'Statement on Italian Archives-released by the International Council on
Archives/Section of Records Management and Archival Professional
Associations
In 2003 the Italian Archival Administration in the Ministry of Culture
faced severe budget cuts that threatened the operation of archives
throughout Italy. Finances are still in peril. However, there is another
serious problem looming for the profession.
Since 1984 there has been no recruitment of professional archivists in the
State sector. This time bomb will lead to a total lack of professional
archivists when the current generation faces retirement in 12-15 years
time. There is no sign that successive governments have taken any action
to address this problem.
We recommend a policy of active recruitment during the next 10 years in
order to rectify this appalling situation. This continued crisis is
undermining the morale of Italian archivists. Professional archivists in
the State sector are a necessity not a luxury.'
ICA/SPA has written to the Italian government with the above statement.
Previous campaigns in support of Italian archivists have had some success,
so we encourage professional colleagues to write letters or faxes in
support of this statement and send them to:
Mr Guiliano Urbani, Ministero per i Beni e le Attivita Culturali, Via del
Collegio Romano 27, 00186 Rome
Faxes to +39.06.6783328
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Thank you in advance!
Margaret Turner
President, ICA/SPA
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