The main purpose of the University Archives is to collect, organise, and preserve all University records and documents that have either a practical use or are of historic value to the University. The Archives' historical treasures are varied and extensive, bearing witness to the University's over 110-year history. Documents from the Archives are of all kinds: papers, photos, posters, artefacts, films, and more. Location The University Archives is located in the Main Building (Aðalbygging). Requests to visit should be sent to the email address skjalasafn@hi.is Staff Kristjana EyjólfsdóttirInformation Officerkristjanaey [at] hi.is Halla HallsdóttirProject Manager5254498hallah [at] hi.is Sonja Freydís ÁgústsdóttirProject Manager5255421sonjaf [at] hi.is Responsibilities The University of Iceland Archives are responsible for: instructing and encouraging the administrative divisions of the University to manage their records in an efficient manner using electronic records management finding concrete solutions to specific problems related to University records management problems gathering records from offices and administrative divisions throughout the University operating a records management centre for storing University records providing training and instructions to staff performing records management duties giving advice on records management for the various divisions of the University instructing on the types of various filing equipment and accessories to be used by the University. facebooklinkedintwitter
