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The main service of this directorate is delivering services on Archives collected and organized from different governmental offices and library services in Ethiopian collections (Printed books and manuscripts)
Under this directorate, there are seven service sections. They are:-
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1. Archival, reading section
2. Manuscript reading section
3. Ethiopian studies reading section
4. Ethiopian languages reading section
5. Microfilm library reading section
6.Research and study section and
7. Photo copy service section
1. Archives Repository and Reading service section
The Archives Repository and Reading services Section contain the following archives collected from different governmental organizations such as:-
Ministry of the imperial palace
Prince Asfaw Wosen
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Health
Ministry of National Bank
And others
In Addition to the above mentioned governmental organizations archives , there are also Archives kept privately by some known personalities.
The collected archives in this section are not only written documents but maps, photographs, plans, charts and other documents are also available here.
Languages, Forms and Pattern of the Archives
Most of the archives are written in Amharic language. Archives written in Geez, English, French, Italian and Arabic languages are also many in number. Many of the archives focus on political, socio-economic, religious and historical events and other related issues about Ethiopia as well.
Services rendered:-
- reading service
- study and research service
- photo copy
- explanation about archives to visitors when needed
Criteria for users
Researchers and readers should have recommendation letter from any governmental or non governmental insitutions
Working hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
2. Manuscript Reading service section
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The ENALA is the national repository of Ethiopian literary heritages and historical documents in Ethiopia. Some of these priceless literary heritages are kept and preserved in the manuscript section. The manuscript section was opened with the first establishment of ENALA in 1974. The section delivers services and makes the information resources accessible to those who interested in the ancient manuscripts and printed materials.
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Types of Information Resources in Manuscript reading section:-
1. Manuscripts written on parchment since 14th century;
2. Manuscripts written on special paper and normal paper;
3. Ancient printed documents which are books and journals and
4. Manuscripts registered by UNESCO as world literary heritages such as:-
The 14th century Gospel
The 15th century Epistle of St. Paul
The 15th century Passion Week
The first printed material in Ethiopia Psalms
Letter sent by king Tewodros to Queen of Britania
Letter sent by king Minilik II to Moscow’s Cesar Nikolas II
Letter sent by king Sahele Selassie to Queen of Britania
Service given:-
1. Reading and Reference;
2. Visiting and explanation about Ethiopian manuscript and their history for visitors
Criteria for users :-
1. Researchers and readers should have recommendation letter from any governmental, non governmental or educational institutions
2. Group visitors are also expected bring recommendation letter from the above mentioned institutions and should inform before coming to the Agency.
Working hours
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
3. Ethiopian studies section
The section gives services for researchers. The collections focus on Ethiopian ancient, medieval and modern historical, political, economic, social, cultural and religious affairs. Furthermore, the books are about the history, culture and languages of the people and nations.
The chronicles of kings and biographies of known persons. Journals of Ethiopian history, law, Education, agriculture and medicine published in higher educational institutions and photographs, maps, pictures and Books about Ethiopia written by well known foreign scholars and writers like August Dilmann, Enno Litman, Antoine D, Abbadie, Carlo Conti Rossini, Job Ludolf, James Bruce, Igana Zio Guidi, Silvia Pankhurst and Richard Pankhurst are found in the library.
Languages of the books in the collections:-
Most of the books are in domestic languages and some other books are written in the English, German, Italy, and France etc.
Service offered:-
1. Reading and Reference
2. Photocopy
Criteria for users :-
Researchers and readers should have recommendation letters from any governmental, nongovernmental or educational institutions.
Working hours
Monday – Friday : 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
4. Ethiopian languages section
In this section, the books are written in different domestic languages. The contents of the collections cover the wide range of knowledge like history, language, literature, law, religion, fiction, philosophy, psychology etc.
Service given :-
1. Reading and Reference
2. Photocopy
Criteria for users:-
Researchers and readers should have recommendation letter from any governmental, nongovernmental or educational institutions.
Working hours
Monday – Friday : 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday : 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
5. Microfilm library service section
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The section holds more than 16,000 microfilms of manuscripts written on parchment and microfilmed from different historical parts of the country. Some of the manuscripts are more than 1,000 years in age. The collections on this section show the indigenous and ancient writing history of Ethiopia.
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Service given : -
- Reading service with modern microfilm reading machine
Working hours
Monday – Friday : 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
View Ethiopian Manuscripts s Registered by UNESCO as world Heritage
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