AX-SNet (Archival eXcellence in Information Seeking Studies Network) is an international network of researchers working to improve access to archives by examining how users seek and use archival information. The scope of research covers user needs analysis and evaluation, metrics, accessiblity, visualisation, modelling, tools and methodology. Researchers work (1) to improve access to primary sources; (2) to explore the ways users seek information in archives; and (3) to develop new ways to teach people about how to do effective archival research.

The Archival Metrics Investigators Wendy Duff, Helen Tibbo, and Elizabeth Yakel are founding members of AX-SNET.