Documentation Centre and Library

Overview

 The Documentation Centre and Library of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning dates back to 1952 and today holds one of the most comprehensive collections of its kind worldwide. more

Services

The collection comprises more than 63,000 books, documents, non-print media and periodicals on the subjects of:

  • Adult Education
  • Literacy
  • Non-formal Education
  • Lifelong Learning

• 60% of the holdings are English-language materials, followed by publications in German, French, Spanish and a variety of other languages.

• An online catalogue gives access to the general collection. A separate catalogue provides access to a special collection of sample literacy learning materials.

• A Bibliography on Lifelong Learning and a New Acquisitions List are published regularly and distributed free of charge.

• The Documentation Centre and Library is open to the general public and residents of Hamburg may borrow materials free of charge. The following user guidelines do apply.

 

Adult Learning Documentation and Information Network (ALADIN)

The UIL Documentation Centre coordinates ALADIN, the Adult Learning Documentation and Information Network. ALADIN connects about 100 documentation centres focusing on adult learning worldwide. more