Archives        Libraries        Virtual Library of Classical Works of World Literature          Memory of the World Programme    Archives - Records and Archives Management Programme The objectives of this UNESCO programme established in 1979 are: Make the general public and decision-makers aware of the importance of records and archives for planning and development safeguarding of the national heritage Assist Member States in the establishment of efficient records and archives management infrastructures through Standardization (General International Standard Archival Description ISAD (G)) Archival legislation Training Building and equipment Participate in the international debate on main issues in the archival field such as: Management of state security archives of former repressive regimes Archives in war: development of strategic options for their safeguarding The role of archival institutions in on-line governance projects    Related links on this site Early Canadiana Online Website EUAN - European Union Archive Network RAMP studies Audiovisual archives Archives in the World African Archives in the Information Society. A UNESCO/ICA project Guide to archives of intergovernmental organizations Preservation workshop in Praia Slave Trade Archives Project The archives of the Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) Libraries and archives in armed conflicts        Contact - Axel Plathe, UNESCO, Information and Informatics Division    Libraries UNESCO, under its General Information Programme (PGI) assists its Member States in strengthening of library infrastructures, promotes international inter-library co-operation and contributes to the restoration and modernization of selected libraries. You may wish to learn more about the following projects Polish Archives and Libraries Damaged by Oder River Floods; Revival of the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo International Programme for the modernization of the Russian State Library in Moscow Revival of the Ancient Library of Alexandria Safeguarding of library collections under the Memory of the World Programme UNESCO Public Library Manifesto UNESCO/IFLA School Library Manifesto UNESCO Network of Associated Libraries (UNAL) National Libraries in the World        Contact - Aziz Abid, UNESCO, Information and Informatics Division    The Memory of the World Programme Documentary heritage reflects the diversity of languages, peoples and cultures. It is the mirror of the world and its memory. But this memory is fragile. Every day, irreplaceable parts of this memory disappear for ever. UNESCO has launched the Memory of the World Programme to guard against collective amnesia calling upon the preservation of the valuable archive holdings and library collections all over the world ensuring their wide dissemination. The Memory of the World Programme Website        Contact - Aziz Abid, UNESCO, Information and Informatics Division   cii.webmaster@unesco.org © Copyright 1998 - UNESCO