Because the Akashic Records exist in a non-physical, spiritual dimension, they don't have a universally agreed-upon appearance. However, most people who access the records often describe them in symbolic, visual terms that reflect their own experiences.
Remember because we have to interpret the symbols using part of our logic, we will experience them in a way that we can understand. How you see them is often shaped by your individual beliefs, cultural backgrounds, or spiritual practices.
I was trained initially to see a vast tapestry, yet others train you to see a library. Some say they see a field of energy or light, books, scrolls, many different versions can be accurate. There is no right or wrong way, only YOUR way!
I eventually came to seeing my guides transmit directly into my consciousness. Since it is a field of consciousness, with my advanced use of the Akashic Records, I easily find the energetic imprints for the soul I am working with. It really is exciting and fun stuff!