Sections & UnitsSections & Units

The Seychelles National Archives consits of 10 Units & 5 Sections
Research and Reference Unit
This unit is responsible for the appropriate dissemination of archival information to the general public by making accessible documents in digital and textual formats for immediate consultation or for approved replications upon request.

Marthane Jean (Ms.)

Senior Archives Assistant

Jeanette Larue (Ms.)

Archives Assistant

Brina Jeremie (Ms.)

Archives Assistant

Alvin Rath

Archives Assistant

Diana Baron (Mrs.)

Archives Assistant

 

Notary Unit
This unit is responsible to make accessible Notarial documents for immediate consultation or for approved replications upon request.

Merna Crea (Ms.)

Assistant Archivist

Nadette Octave (Ms.)

Archives Assistant

Caroline Pierre (Mrs.)

Archives Assistant

Jeannine Antat (Mrs.)

Archives Assistant

Digital conservation Unit
Scan and convert tangible archives into digital mediums to facilitate their conservation.

Nathalie Jean(Ms.)

Assistant Archivist

Wency Magnan(Ms.)

Restoration Technician

Amanda Labrosse(Ms.)

Archives Assistant

Farah Rose(Ms.)

Archives Assistant

Classification Unit
This unit is responsible to receive all incoming semi-current files at the Record center. The files are browsed through ensuring they match the list they came with. Then they are cleaned, given a code and placed in specialized box on the shelves. An index is also created to make retrieval easier when the ministries or agencies request these files.
Outreach Section
This unit conducts a range of activities such as exhibitions, History Fair, giving lectures in schools etc... with the aim of promoting our archival heritage and preserving our history.

Veena Andimignon (Ms.)
Archives Assistant
Archives Section
This unit is responsible for the appropriate dissemination of archival information to the general public by making accessible documents in digital and textual formats for immediate consultation or for approved replications upon request.

Merenda Julie (Ms.)
Archivist

Archives Conservation Section
This unit is responsible for conducting genealogical research and mounting Family tree at the request of Members of the public for personal or Official use.

Maria Leon (Ms.)
Senior Archives Assistant
Genealogy Unit
This unit is responsible for conducting genealogical research and mounting Family tree at the request of Members of the public for personal or Official use.

Maria Leon (Ms.)
Senior Archives Assistant
Acquisition and Records Processing Unit
This unit is responsible for conducting genealogical research and mounting Family tree at the request of Members of the public for personal or Official use.

Merna Crea (Ms.)

Assistant Archivist

Nadette Octave (Ms.)

Archives Assistant

Caroline Pierre (Mrs.)

Archives Assistant

Jeannine Antat (Mrs.)

Archives Assistant

Binding and De-acidification (Restoration) Unit
Binding of documents using archives traditional binding methods
Restore / repair damaged documents using different methods such as laminating and leaf casting process.
Removing acids from paper using archives traditional methods

Mervin Lajoie (Mr.)

Archivist

Dave Bonnelame (Mr.)

Restoration Technician

Chantal Jolicoeur (Ms.)

Senior Restoration Technician

Audio-Visual Unit
Collecting audio visual information from media houses and artists
Classification and dissemination of audio and visual information
Provide lecturers to students and the general public upon request

Christopher Elisabeth (Mr.)

Assistant Archivist

Georges Knowles (Mr.)

Restoration Technician

Inspectorate Unit
This unit is responsible for conducting inspection visits and recommendation of Governmental, Parastatal and Agencies’ Archives. Ensuring that the way they store documents are in accordance to DPA’S standards and recommendations. They also help with the process of file transfers or ways to destroy files who are no longer considered for archiving.
Retrieval Unit
This unit is responsible for the retrieval of semi-current files that are already in storage at the Record Center, requested by the Ministries or Agencies that sent these files to be stored in the Archives. After retrieval these agencies or ministries come pick up the files but they have to bring them back when they are finished using it, as they are under our responsibility.

Barbara Jeannevole(Ms.)

Senior Archives Assistant

Mary Padayachy(Mrs.)

Archives Assistant

Lucinia Asba(Ms.)

Archives Assistant

Jeanette Barbe(Ms.)

Assistant Archivist

Records Management Section
Responsible for the proper classification, storage and overall management of semi-current records.

Anne Edmond (Mrs.)
Archivist