click on the page and select “Translate to...” for on-screen translation. 

Moderation process: 
Once you submit your entry, it will be reviewed by our team before being published. You’ll receive a confirmation email once your contribution appears on the map. 

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