About UN iLibrary

Welcome to a faster, simpler UN iLibrary. New features include:

Find things easily with a cleaner Home Page Catch up quickly with faster loading times Optimized search with content filter by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Interface in all 6 UN official languages Upgraded eReader for a better onliane reading experience

The United Nations iLibrary is the comprehensive global search, discovery, and viewing source for digital content created by the United Nations. Initially launched in 2015, the UN iLibrary was updated in December 2020 to incorporate new features such as an interface in all six official UN languages and a search feature by Sustainable Development Goals.

United Nations iLibrary offers an extensive list of features that deliver flexibility, speed, and efficiency such as intuitive navigation, integrated search results, granular content, citation tool, DOI identification, and multilingual content.  

United Nations iLibrary offers wide ranging research and knowledge to a variety of audiences: 

Universities and research organizations 
Businesses and private sector 
Government and public administrations 
Non-governmental organizations and think tanks 
Libraries 
Legal and Financial Services

Content:
There are approximately 9000 titles included in the UN iLibrary. Every year around 500 new titles are added to the collection, approximately 70% of which are in English and cover the following topics: 

Agriculture Rural Development and Forestry 
Children and Youth 
Democracy and Governance 
Disarmament 
Drugs, Crime and Terrorism 
Economic and Social Development 
Environment and Climate Change 
Human Rights and Refugees 
Human Settlements and Urban Issues 
International Law and Justice

International Trade and Finance 
Migration 
Natural Resources, Water and Energy 
Peacekeeping and Security 
Population and Demography 
Public Health 
Transportation and Public Safety 
United Nations 
Women and Gender Issues

Content is organized by series title, publication year and alphabetically. Search and discovery of complete publications or even their components – chapters and articles – is a click away. The content is accessible in different formats – PDF, ePub, accessible ePub and READER –whether for reading on a mobile device, sharing with peers via social networks or integrating content in a report. 

All questions about content should be addressed to ilibrary[at]un.org. 

 
Reviews 
The award-winning UN iLibrary platform has been reviewed and praised by many reputable industry publications.

LibraryJournal (August 2018) - ‘’A treasure for anyone interested in current and world affairs.’’ Read the full review. 
ccAdvisor 2019 (Choice Magazine) - “…the UN iLibrary collection is the most comprehensive, centrally located repository of the UN’s digital publications, offering better discoverability of their content.’’ Read the full review (PDF). 
United Nations iLibrary received Choice Magazine's annual Outstanding Academic Title award for 2019.  View the award certificate (PDF). 
The Authority File (October 2023) - a Choice podcast featured a four part series about UN Publications. Listen to it here.

About United Nations Publications
United Nations Publications promotes the work and knowledge of the United Nations through marketing, sales and distribution of publications, data and merchandise. All proceeds from the sale of United Nations publications and related products support the work of the United Nations.  

For more information about the United Nations Publications please visit:  shop.un.org

About United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945.  It is currently made up of 193 Member States.  The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter. For more information about the United Nations please visit: un.org.