National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales

The collection

Selected films

Contact and access

National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales - Contact Details and Access

Contact details

phone: 01970 632828
address: National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales
National Library of Wales
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion, SY23 3BU

website: www.archif.com/
catalogue: A selected catalogue is available on the website. A fuller version is available with staff assistance at the archive offices in Aberystwyth.

Access and Facilities:

Users may access sound and moving image material in the collection subject to its current state of preservation and any rights restrictions.

• Searching - To search the archive’s film holdings, researchers can use the online catalogue as a starting point, or contact the archive to discuss their query with staff. It should be borne in mind that not all the catalogued material is yet online, and that the online content descriptions are only a summary of the more detailed information held in the archive, e.g. in the form of detailed shotlists. On request staff will conduct a search of the full catalogue and provide a list of relevant titles and synopses by e-mail, post or fax.

• Viewing - The archive has a number of viewing and listening booths and users are asked to make an appointment to view or listen to archive material on site. A limited loan facility is also available on request for viewing off site. The archive also has a screening area for groups of up to 15 people. An auditorium - Y Drwm (The Drum), is equipped for film projection and can seat up to 100 people for archival screenings and other events. The archive staff can also take viewing copies and projection equipment out to other locations to enable group viewing for educational purposes.