Depository Libraries in Europe

The Depository Libraries are key elements in the World Bank's overall publication strategy.
As the world's largest development institution, the Bank undertakes large projects involving research, analysis, and data gathering. Dissemination of this research is a critical part of the Bank's communications strategy, because knowledge and information, to have value, must be shared. Libraries that serve numerous users are one of the most effective channels for the sharing of knowledge and information.

The World Bank provides print and online publications, as well as the full collection of data from the World Development Indicators and the Global Development Finance, to local depository libraries. These are often university or research libraries, some of which participate in inter-library loan. If you are affiliated with a university or other organization with an in-house library, check with library staff about borrowing materials.

European Depository Libraries have all agreed to work with the World Bank as active partners in the dissemination of Bank materials by promoting and encouraging their use among different groups of readers.