Services
We provide a wide range of Services
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Collection
At Sri Venkateswara University, we understand the significance of these ancient manuscripts and the wealth of knowledge they hold. Our service aims to not only document and preserve these texts but also to unlock their secrets by making them accessible to researchers, scholars, and anyone passionate about exploration and understanding. From fragile Sanskrit scrolls to centuries-old Chinese manuscripts, we handle each artifact with the utmost care and respect.
Conservation
At Sri Venkateswara University’s Oriental Research Centre, we understand the significance and value of historical manuscripts. Our manuscript conservation services are designed to safeguard these precious artifacts and ensure their preservation for years to come. By entrusting your manuscripts to our expert team, you can rest assured that they will undergo meticulous restoration and conservation techniques. Not only do we focus on preserving the physical condition of the manuscripts, but we also take into account their cultural and historical importance. Through our services, you can contribute to the conservation of our collective heritage and facilitate access to invaluable knowledge.
Preservation
Manuscript Preservation is our expertise, employing state-of-the-art techniques to protect the fragility of delicate manuscripts. Our skilled professionals ensure that these valuable documents are safeguarded against environmental threats such as humidity, pests, and aging. Suggestions for image: Archival boxes with protected manuscripts, conservationists carefully restoring fragile pages, a climate-controlled preservation room.
Digitalization
Digitization is the primary step in order to preserve the contents of the Manuscripts and one of the Mandate of ORI. It is essential to save the Manuscript treasure and its knowledge base as much as possible before it is lost forever keeping in view the condition of the ancient Manuscripts. Digitization of manuscripts as means of protecting and documenting textual heritage has emerged as an important field in recent times. With the advancement of information technology, digitization promises documentation and preservation of original texts, facilitating at the same time, greater access for scholars and researchers.
Publication
Oriental Research Institute is engaged in promoting access to Manuscripts through publication of critical editions of unpublished manuscripts and catalogues. Oriental Research Institute organizes lectures, seminars and other outreach programmes to facilitate public's engagement with manuscripts. These are also documented and published by Oriental Journals and Books.
Help & Support
Sri Venkateswara University’s Oriental Research Centre, we understand the significance and value of historical manuscripts. Some of the Frequently asked questions are furnished.