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Public Information Center/Library
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 The Public Informaton Center (PIC) and Library was started in May 1988 with the goal to make World Bank publications and information available to the public. Since 1993, the Bank has expanded the types of documents that are made available and PICs were established in many countries worldwide. In compliance with the World Bank's policy on information disclosure, the Ethiopia PIC aims to show the Bank's work and activities to the widest possible audience and thus to enhance the World Bank's commitment to transparency, openness and accountability. | |
How can I do research?
The catalog system for World Bank Country Office PIC/Libraries is Global JOLIS. It is open for public use over the Internet and includes materials in most country office locations such as: - References to books, journal articles, working papers, conference proceedings, technical reports, electronic resources, and country-specific reports from local government agencies and non-governmental organizations.
- References to published IMF and World Bank materials, most of which have full text links
- Special collections of Public Information Center (PIC) documents and indigenous knowledge materials.
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Who can use the PIC/Library?
The PIC/Library is open to the government, the private sector, NGOs, media, academics and general public looking for World Bank documents and any information on development issues.
What are the hours?
Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, local time.
What is the Location of the PIC/Library?
World Bank, WORBEK HOUSE
Africa Avenue, Bole Road
Woreda 17, Kebele 19, House #402/3
Addis Ababa
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| What services are available? | Access to the World Bank and IMF Joint Library (JOLIS), including access to online bibliographic and full-text databases. These databases provide access to a broad range of journal and newspaper articels, reports, books, newsletters, conference papers, etc.
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Does the library offer computer or Internet access?
Yes. The Public Information Center (PIC) and its partner organization, the National Archives and Library of Ethiopia (NALE), offer computer and Internet access. Users are encouraged to visit the PIC (www.worldbank.org/et) and NALE (www.nale.gov.et) for pre-registration. |
Are there other libraries I can use?
The World Bank Depository/Regional Library Program:
The World Bank's Depository Library Program is a key element in its publication strategy. As the world's largest development institution, the World Bank undertakes large projects of research, analysis, and data gathering. The dissemination of that research is a necessary part of the Bank's objectives, because knowledge and information, to have value, must be shared. Well-organized libraries that serve numerous users are one of the most effective channels for the sharing of knowledge and information. The World Bank sets great store by its relationship with its depository and regional libraries. The libraries listed in below have all agreed to work with the World Bank as active partners in the dissemination of Bank materials by promoting them and encouraging their use among different groups of readers. Participating libraries are divided into two separate categories:
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Regional Libraries
Addis Ababa
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
DISD/Library
P.O. Box 3001
Addis Ababa
Tel: (251 1) 510 280
Fax: (251 1) 510 2180
Contact: Mrs. Petrina G. Amonoo,
Chief Librarian | Depository Libraries
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa University
Faculty of Business & Economics (FBE) Library
P.O. Box 1176
Addis Ababa
Tel: (251 1) 124 928, 553 900 ext. 241, 242
Fax: (251 1) 550 655
Contact: Mr. Getahun Semeon,
Head, FBE Library | Mekelle Tigray
Makalle Business College
Mekell Business College Library
P.O. Box 451
Mekelle, Tigray
Tel: (251 3) 400 144
Fax: (251 3) 402 044
Contact: Mr. Kassahun Amare, Director | Addis Ababa
National Archives and Library of Ethiopia
National Library
P.O. Box 717
Addis Ababa
Tel: (251 1) 530 058, 512 241
Fax: (251 1) 512 889
Contact: Mr. Akalu Woldemariam, Head of National Library |
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Aberash Merid, Librarian
amerid@worldbank.org
62-77-00 or 17-60-00
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