Reference Library Services

Among the valued services provided by UNIC Nigeria is the Reference Library, where the public has access to a comprehensive collection of United Nations publications, reports and official records. The Centre also maintains United Nations film and video collections that are available on loan to local broadcasters, non-governmental organizations and educational institutions. Equipped with modern communications technology, such as CD-ROMs, the Internet and e-mail, UNIC Nigeria can also obtain documentation electronically from United Nations Headquarters. Visitors often rely on the personalized service and guidance provided by UNIC Reference Library Assistant.

Opening Hours:

The Library operates for Reference only from 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday except on Public holidays.

Our Collection includes:

Books, periodicals, bulletins, posters and video cassettes, publications of the United Nations, its Agencies Programmes and Funds in print and electronic formats.

Among the most recent works produced locally with the initiative and/or active participation of the Centre are:

- The first media handbook on reporting HIV/AIDS and related issues in Nigeria;
- Partnership for Development, a joint publication of United Nations System journal;
- United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) document for Nigeria.

Subject Areas:

Peacekeeping, Disarmament, Human rights, Economic and Social affairs, Health, Industrial development, Trade and development, Human Development, Environment, Regional Development, Education Food and Agriculture, International Law, Population, Water, Economic and Financial development.

List of translated United Nations Documents in Nigeria

* UN Charter at your finger tips
* UN in Brief,
* UN Millennium Declaration,
* Universal Declaration of Human Rights
* Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE UN

United Nations vacant positions are announced in regular bulletins which are available at the Centre. You may wish to check un jobs for current announcements, the requirements for applicants and method of application. Check also the website of each of the UN agencies. Local vacant positions are advertised in the Nigerian newspapers.