Library

As part of the renovation of Building B, the Library & Archives has relocated its services to other areas of the Palais des Nations.

• Library Services: 

The Library reading rooms have moved to the Annex Bocage. They are open Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30, by appointment. Request access at https://libraryresources.unog.ch/access - View map.

• Archives Services: 

The Archives Reading Room has relocated to Room S.044 in Building S. It is open by appointment. Request access at ask.unog.ch/archives. - View map.

• UN History Museum Geneva: 

The Museum is hosting a temporary exhibition on the 3^rd floor of Building A.

Explore the UN History Museum Geneva virtually at https://museum.ungeneva.org. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our temporary locations! 

Below is an overview of our current Library & Archives services

Our Online Services

• All Research Tools can be found at https://libraryresources.unog.ch, including a large collection of open access resources. 
• Contact our Librarians to ask your questions at ask.unog.ch/ibrary.
• Request/renew your Library Account online at https://libraryresources.unog.ch/account.
• Find answers by our librarians and archivists to FAQs at ask.unog.ch. 
• Resources & services for UN Geneva Staff, including remote access, are available at https://libraryresources.unog.ch/staff. 
• Resources & services for diplomats are available at https://libraryresources.unog.ch/diplomats. 
• Chat with an archivist at https://archives.ungeneva.org or submit queries via “Ask an Archivist” at https://ask.unog.ch/archives 

Our On-Site Services

• Library print materials consultation at the Annex Bocage (Library reading rooms). Materials have to be requested at least 48 hours ahead of your visit.

• External users must request a library access badge at https://libraryresources.unog.ch/access, indicating which resources they wish to consult.

• Books pick up at the Library main reading room at Annex Bocage.
• Books returns are possible using the Library dropboxes in the entrance hall of Building H and at Door C21 in Building C (24/7), or directly at the Library main reading room at Annex Bocage.
• Physical archives that have not been digitized can only be consulted at the Archives Reading Room (S.044) by appointment. Request access at ask.unog.ch/archives.

• Records management services can be requested at recordsmanagement-unog@un.org. 
• Please note that all in-person guided visits to the Library & Archives are currently suspended until further notice.