The European Commission library provides access to trusted information and reliable sources to support evidence-based policy work and research on European Union topics. The library welcomes you to explore resources online, search the catalogue, or plan a visit to one of our reading rooms.

Information for
European Commission staff

Information for
other EU institutions

Information for
general public

Search the library catalogue

Your search will redirect you to Find-eR, our online library catalogue

 

Information for European Commission staff

You can access the full range of services, such as:

  • consulting electronic resources,
  • loaning books,
  • requesting a book purchase,
  • etc..

For more information, consult the EC Library website on My Intracomm .
Information for other EU institutions

You can search for and consult open access resources, such as EU publications.

To consult restricted resources, you can either request an interlibrary loan via your institution’s library or visit one of our reading rooms.
Information for general public

You can search for and consult open access resources, such as EU publications.

To consult restricted resources, you can request a visit to our reading room, or contact your local library for an interlibrary loan.

Library on the go

European Commission staff can access a wide range of online journals and databases, from any device, anytime, anywhere.

Browse the full list or start with one of these popular choices:

 

 

EC Library Guides

EC Library Guides provide you with a selection of trusted information sources on EU policies, policymaking, country knowledge, and European integration.

Browse the portal, or begin with these popular guides:

 

 

Our mission

The mission of the EC Library is to provide a modern library service, offering current, authoritative, objective data, information and knowledge to inform, support and underpin the evidence-based policy work of the College and Commission staff whilst curating a unique historical collection on the EU project itself open to all.