Research on the collections and education are an important part of the National Archives’ activities, both of which contribute to improved access to the museum’s data. The institution employs experts in research on original sources, conducting educational tours and lectures, publishing and dissemination.

In addition to the extensive publication of original sources and research, the National Archives experts cooperate with domestic and foreign parties and actively work on education for professionals and the public. All of which aims to make the collection accessible while at the same time actively connecting with the community on the importance of archiving, document management, research and dissemination.

Public Lands Research

In the National Archives of Iceland, the collection of primary data is carried out systematically for the procedure of the Committee on Public and Private Lands on national issues. Experts search for data that sheds light on demarcation, ownership and other rights of certain lands. Data is generated and written up digitally before submission in the case of the Committee on Public and Private Lands.

The Upper Court in Iceland 1573–1800

The Supreme Court of Iceland was the highest court in Iceland from 1563 to 1800. The publication of the documents of the Supreme Court of Iceland is supported by the Althingi parliament and is carried out in cooperation with the Icelandic parliament. The editors are Gísli Baldur Róbertsson, Jóhanna Þ. Guðmundsdóttir and Ragnhildur Hólmgeirsdóttir.

Orðabelgur

is a historical concept collection of the National Archives of Iceland that holds a collection of concepts, words, abbreviations and symbols. The website was opened in May 2020, but historian Björk Ingimundardóttir has been working on a compilation of the meanings of symbols and abbreviations in various documents that are kept in the National Archives. New material is constantly added to Orðabelg.