1. How can I use this Library?
2. Is there a membership required?
3. Whom is the library for?
4. I am not a UN staff. Can I borrow the books?
5. I am a UN Staff member. But I am stationed in a remote area. How can I use this Library?

How can I use this Library?

You can use the UN Common Library either physically by visiting it during the UN official working hours or else you can use it remotely by sending your information request by e-mail, phone or fax. Both ways are equally effective

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Is there a membership required?

No. There is no membership required for using the UN Common Library's resources and / or services. We have an open door policy. Any person looking for information in UN relevant areas, is most welcomed to use our Library.

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Whom is the Library for?

Mainly for providing information support to the UN Agencies and Organizations in the UN Common House. The staff of these UN Agencies enjoys full rights including Book Loans and has access to all services incuding Online Access to Library Catalog  and other Databases Subscribed by the Library. Other users have to visit the Library to exploit the resources and services or use our remote reference services.

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I am not a UN staff member. Can I get the books issued?

No. But we have other arrangements to help you. If you are exploiting an Online Database on our Free Internet Access Terminals, you can send the required information to an e-mail address or save it on a diskette to take with you. In case of print, you can use our photocopying services to obtain a copy of required pages.

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I am a UN Staff member stationed in a remote area. How can I benefit from this Library?

Our Ask Uncol Remote Reference Program is specially designed for you. Send your request by e-mail, phone or fax. The information will be sent to you as an e-mail attachment or by fax. If you desire, the books can be sent by a courrier service.

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