National Archives gives no explanation, but announces limited service to the public, only two days a week, until further notice

Several services offered by the National Archives have been suspended until
further notice, but with no explanation from the government agency. 
 
Via a public notice, the National Archives has informed residents that only a
few services are currently being offered. These are Land Registry searches,
legal research, and baptismal records that must be requested through the
church.
 
The latter must be made directly by the church at the official website:
nationalarchives@ab.gov.ag.
 
Officials say that all other services have been suspended until further notice.
 

Members of the public wishing to access these limited services should do so
on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, from 9 a.m. to midday, as the Archives will
be closed to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
 
The Archives says that walk-in requests cannot be accommodated at this time,
although no reason has been put forward.
 
However, the roof of the building housing the Archives has been leaking for
some time and reportedly has caused damage to some historic documents.
 
In April, Minister Maria Browne, who is responsible for the portfolio of
National Housing and Urban Renewal, agreed to fix the faulty roof, which has
been repaired at least twice before. However, the roof is said to have begun
leaking again during the recent downpours.
 
It is believed that these circumstances and the expected repairs could be the
reason for the change in hours and reduced services.
 
Meanwhile, officials at the National Archives are appealing to those visiting
the agency to dress appropriately. Apparently, persons have been wearing
clothing deemed inappropriate, including very short or revealing items, such
as shorts and tights.