Arquivos universitários: o caso da Universidade de Hamburgo

Abstract

Introduction: The paper discusses the universities and their archives and reports an experience in the archive of the University of Hamburg. Objective: it was intended to expand knowledge about a little-known archival reality. Methodology: A bibliographical research and technical visit to the archive of the university to know the work was done. Results: The University of Hamburg has a good management and physical structure and has archival instruments for the organization of archives. Conclusions: The concern of the University of Hamburg with the preservation of its history through its documents was noticeable. Brazil, in terms of theory and management of good practices, is not far behind a country like Germany, what some institutions need is more specialized human resources and adequate archive infrastructure.