Archives, libraries and museums

Archives

All government agencies are required to archive documents used when carrying out their duty. The archives secure its documents as sources of information for the future.

Libraries

The library system in Norway includes public libraries, county libraries, school libraries, public and private academic and research libraries, the library of talking books and braille (NLB) and the National Library.

Museums and cultural heritage

The museums are one of the main elements in maintaining a collective memory and these institutions play an important role when it comes to developing and communicating information about how humans understand and interact with their surroundings.