MMAG. DR. P. MAXIMILIAN SCHIEFERMÜLLER O.S.B.
Prior; Abbey Archivist; Abbey Librarian; Academic Director of Admont Abbey Museum
archiv@stiftadmont.at +43 (0) 3613/2312-602
The archive of the Benedictine Abbey of Admont
Source material from over 950 years
950 years of history - alive in the archive of Admont Abbey
Immerse yourself in almost a millennium of living history! The archive of the Benedictine monastery of Admont preserves a unique wealth of source material from over 950 years, since the foundation of the monastery.
Whether church, monastery or regional history, economics and forestry, family research or topics related to the manorial system - our archive is open to anyone interested in the historical roots of the region and beyond.
A treasure for researchers, inquisitive minds and history buffs - discover the cultural heritage of Admont Abbey!
Use & opening hours
Use of the archive and library holdings is possible by arrangement with the Abbey archivist and librarian, Father Maximilian Schiefermüller OSB.
Please contact us at:
Permission is given in compliance with the User Regulations.
MMAG. Katja Maierhofer
Research assistant at the Abbey Library & Archive
Katja.Maierhofer@stiftadmont.at +43 (0) 3613/2312-613
Archive holdings - history you can touch
The archive of Admont Benedictine Abbey is a real gem for anyone who wants to experience history at first hand. With a rich collection of Deeds, charters and personal files of the monks, their Correspondence and estates and the Administrative documents from the monastery to the present day, it offers unique insights into almost 1,000 years of monastic and regional life.
In addition, the archives of the market town of Admont, all the parishes, provostries and dominions of the monastery as well as sources on forestry, mining and the former nunnery are kept here.
A special highlight are the Special collections: one Extensive coin and stamp collectionhistorical Photographs, Maps and Plans - true treasures for researchers, collectors and anyone who loves history.
Experience the variety of historical sources in the archive of Admont Abbey - where the past remains alive!
ONLINE ARCHIVE COLLECTIONS ONLINE DOCUMENTS ONLINE MUSIC COLLECTIONS ONLINE REGISTERS OF INCORPORATED PARISHES
Library collections
"A monastery without a library is like a fortress without an armoury." - This sentence sums up what books mean for monastic life: they are the spiritual armoury for the monks. Prayer, education, science and administration.
The history of the Admont Abbey Library reaches up to the Foundation of the monastery in 1074 back. Even the first monks from the mother monastery of St Peter in Salzburg brought valuable books with them. These were supplemented by important Book gifts of the monastery founder Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg.
The result is a collection that has grown over the centuries - today the Admont Library is one of the most important libraries in the world.
Discover the heritage of the centuries - in the Admont Abbey Library, a place of wisdom, history and inspiration.
PRINTED WORKS INCUNABULA DIGITALISED CARD CATALOGUE OF THE PRINTED WORKS FROM ABOUT 1980 MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS
Exhibition catalogue "Of Abrogans and Nibelungs"
Admont Benedictine Abbey (ed.): Von Abrogans und Nibelungen. Sensational finds of German literature in Austria's monasteries. Special exhibition in the Abbey Library from 25 March to 15 November 2018. Passau: Pedagrafie Fotografie & Verlag 2018. 72 pages, colour illustrations. ISBN 978-3-945161-08-1
The catalogue is available at a price of € 9.90 (plus postage) from Father Prior Maximilian Schiefermüller OSB (see contact details below).
User Regulations
- Users (hereinafter: the user) must prove their identity during their first visit and acknowledge the provisions of the archive and library rules as binding through their signature.
- The user must disclose his research objectives to the Abbey Archivist and Librarian as accurately as possible; the Abbey Archivist and Librarian can only offer advice; the user has to work with the archival documents or books on his own. Required previous knowledge (literacy skills, language) is required. Instructions by the archive and library personnel must be obeyed.
- The collections can only be accessed in the reading hall under supervision. No exceptions can be made. Entering the stack-rooms is not permitted. Lending archival documents and books to private individuals is not allowed.
- Only sorted and undamaged archival collections that are allowed to be accessed from the archives (= 50 years after closing of the file or, in the case of personal effects, 50 years after death) and do not fall under other protective provisions will be handed out.
- The user undertakes to treat the archival documents and books handed to him with the greatest possible care, to keep them in their existing condition and, upon returning them, to put them back properly in the labelled boxes or folders. It is strictly forbidden to make notes in them, etc., to use archival documents as a writing pad and to place open archival documents or books on top of each other. Careful handling of archival documents and books means the gloves provided must be worn. The use of ballpoint pens and fountain pens is prohibited. The user is liable for any damage caused during use.
- The making of photocopies is only possible to a limited extent with authorisation, provided that the state of preservation of the archive records and books permits this. The costs are to be paid to the Abbey archivist or librarian. Photocopies of documents and files with seal impressions are not made; the same applies to archive materials that may only be used with special authorisation. Fees for photocopies are charged according to the fee schedule.
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The number of archive materials and books to be issued at any one time is limited at the discretion of the Abbey archivist and librarian. The use of electronic data capture devices in the reading room is possible by arrangement. When leaving the workplace, the user must announce the cancellation of his work.
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In publications, every user is obliged to cite the archival materials used from the holdings of the archive and library (designation: Archive and Library of the Benedictine Abbey of Admont [ABBA], collection, box, fascicle or number). Editions and reproductions of archive material are subject to authorisation. In the event of publication or reproduction of research results obtained from the archive and/or library holdings, a specimen copy must be sent to the Admont Abbey Archive free of charge and without being requested to do so. This also applies to unprinted theses and dissertations.
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The user declares that he/she is aware of the relevant provisions of the Personal Status Act, the Data Protection Act (DSG) and copyright law and expressly undertakes with his/her signature to observe the aforementioned legal provisions when publishing research results based on the materials submitted for inspection and not to publish any protected personal data. The user himself is responsible for any infringements.
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Violations of the user regulations may result in immediate exclusion from further use.
