Educational and popularization activities of archdiocesan and diocesan archives in Poland. A research reconnaissance

Abstract

The purpose of this article is an attempt to answer whether educational and popularization (outreach) activities are present in the archdiocesan and diocesan archives of the Roman Catholic Church in Poland. The basis for consideration is the content of the Internet portals of these institutions and surveys completed by the staff of the archives. The research shows that only a few archdiocesan and diocesan archives are active in the field of education and popularization. Among its main forms are exhibitions organized by some archives, and more often co-organized with other entities. Archdiocesan and diocesan archives also receive tours of schoolchildren, students, doctoral students, members of Catholic communities and associations, allowing them to visit their premises. On occasion, lectures and talks on archival and historical topics are given to the visitors.