Deadline: Call for Contributions – Flash No. 48

The International Council on Archives (ICA) invites members to contribute to Issue No. 48 of Flash, ICA’s biannual digital magazine, to be published in June/July 2026 which will focus on the theme When Archives Meet AI: Ethics, Sustainability, and Professional Responsibility.

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly shaping archival work, from automated description to tools supporting access, audiovisual archives, and community initiatives. At the same time, AI raises significant questions around ethics, environmental impact, equity, and professional responsibility. This issue explores how archivists can uphold justice, human rights, and democratic values in technology-driven environments.

We welcome critical reflections, case studies, and professional experiences from both highly digitised contexts and settings where AI remains distant from daily practice.

Who Can Contribute?

Submissions are open to ICA members in good standing. Contributions should be relevant to a global audience and may include:

• Feature articles
• Short essays
• Interviews
• Infographics

What to Submit

• Submit a short abstract (max. 250 words) via the submission form.
• Selected authors will be invited to prepare a full contribution of approximately 1,500 words.
• Language: English (UK spelling preferred)

Full guidelines, eligibility details and submission form are available on the full call for contributions page.