ILO is a specialized agency of the United Nations
ILO-en-strap
Go to the home page
Site map | Contact us Français - Español 
> Home > About the ILO Library

Library services

ILO Library

Research assistance

The ILO Library responds to requests for research assistance by telephone, e-mail, fax or in person in the Library's Reading Room. Upon request, assistance is provided in using research tools, including Labordoc and other databases.

Compilation of bibliographies

Anyone can request a personalized subject search of the Library's database, Labordoc. Reading Room visitors can do this by filling out the request form available at the Library Information desk. Bibliographies are ready for pickup the day following receipt of the request. Bibliographies can also be sent by mail, e-mail or fax.

Access to the collections

A reference collection, official ILO documents, a statistical collection and a selection of recent ILO publications can be consulted in the Reading Room. See obtaining publications for more information.

Loans

Items held in the ILO Library are available for loan to ILO officials, delegates to meetings, diplomatic missions, retired ILO officials and to other libraries through inter-library loan. More information on obtaining publications is available for other clients and for ILO officials.

Facilities available in the Reading Room

  • Internet access for research purposes
  • wireless access (WiFi)
  • photocopying facilities

Ask a librarian


 
Last update: 28.01.2011^ top