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30 July 2015 | Briefing note

Check the latest acquisitions bulletin, prepared by the ECLAC Libraries of Santiago, Mexico and Port Spain, in one place. List of new books for July: ://www.pinterest.com/bibliotecacepal/july-bulletin Follow our subject boards: Agriculture and Rural Development Economic Development / Desarrollo Economico Energy / Energía Environment / Medio ambiente Foresight / Prospectiva Gender / Género Industrial Development and Policy / Política y Desarrollo Industrial Information society & ICT / Sociedad de la Información y TIC Infrastructure / Infraestructura Innovation Science and…

Latin American and the Caribbean Container Port throughput, Ranking 2014

29 July 2015 | Briefing note

ECLAC updates every year its ranking of container port throughput, which shows the cargo volume in containers in 120 ports of the region, based on data obtained directly from port authorities and terminal operators. In 2014 this activity grew 1.3%, with a total volume of approximately 47 million TEU. This infographic displays the first 20 ports of the ranking.…

Maritime bulletin Energy consumption container terminals

29 July 2015 | Briefing note

This document synthesizes the most pertinent findings of a survey of over 41 container terminals around the world of which 30 are located in Latin America and the Caribbean and represent 1/3 of the regional annual container throughput in 2014. The results are part of a global study on energy consumption in terminals and ports of all kinds. Follow ‐ up publications including a larger set of countries as well as with specifications for bulk cargo, liquids and gas are under way. Furthermore, sub ‐ regional and national seminars are envisaged over the course of the year to present the study’s resu…

In the World Population Day review the información available on the topic

9 July 2015 | Briefing note

In the World Population Day review the information on this topic available in the several resources of the ECLAC Library: Electronic Journals Ebooks ECLAC Publications Research Guides “Conferencia Internacional y Regional sobre Población y Desarrollo - CIPD / CRPD” y “Censos de Población y Vivienda en América Latina y el Caribe”. If you need more information or guidance on the use of electronic resources, contact the Library via email: biblioteca@cepal.org. Note: IP access via ECLAC Network and VPN from all Headquarters and Regional Offices.The information in th…

Re-opened!.. Visit us on the third floor of the Central Building

8 July 2015 | Briefing note

Starting today July 8th, the Hernán Santa Cruz Library will provide services from the third floor of the Central Building (spiral). We remind you that during this renovation time, the physical collection will be limited and located in an ​​external area of storage. Therefore, we kindly encourage you to plan your information requests in advance. We invite you again to discover the large variety of electronic information resources available on the web site of the Library (://www.cepal.org/library) For more information please contact us by phone 56-2- 2210 2337 or email: biblioteca@cepal.org&n…

“Le Nouveau Petit Robert” Dictionary: new subscription available

7 July 2015 | Briefing note

Le Nouveau Petit Robert is an alphabetical and analogical dictionary of the French language containing 300,000 words and meanings, 150,000 synonyms and antonyms, 75,000 etymologies, 35,000 literary quotations; conjugation tables of all verbs, and a biographical dictionary of authors. See this valuable reference work at: ://pr.bvdep.com/ We remind you that through the Web site of the ECLAC library you can access this new subscription and many other dictionaries and encyclopedias such as: Britannica Online Academic Edition - Palgrave Dictionary of Economics Online - Oxford Language Diction…

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1 July 2015 | Briefing note

Check the latest acquisitions bulletin, prepared by the ECLAC Libraries of Santiago, Mexico and Port Spain, in one place. List of new books for June: ://www.pinterest.com/bibliotecacepal/june-bulletin Follow our subject boards: Agriculture and Rural Development Economic Development / Desarrollo Economico Energy / Energía Environment / Medio ambiente Foresight / Prospectiva Gender / Género Industrial Development and Policy / Política y Desarrollo Industrial Information society & ICT / Sociedad de la Información y TIC Infrastructure / Infraestructura Innovation Science and Technolo…

Hernán Santa Cruz Library: Temporarily closed but with many information resources available on line

30 June 2015 | Briefing note

From today June 30th until July 7th, ECLAC Library in Santiago will be relocated to the third floor of the Central Building (spiral). During this period, we will be awaiting your electronic requests via mail (biblioteca@cepal.org). Please note that some delays might occur in response to your requests. We invite you to discover the large variety of electronic information resources available on the web site of the Library (://www.cepal.org/library): Electronic books - over 40,000 titles on various platforms such as Palgrave, EBSCO, OECDiLibrary, World Bank iLibrary Electronic journals - over …

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

26 June 2015 | Briefing note

2015 Theme: Lets Develop — Our Lives — Our Communities — Our Identities — Without Drugs Review the publications on this topic available in the information resources of the Library and the ECLAC Digital Repository. If you need more information or guidance on the use of electronic resources, contact the Library via email: biblioteca@cepal.org or call: 2210-2337. Note: IP access via ECLAC Network and VPN from all Headquarters and Regional Offices. The information in the electronic resources subscribed by the Library is for the exclusive use of ECLAC Staff, and for educational and research p…

Temporary closure of ELAC Library in Santiago for renovation: June 30 to July 7

23 June 2015 | Briefing note

As we previously informed you, ECLAC will begin the renovation of the Hernán Santa Cruz Library, Santiago. Between June 30 and July 7 the Library will be moved to the third floor of the Central Building (spiral), which will prevent us from meeting in person and will cause delays in the processing of electronic requests. Beginning July 8 the Library will provide its usual services from the third floor (spiral). There will be a very limited print collection because much of the bibliographic material will be located in an ​​external area of storage. Therefore, we kindly appreciate y…

World Environment Day

5 June 2015 | Briefing note

The World Environment Day (WED) is one of the main tools of the United Nations to promote awareness and action for the environment worldwide. It is also the day on which it can act on the environment, so that the sum of all individual actions will generate a large positive impact on the planet. Review the information resources on this topic available in our Catalogue and the ECLAC Digital Repository. If you need more information or guidance on the use of electronic resources, contact the Library via email: biblioteca@cepal.org or call: 2210-2337. Note: IP access via ECLAC Network and VPN…

App of the Month: ILOSTAT Country Profiles

3 June 2015 | Briefing note

This app provides easy access to country-level data for labor market indicators from the ILO. Indicators include employment, unemployment, persons outside the labor force, youth, working time, earnings and employment-related income, labor cost, occupational injuries, trade union density and collective bargaining, labor inspection. Information available in either English, French or Spanish Download for: iPhone/iPad / Android See other Apps available in the “Free Applications for iPhone, iPad and Android” Research Guide. Descubra un mundo de información en las Bibliotecas de CEPAL!…

Remodeling work begin at the ECLAC Library in Santiago

3 June 2015 | Briefing note

ECLAC will begin the remodeling of Hernán Santa Cruz Library. This renewal seeks to convert the library facilities to a comfortable, modern space that invites users to leverage its valuable information resources and collections. In the early stages of this process the Library will begin to pack its collections. Only a portion of the collections will be available for consultation and loan. We appreciate your understanding that during this period users will not have access to all of the library materials. Some annoying noises may occur as well. Any questions or comments are welcom…

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29 May 2015 | Briefing note

Check the latest acquisitions bulletin, prepared by the ECLAC Libraries of Santiago, Mexico and Port Spain, in one place. List of new books for May: ://www.pinterest.com/bibliotecacepal/may-bulletin Follow our subject boards: Agriculture and Rural Development Economic Development / Desarrollo Economico Energy / Energía Environment / Medio ambiente Foresight / Prospectiva Gender / Género Industrial Development and Policy / Política y Desarrollo Industrial Information society & ICT / Sociedad de la Información y TIC Infrastructure / Infraestructura Innovation Science and Techn…

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