At IKA Kongsberg, we preserve history and make it accessible to both current and future generations. We manage and safeguard the archives of 40 municipalities and county municipalities across Buskerud, Vestfold, and Telemark.
Transparent, accessible, and efficient archives are essential to ensuring security and upholding democratic values in a free society like Norway. Archives serve as our collective memory, documenting both individual and collective rights and obligations. Within the archive, administrations can reflect on past decisions, citizens can assert their rights, lawyers can uncover key evidence, journalists can investigate irregularities, and researchers can explore new insights into societal trends.
Our vision is to be both a visible and relevant resource for the public and municipal needs. We aim to be a leading institution in archival expertise while also serving as a cost-effective partner for our owners. Additionally, we are committed to promoting socially beneficial knowledge sharing, safeguarding democratic rights, and upholding transparency.
IKA stands for Interkommunalt Arkiv for Buskerud, Vestfold, og Telemark IKS (Inter-municipal Archives of Buskerud, Vestfold, and Telemark IKS). Established in 1992, IKA Kongsberg was born from an initiative by the Regional State Archive in Kongsberg. On November 13, 2002, the company was officially founded under the Law on Inter-municipal Companies.
Our primary mission is to enable our owners to effectively and efficiently implement the objectives of the Archives Act, ensuring the preservation and dissemination of archived materials that hold legal, administrative, and cultural significance.
At IKA Kongsberg, we are committed to upholding core ethical values and fostering a shared culture of professionalism and integrity. This approach ensures that our owners, employees, and the public can always trust the quality and reliability of our services. Our employees adhere to the ethical guidelines set by the International Council on Archives (ICA).
Office Address:
Frogs vei 48
3611 Kongsberg
Telephone: +47 32 76 40 20
Email: postmottak@ikakongsberg.no