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The Depository Library System is an important part of outreach efforts of the United Nations. As such, the United Nations strongly encourages all depositories to organize events and activities on a regular basis to publicize their United Nations collections to a wider audience. Click above to see recent events organized by depository libraries.Please share your events with us by sending photographs, programmes, summaries, etc., of your event to the Coordinator, Depository Libraries.

While the United Nations cannot support events financially, it may be possible to provide promotional materials to an organizing library if informed far in advance.

Contacts for promotional materials:

A local United Nations office
A local United Nations Development Programme office
Depository Libraries group


Examples of events undertaken by depositories (Depositories wishing to use the United Nations emblem or flag must obtain permission from the United Nations.):

 - Book exhibits (general or specific themes);
- Posting information on the United Nations collection on the Internet/Intranet site;
- Briefings on the United Nations collection during student orientation sessions;
- Preparation of brochures and user guides for the United Nations collection;
- Roundtable meetings and seminars on United Nations-related issues;
- Conducting training in United Nations website searching, use of United Nations databases, etc.;
- Active assistance to Model UN programmes;
- Promotion of the use of United Nations documents/publications for teaching.

Sources for event ideas:

 
University of Macau Library, China (October 2011)
The University of Macau Library, Document Centre holds various events regularly to promote the UN resources.

In October 2011, it parcticipated in the Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) to promote the international organizations and related resources to the public.
University of Macau Library
University of Macau Library University of Macau Library
University of Macau Library
University of Macau Library University of Macau Library
 

 
Osmania University Library (DL-236), India (October 2011)
On the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the Osmania University Library in collaboration with the Southern Regional Centre of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) organized United Nations Day Celebrations from 24th to 29th October 2011 .

This year's chosen theme was the International Year of Chemistry. The goals of “International year of Chemistry” are to increase the public appreciation of Chemistry in meeting world needs, to
encourage interest in Chemistry among young people and to generate enthusiasm for the creative future of Chemistry.

A Book Exhibition of UN documents and Chemistry Books was organized in the Central Hall of the University Library and it was Inaugurated by Prof. S. Satyanarayana, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University on 24th October 2011.
Osmania University Library (DL-236), India (October 2011)
Osmania University Library (DL-236), India (October 2011) Osmania University Library (DL-236), India (October 2011)
Osmania University Library (DL-236), India (October 2011)
 

 
Dag Hammarskjöld Library (DL-230), Sweden (Sept. 2011)
 
In connection with the 50th anniversary of the death of Dag Hammarskjöld, Uppsala University Library published a bibliography on Dag Hammarskjöld Literature posted at:
http://www.dhf.uu.se/publications/dag-hammarskjold-literature/

In addition, the Uppsala University Library produced a film about Dag Hammarskjöld’s Uppsala background (Press play button to start below):
The "Uppsala’s Dag Hammarskjöld" film has been made available as a DVD and online.
 

 
UNIC Tokyo: 43rd Annual Meeting of UN Depository Libraries (September 2011)
Throughout the two-day meeting, UNIC Tokyo appealed to the depository libraries to expand their outreach activities and to come back next year with what may be considered “best practices” for other depository libraries in the world.

The first day of the meeting focused on the outreach aspect, while the second day’s focus was on the enhancement of reference services.

The participants were able to articulate their commitments to increase and strengthen their outreach activities toward next year, through their discussions with colleagues from other depository libraries.

The meeting was organized in such a manner that the entire UNIC staff could contribute, in particular to encourage the depository libraries to expand their outreach activities, with each individual staff member speaking in their capacity and appealing for continued and expanded cooperation from participating libraries.
UNIC Tokyo: 43rd Annual Meeting of UN Depository Libraries
UNIC Tokyo: 43rd Annual Meeting of UN Depository Libraries UNIC Tokyo: 43rd Annual Meeting of UN Depository Libraries
UNIC Tokyo: 43rd Annual Meeting of UN Depository Libraries
 

 
University of Macau Library, China (August 2011)
The University of Macau Library, Document Centre, holds various events regularly to promote the UN resources, such as in the United Nations Anniversary, in public exhibition, University of Macau Open Day, and other activities. As a result, usage of valuable UN resources is maximized.

Recently, the University of Macau's Global Affairs Office actively participated in the promotion of the UN Citizen Ambassadors video contest; A posting about the contest was placed on the University of Macau bulletin, encouraging all students and members to participate in the contest.
University of Macau Library
University of Macau Library University of Macau Library
University of Macau Library
University of Macau Library University of Macau Library
 

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