International partners
As an active member of the international archival community, the National Archives of Australia is recognised for its expertise in:
- digital recordkeeping
- archival description and collection management
- online access to archives
- using archives for education, exhibitions and public programs
- preservation and conservation of archival materials
- digital preservation.
The National Archives is happy to share expertise and provide leadership in the fields of archives and records management when required.
International Council on Archives (ICA)
For many years the Archives has been an active member of the International Council on Archives (ICA). Currently, we are leading a joint project of the ICA and the Australasian Digital Recordkeeping Initiative to develop guidance and training material for the ICA's Principles and Functional Requirements for Records in Electronic Office Environments (ICA-Req).
International Conference of the Round Table on Archives (CITRA)
The Director-General of the Archives attends the International Conference of the Round Table on Archives (CITRA) each year in the capacity of ICA Vice-President (Congress). CITRA is in Toledo, Spain in 2011.
International Congress on Archives, 2012
On 20–24 August 2012 the International Congress on Archives will be held in Brisbane.
Memorandum of Understanding with the National Archives of Indonesia
In February 2007, the Archives signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Archives of Indonesia – Archives Nasional Republik Indonesia. Professional cooperation and capacity-building programs between the two archival institutions have been enhanced with:
- exchanges of information and publications
- exhibitions and workshops
- an exchange of archivists and conservators
- facilitated training courses on records and archives management
- technical cooperation
Memorandum of Understanding with the National Archvies of Korea
In May 2009, the Archives signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Archives of Korea. Under its terms, the National Archives of Australia participated in the International Archival Culture Exposition in Seoul in June 2010.
Pacific Regional Branch of the ICA (PARBICA)
The Archives plays an active leadership role in PARBICA, the Pacific Regional Branch of the ICA, by managing its finances and the PARBICA website. PARBICA represents more than 20 Pacific nations, states and territories, including Australia. Members include:
- government archives
- non-government archival institutions and associations
- individuals.
With the cooperation of AusAID, the National Archives is currently managing a PARBICA-sponsored project to develop the Recordkeeping for Good Governance Toolkit for the Pacific. This Toolkit has also been translated into French for use in French-speaking territories in Africa and the Caribbean.
International visits, conferences and other forums
One means by which the Archives engages with international colleagues is by hosting regular visits by staff of other national archival institutions.
In turn, Archives staff are regularly invited to speak at international conferences, and participate in advisory boards and working groups.
