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Sources of United Nations information

Bruce Harley (Senior assistant librarian, United Nations specialist, at San Diego State University)

Reference Services Review

ISSN: 0090-7324

Article publication date: 1 March 1991

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Abstract

As a new century approaches, the evolving global village becomes difficult to ignore. More than ever before, the United Nations will act as both universal meeting hall and clearinghouse. Consequently, information from and about the United Nations has potential instructional and research value to a wide variety of information professionals and their patrons. For many research topics, an international perspective will enhance the informationā€gathering process. Reference librarians should take advantage of this perspective whenever possible, using or referring patrons to intergovernmental organization (IGO) information. This article is intended to serve as a collection development guide to sources of United Nations information and thus help librarians attempting to cope with the lack of bibliographical control over United Nations materials.

Citation

Harley, B. (1991), "Sources of United Nations information", Reference Services Review, Vol. 19 No. 3, pp. 71-96. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb049132

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1991, MCB UP Limited

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