Welcome to the Carleton University Library guide for finding print and electronic information by and about international intergovernmental organizations.

If you experience difficulty in locating the material that you need, ask for help at the Maps, Data and Government Information Centre.

For guides about specific organizations such as the European Union and the United Nations, please click on A-Z IGO list

Carleton University Library has a significant collection of documents by international intergovernmental organizations (IGOs). These include:

  • United Nations official records and resolutions
  • Publications of UN affiliated organizations such as the World Bank and the International Labour Organisation
  • Official publications of the European Union and much more

IGOs are also a major source of international statistics. Their publications are a key source of information for clients researching economics, politics, public administration, international affairs, cultural, environmental and social issues, and current events. Most are located in the Maps, Data and Government Information Centre and are listed in the Library Catalogue.