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ESRI Library and Information Centre

The ESRI Library and Information Service is an important research resource for the Institute and for the social science research community in Ireland. While the library service exists primarily to cater for the information needs of the ESRI staff, the resource is used extensively for reference purposes by external users such as academics, research students and consultants. The Library contains an extensive up-to-date collection of statistical, economic and sociological publications and electronic resources.

Inter-Library Loans

Materials may not be borrowed from the library by individuals unless they are members of ESRI staff. However, a photocopier is available for photocopying library material subject to copyright provisions. Inter-library loans are operated through the British Library Request System. Please quote a British Library Reference Number when requesting an inter-library loan.

Resources

Irish Publications:

Irish Government, Central Statistics Office, Central Bank of Ireland, NESC, NESF, Various State-sponsored bodies, Northern Ireland Section (NIEC & ERINI), and a complete collection of ESRI publications.

Periodicals collection:

The Library holds a selection of international titles covering the main subject areas of interest to ESRI Research Staff. Many of the periodical holdings date back to the 1960s and earlier.

Publications of international organisations:

European Union, OECD, EUROSTAT, UK Stationery Office, UK Office for National Statistics, Central Banks, International Monetary Fund, NIESR, UN Statistical Yearbooks, Statistical Abstracts, Trade and Industrial Yearbooks, Demographic Yearbooks.