The 78th session of the General Assembly is just around the corner – and the Dag Hammarskjöld Library is here to help you prepare with a variety of multilingual resources.
Ask DAG
Browse 800 frequently asked questions and find answers to all things UN, including FAQs related to the work of the General Assembly.
UN Member States on the Record
Access each Member State’s General Debate statements, sponsorship, diplomatic relations etc. through the respective country-specific page.
Research guides
In addition to the Research Guide on the General Assembly and its documentation, we recommend the Overview Guides to get started with UN research.
Resolutions
Find a General Assembly resolution from a current or past session with the Tables of Resolutions dating back to 1946. The tables are organized by session and compile useful information including voting data, meeting records, and press releases.
UN documents and speech and voting records in the UN Digital Library
Search the UN Digital Library’s voting and speech records to find out how a Member State voted and for speeches made in meetings.
The UN Digital Library also provides access to the full text of UN documents and publications (where available).
Training
The Library offers online training on General Assembly documentation and other aspects of UN research. Register for training.
Check out our training guide for video recordings of past sessions and how-to videos on UN research. Watch the most recent session.
Access journals, e-books, articles, newspapers, and more
The Library subscribes to numerous electronic resources to support the work of the Organization.
New York-based UN staff can connect seamlessly while in Headquarters or remotely using their email credentials.
Reading rooms
There are two reading rooms with seating available for staff wishing for a space to work while in the Secretariat. The reading rooms are on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Library building (on the right when entering through the 42nd Street entrance). Doors are open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Library staff are available onsite to help with your questions.
Come by for a visit, or contact us online! You can email us at library-ny@un.org, fill in our contact form, or find us on live chat during business hours.
