本專刊以國家檔案館常設展「島讀．我們的故事」為主題，詳述策展理念、展覽內容及精選檔案影像，透過「和平何時靠岸：一九四五年後的變局」、「來自太平洋彼端的神秘力量：隨冷戰而來的美援」、「在強權的夾縫裡壯大：大建設的時代」、「街頭的聲音震開了廟堂：民主化浪潮」及「在世界的浪潮裡，定位自己：多彩臺灣」等五大單元，讓民眾瞭解每個時代的轉折變遷及檔案中蘊藏的故事。同時，亦收錄本館平面圖（含展場特色與功能）、建築與公共藝術設計理念，以及國家檔案關鍵數據等概要介紹，以期拉近「國家檔案」與民眾的距離。
This Catalog, centered on the National Archives Administration’s permanent exhibition, “Archives. Islands: Our Stories” details the curatorial concept, exhibition content, and selected archival images, guiding the public through five major units: “When Will Peace Arrive? Post-1945 Transformations,” “A Mysterious Force from Across the Pacific: American Aid During the Cold War,” “Growing in the Cracks Between Great Powers: The Era of Major Construction,” “The Voices from the Streets Shook the Halls of Power: The Wave of Democratization,” and “Positioning the Islands in the Waves of the World Global Currents: A Colorful Taiwan.” to help citizens understand the turning points and transformations of each era, as well as the stories hidden within the archives. The catalog also includes a general introduction to the Archives, such as a floor plan (detailing the exhibition features and functions), the design concept behind the architecture and public art, and key data on the archives. This is all designed to bring the "National Archives" closer to the public.