Libraries and Sustainable Development
The UN Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library (DHL) recently organized a fireside chat with the (IFLA) during the . The event brought together leaders from the library profession, UN development experts, and researchers from the (TASCHA) of the University of Washington, and set the stage leading up to the release of a new IFLA-commissioned report on (DA2I).
The United Nations Digital Library is here!
The (UNDL) is now available! A result of the successful collaboration between the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library and the United Nations Office at Geneva Library, the platform provides access to UN-produced materials in digital format free of charge.
Researching SDGs? The Library can help.
Is your work impacted by the Sustainable Development Goals? Did you know the Library has been adding SDG-related books to its collection? UN badge holders can come and visit the Library today to consult these books and more:
Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library by the numbers...
Check out some Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library statistics in our infographic.
Much-loved Library space is open again
To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the inauguration of the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library, the Library has re-opened its second-floor reading room.
General Assembly Guide Now in 6 Languages
To celebrate the start of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly, we are releasing our General Assembly Research Guide in all 6 official UN languages.
New Library website: 6 languages & new URL
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library is launching its in six official UN languages! It features expanded multilingual content, an improved search, and a fresh vintage modern look.
Update on UN Digitization Programme
In response to General Assembly resolution of 1998, the Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library began its digitization programme to preserve fragile UN documents and to provide online access to people all over the world. The programme focuses on parliamentary documents published before 1993 in all official UN languages.
Research the Articles of the UN Charter
The Dag Hammarskj枚ld Library has a variety of online and print resources to assist with research of the UN Charter.