The European Documentation Centre is an EU library, archive and information centre in one. As a point of contact for science and the region, it provides documents, publications and other resources on the European Union (EU). In addition, the EDC researches, advises and informs on all EU-related topics.

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Our services at a glance

  • Wide range of EU literature, media and resources.
  • Support and advice in finding detailed information on European policies and institutions, European law, integration, funding and grants.
  • Help with enquiries ranging from straightforward document searches to in-depth research on European topics, either online or print.
  • Compilation of documents and publications of the EU.
  • Contact details on relevant organisations.

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Topics and events with EU relevance

Leading European library associations and organisations have released a manifesto calling on candidates for the European Parliament elections to ensure libraries realise their potential to build a stronger, fairer, more sustainable Europe.

Jointly produced by the European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA), the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the Association of European Research Libraries (LIBER), Public Libraries 2030 (PL2030) and National Authorities on Public Libraries in Europe (NAPLE Forum), the document is built around the key ways in which libraries contribute:

1. As guarantors of equitable access to culture and education.

2. As vital supports for vibrant democracies.

3. As powerhouses for inclusive innovation.

4. As guardians of Europe’s memory.

6. As drivers of global development.

The joint European Library Association Manifesto “Libraries for a sustainable future (opens in new tab)"

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