Organization

Organization

The Historical Archive of Babeș-Bolyai University is a subdivision of the Academic Cultural Heritage Department (DPCU).

The role of the BBU Archive. Responsibilities and prospects

  • Managing the university’s historical archive fonds in compliance with national and international archival standards
  • Document research for scientific and practical purposes
  • BBU representation at scientific events and projects intended for the academic community and the general public
  • Operation based on the legal provisions in force and in compliance with its own decisions for the administration, supervision, and special protection of the BBU Historical Fonds

General objectives

  1. Digitization of the historical document collection
  2. Creation of a digital photo-video archive
  3. Promotion of the documents in the BBU Archive through scientific research and the publishing of specialized articles and books
  4. Cooperation with university archives in Romania and abroad
  5. Elaboration of projects and programs for the development of the BBU Archive Service
  6. Development of recommendations on modern archiving methods for BBU document creators
  7. Providing expert advice and assistance to the public interested in the history of the university
  8. Completing the documentary heritage