Welcome to the David Lubin Memorial Library

Mission and role of the FAO Archives service

The FAO Archives provides reference service to FAO staff members who need to consult the archival material in the course of their official duties. Consultation takes place in the Archives reference room and requests can be addressed to [email protected] or extension 52832-52289. 

For external researchers see the Access page.

Volume

Approximately 3,800 linear metres: 

• Historical archives: 1,600 l/m (20% scanned)
• Inactive paper records: 1,900 l/m
• Confidential personnel files: 140 l/m 
• Financial, Personnel records + Contribution files, Conference and Council records: 25,000 Microfilms
• Audio-visual material

Archives record groups

1. IIA/CIS 
2. Combined Food Board 
3. UN Conference on Food and Agriculture (Hot Springs) 
4. UN Interim Commission on Food and Agriculture 
5. International Emergency Food Council 
6. Conference of FAO 
7. Council of FAO 
8. Office of the Director-General 
9. Development Department 
10. Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department 
11. Department of Human, Financial and Physical Resources 
12. Economic and Social Development Department 
13. Department of General Affairs and Information 
14. Fisheries and Aquaculture Department 
15. Regional Offices and Field Missions 
16. World Food Programme 
17. Forestry Department 
18. Sound Recordings 
19. Staff Organizations and Activities 
20. Memorabilia 
21. Donated Private Papers 
22. (Temporary RG) UN World Food Conference 
23. Technical Cooperation Department 
24. Sustainable Development Department 
25. Knowledge and Communication Department 
26. Natural Resources Management and Environment Department