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Section Library and Research Service The Library and Research Service is a public resource offering over 140,000 documents on international humanitarian law, humanitarian work and ICRC activities. The documents take a range of forms – books, periodicals, videos, photos and CD-ROMs. 
Address 19 avenue de la Paix 1202 Geneva, Switzerland Phone: +41 22 730 20 30 Fax: +41 22 730 20 82 contact us Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday How to get there: From Geneva Cornavin Station (12 min), Bus 8, F, V or Z to Appia Map 
Books
The Library & Research Service contains over 25,000 books, in a number of languages, on international humanitarian law and related subjects such as public international law, disarmament, human rights, terrorism, refugees and political prisoners. Also covered are the history and development of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and questions relating to humanitarian assistance in general. Search the Online catalogue. Photos
The Library & Research Service handles photo requests and orders from users both inside and outside the organization. It contains some 100,000 documents covering ICRC operations and conflicts from the 1850s to the present day.
See also a selection of the collection and how to order photos. Videos
Over the years, the ICRC has produced or coproduced a variety of films on its operations and on specific issues. The video catalogue, with selected titles, can be consulted on the ICRC's Website, which is regularly updated. Viewing facilities are available and most films can be borrowed.
Research facilities
The multimedia area, which can accommodate a large number of users, offers a pleasant working environment, computers with Internet access and CD-ROM drives, a video-viewing area and a photocopier.See also The ICRC Archives.  Annual Report1-6-2007 Research service, library and information management: extract from ICRC Annual Report 2006(Info resources\ICRC information services\Library and Research Service) Annual Report ICRC Publication16-2-2005 Library and research service: International Committee of the Red CrossInternational humanitarian law is the focus of the Library and Research Service housed at the ICRC headquarters in Geneva. This leaflet provides an overview of the facilities and resources available to the public ranging from the collection of publications, videos and photos through to a multimedia area and resident qualified specialists to offer advice with research. View here in PDF format. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\Humanitarian law) ICRC Publication Includes PDF  |
