Audiovisual archives tell us stories about people’s lives and cultures from all over the world. They represent a priceless heritage which is an affirmation of our collective memory and a valuable source of knowledge since they reflect the cultural, social and linguistic diversity of our communities. They help us grow […]
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage – 27 October 2022
Audiovisual archives tell us stories about people’s lives and cultures from all over the world. They represent a priceless heritage which is an affirmation of our collective memory and a valuable source of knowledge since they reflect the cultural, social and linguistic diversity of our communities. They help us grow […]
International Archives Day – 9 June
« Everyone keeps archives, in an private or professional setting. Through this universal day, we wish to democratize the profession of archivist and improve the perception of the general public regarding the notion of archive » David Leitch, Secretary General of the ICA. Why an International Archives Day? Since its creation in 2008, […]
Journée mondiale du patrimoine audiovisuel – 27 octobre
Les principales archives des 20ème et 21ème siècles sont constituées de documents audiovisuels, films, émissions télévisées et enregistrements radio. Cette évidence a amené l’UNESCO a réfléchir, dés 2007, à la création d’une Journée Mondiale consacrée à ce phénomène. La date retenue, le 27 octobre, est hautement symbolique, puisque c’est le […]
International Archives Day – 9 June
The UNESCO General Conference at its 33rd session in Paris 2005 proclaimed the 27th October as the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. The World Day is an appropriate opportunity to raise public awareness of the importance of audiovisual archives. It brings new incentives to the benefit of the preservation of […]