:: Services

In pursuit of ISTD objectives and the ECA Library mission, and in support of SRO's, all Divisions and Sections of the Commission, we develop and continually improve the following Information Management Services:

Collections of High Quality Knowledge Resources
We have proactively assembled and classified one of the richest collections of electronic and print information and knowledge resources on economics and other dimensions of development studies, and placed them at your disposal. To request specific titles, e-resources or data, please contact your library liaison.

Current Awareness Services
We frequently alert all staff of the arrival of new resources and services through a variety of channels, including the ECA Library website, RSS feeds and monthly e-mail Alerts. We can also provide individualized notices based on subject interests.

Desktop Access to E-Journals, E-Books and Databanks
Through the ECA Library, you have hassle-free (IP) access to research-quality, decision-relevant information and knowledge resources direct from each staff member's desktop. These include over 50,000 e-books, e-journals, and online statistical databases.

ECA Library Catalogue and Portal
You have access to the Library’s online catalogue which provides bibliographic information on the holdings of the Library; and the portal which represents a virtual window to global free as well as premium information sources and networks. To use the catalogue please go to http://ecalib.uneca.org - and for the portal go to http://www.uneca.org/library/

Extra-Mile Journal Article Delivery Service
We go the extra mile to purchase "must use" single journal articles from overseas, at extra cost, to satisfy requests for information needed for the design and implementation of ECA programme of work. When you have to use an article from a journal we do not hold in print or online, please contact our Customer Service or your liaison officers.

Library Liaison Programme
The Library has designated liaison officers for every Division. Your library liaison officer is your "point man" or "point woman" in the Library, who will go the last mile to ensure that your requests are met. Please contact the Library to set up an appointment with your Library Liaison.

Information and Knowledge Management Training
The Library provides comprehensive training on information seeking and searching to all levels of staff. The research information environment has become extremely complex, hence the need for continuous re-sharpening of everyone's information searching and analysis skills. Contact us to arrange for group or individualized training.

Bibliographic Research
The Library conducts bibliographic research for staff members engaged in policy analysis, strategy development and social and economic development. Full articles or book chapters, selected from bibliographies, are generated and delivered to staff in the most helpful formats.

Circulation Services
ECA staff members can borrow up to 10 items for a period of 30 days. Researchers, Consultants and Interns should contact Customer Services for more information on their rights as borrowers.