World Bank & IMF Libraries - External Web Site

The Joint Library will be closed to outside visitors starting March 11, 2013, for the duration of IMF HQ1 Reconstruction project which is expected to last 12-18 months. ILL service will continue as usual. We regret any inconvenience caused by this temporary closure.

JOLIS Library Catalog
Search the holdings of the World Bank Group and IMF Libraries in Washington, DC.

ePIC Catalog
Lists resources available in the World Bank's Public Information Centers around the world.

Special Resources
& Events
Open Access, Open Knowledge and Open Development Research Guide

Bretton Woods 60th Anniversary Exhibition
July - October 2004

Publications
World Bank Publications
IMF Publications
IFC Publications

Use DEPOLIB
to find a library near you that holds World Bank and other UN Agency publications.

Inter-Library Loan Policies Several of the Network Libraries participate in inter-library loan (ILL). If you are affiliated with a university or other organization with an in-house library, check with them about borrowing materials.

We have one OCLC code: djb

List of Libraries
Includes hours of operation, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and map of library locations in Washington, DC.

Staff Remote Access

World Bank Group and IMF staff should follow these remote access instructions to gain access to licensed resources not available to the public.

Welcome to The Library Network, serving the World Bank Group and IMF. The World Bank and International Monetary Fund libraries work together to provide information services and resources to World Bank, IFC, and IMF staff.

Visitor Access

The Joint Library will be closed to outside visitors starting March 11, 2013, for the duration of IMF HQ1 Reconstruction project which is expected to last 12-18 months.

Note: All libraries are located in downtown Washington, D.C., with the exception of the World Bank Country Office Libraries and Public Information Centers (PICs).

Questions or comments for the World Bank or the IMF?