A survey of church archives in Botswana

The study sought to determine the state of church archives in Botswana. Data for the study was collected using a questionnaire, interviews and personal observations. The findings of the study show the existence of a variety of church archives materials in the country. The study also established that the materials are not effectively stored and preserved and as a result they remain inaccessible and susceptible to deterioration, loss and misplacement. The study recommends that these archives be salvaged through digitization. It concludes by briefly explaining the concept of digitization, as well as urging all the relevant stakeholders to play their part in the effective administration of church achieves in the country.