Archival Collection

An archival collection is a unique and organized body of records, created or accumulated and preserved by the library because they possess enduring value. These collections are invaluable repositories of human experience, meticulously organized and preserved to ensure that future generations can learn from and connect with the past. It provides primary source materials – firsthand accounts and original documents – that are essential for historians, genealogists, artists, filmmakers, legal professionals, and other researchers to understand and interpret the past. By understanding the past, archives help us make informed decisions about the present and plan for the future . They can serve as a rich source of inspiration for creative works in various fields. They help individuals and groups connect with their roots, understand their shared experiences, and build a sense of identity. The central library of MACET is maintaining 287 copies of rarely found oldest print of several titles in its archival section .