In the Reading Room one will find:
- A reference library which helps the researcher understand the context of the subject being studied
- A finding aids unit with a range of printed catalogues
- Copying facilities
- An information desk with a range of publications and information sheets
- Preservation tools such as foam book rests and snake weights to help you maintain the condition of the records
When requesting archival items, simply fill in an order form and hand it to a member of staff. The items will then be retrieved from the strong-room and delivered to your desk. There is a limit to the quantity of items that a researcher may access and this is ten items per day. Researchers may have up to three items on their desk at any one time.
National Archive Malta is in possession of thousands of plans and drawings originating from the Royal Engineers Office.
There were acquires from Land Registry in April 1995. Most drawings relate to buildings and sites formerly under the Ordnance Department, while another group of plans were acquired from the Museum of Archaeology.
No drawings related to private property or dwellings exist at NAM, except in cases where the drawing forms part of a government file.
As access to this collection is provided in the map room at the ground floor level, as opposed to the main Reading Room, access is strictly by advanced appointment only.
Please send an email on customercare.archives@gov.mt