Among the valued services provided by UNICs are their reference libraries, which provide the public with access to a comprehensive collection of United Nations publications, reports and official records. Almost all UNICs have such libraries where UNIC reference assistants provide personalized service and guidance to visitors in accessing the growing volume of information available in the library and on the Internet. The majority of people who visit United Nations Information Centres do so to use the library services. On average, over 200,000 people visit UNIC libraries annually.
The following list provides examples of the types of materials that might be found in a UNIC reference library:
Equipped with modern communications technology, such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and the Internet, UNICs can also obtain documentation electronically from Headquarters. The following list represents some of the online materials available for browsing:
UNICs also maintain United Nations film and video collections that are available on loan to local broadcasters, non-governmental organizations and educational institutions
Almost all UNICs have reference libraries where UNIC reference assistants provide personalized service and guidance to visitors in accessing the growing volume of information available in the library and on the Internet. Please visit the websites of the UN Information Centres to find out more about their library services.