On March 24, 2026, a delegation from the University Library and Archives paid a professional visit to the Hungarian National Archives’ building on Bécsi kapu tér.
Accompanied by Director General Dr. Csaba Szabó and Deputy Director General Dr. Zsuzsanna Mikó, Zsolt István Bánki, Head of the Digital Service Development Department, provided detailed information on the latest updates and developments of the Databases Online portal. While presenting the new services and solutions based on artificial intelligence, there was also an opportunity for professional discussion and the exchange of experiences. Following an engaging guided tour by communications officer Csaba Katona, which covered even the smallest details of the building’s history and landmarks, archivist Viktória Kovács provided an opportunity to learn about storage conditions and view some truly valuable documents. The visit concluded in the archival science reference library, where Dr. Péter Ekler, the library director, shared interesting information about the library’s collection.
The parties reaffirmed their commitment to fostering inter-institutional relations and sharing best practices, and expressed their hope for future joint collaborations.
