Home / News / National Book Council Implements the Retention Policy in Collaboration with National Archives Back to News National Book Council Implements the Retention Policy in Collaboration with National Archives Initiatives • News • Publications 13th November, 2023 In a significant milestone, the National Book Council has implemented an official Retention Policy with the National Archives of Malta, ensuring that key documents pertaining to the Council are now made available to the public. Formally endorsed during a visit to the Archives by representatives of the National Book Council on 13 November 2023, the policy aims at preserving and safeguarding crucial records related to the history of the National Book Council. The move comes in the wake of in-depth discussions and cooperation between both entities, as aided by the Ministry for Education, resulting in the authorization of a comprehensive retention schedule. The implementation of this retention policy underscores the commitment of both organisations to ensure the proper appraisal and preservation of records created and managed by the National Book Council. This initiative serves to guarantee that records of enduring historical value will be duly transferred to the National Archives for permanent preservation. During the visit to the Archives to formalise the policy, National Book Council Executive Chairman Mark Camilleri referred to the development as an “historic moment”. “For the first time, through this agreement with the National Archives, very important documents related to the National Book Prize or the International Book Fair — as The Malta Book Festival was referred to in the 1980s — will be preserved for public consumption,” Camilleri added. To uphold the integrity and relevance of this retention policy, it will undergo periodic reviews, at a minimum of once every five years from the date of issue. These reviews will assess the continued suitability of all processes and documentation categories, particularly in light of any procedural or legal changes. Furthermore, this policy supersedes any previous retention policies that may have been in effect for the same records. SHARE POST Related Articles Make a mark abroad! Literary agent Simon Trewin offers practical networking tips during a free Zoom session News 12th September, 2025 Read More Bringing children’s literature to dynamic life on stage at the Malta Book Festival Festivals 10th September, 2025 Read More The National Book Council welcomes new board members News 10th September, 2025 Read More POSITION OF MANAGER WITH THE NATIONAL BOOK COUNCIL: JOBSPLUS PERMIT NUMBER 881/2025 News 9th September, 2025 Read More Booker Prize winner Samantha Harvey heads to Malta Book Festival News 2nd September, 2025 Read More The Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 Opens for Submissions in Maltese and English News 1st September, 2025 Read More Shortlist For The 2025 National Book Prize Announced News 26th August, 2025 Read More What Makes a Great Short Story? News 18th August, 2025 Read More ANNOUNCING THE NBC’S SHORT STORY WORKSHOP TOUR (AUG-OCT 2025) News 5th August, 2025 Read More The National Book Council launches Five-Year Strategy 2025–2030 News 5th August, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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