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 The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Library is situated on the ground floor of the United Nations Building at 351 Schoeman Street in the central business district of Pretoria.
Hours of business Monday to Thursday: 0900hrs - 1630hrs
Fridays: 0900hrs - 1230hrs Reference services
The library contains a large collection of UN publications, books, and outreach materials such as posters and pamphlets, some of which are for distribution free of charge. Publications include reference volumes, booklets, leaflets, magazines and other printed materials about the work of the United Nations in general and South Africa in particular. Our visitors often rely on personalized services and guidance provided by the UNIC Librarian. Resources in the library Library users can find, among others, the following: - UN agencies' reports and promotional materials in their specialized areas of competence;
- General Assembly and Security Council resolutions;
- Reports of the Secretary-General;
- Conventions, Charters, Agreements and Treaties;
- Documents on economic and social development as well as international law;
- Posters, pamphlets and promotional materials;
- Specialised collections including reference books, reports, journals, yearbooks, statistical yearbooks and UN official records.
Audio-visual materials The collection includes photos and posters about the United Nations and its activities, film, and video collections that are available on loan to local broadcasters, non-governmental organisations and educational institutions. UNIC coordinates with the media and other organisations to ensure timely distribution of products and preparation of displays and exhibits. Public relations and liaison work Informing and educating the public through educational institutions, NGOs and the media about the United Nations and its activities is part of the work of the UNIC Library. This includes providing answers to questions from the public, preparing and conducting lectures and seminars on or about the United Nations, as well as providing information packages, arranging seminars and press encounters with the South African media. Fun Days The UNIC Library hosts F.UN - days on Fridays, targeting secondary school students and their teachers. The aim is to create awareness about the UN structures, roles and activities. There is time for questions and answers for the participants and information packs are provided at the end of every event. Seating facilities The library provides seating facilities for 30 library users at a time who wish to make use of reference materials that are not lent out to users. Internet Service Access to the Internet is available to users who would like to source more materials from online UN resources only. For more information on the UNIC Library and its facilities, please send an email to
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