WIS Archives

Weizmann Institute of Science Archives
Opening Hours: Sun. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The Collection		Activities and statistics
Material Transfer

	Archivists: Orna Zeltzer- head Tel.08-9343390
	Yehudit Nevo Tel.08-9343538
	Fax: 08-9344176

The Archives was established in 1973 in order to document the history of the Institute, and its scientific, educational, and cultural contributions from its beginnings; consequently, to serve its administration.

The Archives is housed at the Wix Library building.

Computerization

From 1992 on, the Archives collection is operated by a computerized system which enables textual retrieval. Thus, written material, photos and publications can be retrieved immediately. An additional software and equipment was obtained for scanning and retrieving of written material.

In 2005 a new database management software system has been acquired by the Weizmann Institute for the joint use of the Weizmann Institute Archives, the Photographic Laboratories and Chaim Weizmann Archives, the aim being the unification of some of the collections, especially photographs. Using the same software will enable joint use of the integrated database. The scanning process of the Weizmann Institute Archives including that of extremely delicate paper documents, is carried out by the Photographic Laboratories on a regular basis.

The Archives contain the following collections:

Files of administrative and historical material, personal archives of scientists and other personalities connected to the Institute.

Photographs that document the Institute's history.

Sound recordings that include interviews with scientists and notables, as well as documentation of events and ceremonies that were hosted by the Institute.

Publications and newspaper clippings section includes printed matter such as posters, bulletins, journals and publications of the Institute, as well as thousands of newspaper clippings from Israel and abroad.

Films and video cassettes that exhibit the Institute's history and its research.

Personal archives of Prof. Isaac Berenblum, Prof. Aharon Katzir, Prof. Ephraim Katzir, Prof. E.D. Bergmann, Prof. Amos de-Shalit, Prof. Joseph Jaffe, Prof. Ernst Simon, Meyer Weisgal, Prof. Gerhard Schmidt.

Rules of Transfer of material to the Archives:

The file name and date should be included on the back of each file .
The material should be transferred to files.
Assign a serial number to each file.
Arrange inventory lists of all files.
The lists must be prepared in three copies and sent to the Archives.

Sample form of Transferring Material to the Archives:

Serial number / Subject / Date/ Container number / Remarks

Instructions for borrowing material

Do not change the order of documents in the borrowed file - they are to be returned to their original place.
Do not use scotch tape of any kind on the photos or on the documents.
Do not write on the back of photos or on documents that have been borrowed.

Removal !!!

In order to remove material, the Archives must be consulted. There is absolutely no removal of material without the Archives consent.