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Library

The Library of the Commonwealth Secretariat is situated in its headquarters at Marlborough House in London. The Library contains a rich collection of documentation covering an broad subject range, including: Politics; International Relations; Economics; Education; Health; Gender; Science, Environment; Management and Youth.

Books, periodicals and grey literature are from an array of sources including governments, international organisations, publishers and donations all within Commonwealth countries. More than 18,000 separate items are held in the library, mostly from materials published within the past ten years. The library is also the official repository for the Secretariat's own publications.

In the Library

Journals & books

The library holds about 15,000 books and pamphlets and approximately 450 periodical titles on subjects relevant to the Commonwealth and individual Commonwealth countries

Grey Literature

This includes pamphlet material donated to the Secretariat Library and organised mainly by geographic region or subject area

Press Cuttings & Newspapers

Seven of the quality British newspapers along with the national press cutting service (EDS Media) which focuses on Commonwealth countries, arrive daily in the library

Reading Room

The quiet and comfortable reading room is located in Marlborough House. It is staffed daily from 10.00 to 17.00

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