The user interface and search function of the Astia service will be updated to make it easier to use
Due to the update process, Astia will be out of service on Monday 14 April.
The Astia service user interface and search function of the National Archives will be significantly updated in spring 2025.
The aim of the changes is to streamline the search and use of materials and to clarify the presentation of search results. The update has been planned by listening to customer feedback in particular.
Key improvements
- User interface: Navigation and instructions have been clarified, the number of clicks required to access the material has been reduced and the material levels (material entity, series and archival unit/sub-unit) have been highlighted in a user-friendly manner.
- Search function: Material and party search have been combined, search results are better organised according to relevance and different results are divided into clear tabs.
- Visual appearance: The appearance of the service has been modernised to correspond to the current graphic standards of the National Archives.
Service break on Monday 14 April
Due to the update of the user interface, the Astia service will be unavailable on Monday 14 April from 8 am to 4 pm.
Although the update has been carefully tested, minor defects may occur after commissioning. We ask users to report any issues through the feedback form.
User guidance on 16 April at 4.30 pm
We will present the new Astia user interface at a Teams event open to everyone on 16 April from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm (in Finnish only).
The event will take place via Teams Live. You can follow the event through your browser without logging in by clicking “Continue on this browser”. You can ask questions during the event.
A recording of the event will be published later on the National Archives website.
With the Astia online service, you can:
- search and browse all the datasets of the National Archives
- view digital materials
- order analogue materials to a reading room
- apply for access to restricted materials, as well as
- make information requests against a fee.
More information
Jan-Erik Engren
Chief inspector
[email protected]