The role of the library is to provide information in support of operations, education, training, life-long learning and welfare. This is achieved using all the resources of a modern information service, including books, periodicals, CD-ROMs and the Internet. Comprehensive support is provided by the Army Library Service network. Services are free of charge to all entitled personnel.

Who can use the library

The library is available to all military personnel, their families, MOD civilians and employees of MOD agencies. In overseas libraries these services are also available to families of UK based civilians and families of employees of MOD agencies.

Services available

(Not all services are available in some smaller libraries. Please ask the library clerk for details.)

• Books - a wide ranging selection including military subjects, general non-fiction, fiction, and children's titles. The library is especially strong in travel and sports and particular attention is paid to books in support of military education.

• Magazines and journals - military, current affairs and resettlement titles.

• Audio-Visual material - language courses, military videos and spoken word cassettes.

• CD-ROMs - electronic databases on CD-ROM may be consulted in the library.

• Internet - free access to the Internet is available for operations, training, education and personal development.

• Military Studies Library Service (MSLS) - MSLS is a monthly current awareness bulletin on military and international affairs. The complete retrospective database, updated every 6 months, is available on CD-ROM for consultation in the library.

• Request service - Any items not in stock locally may be requested through the Army Library Service network. Priority is given to enquiries for operational, training, educational, and personal development purposes of service personnel.

ALibS Form Pub 3.A. Version 1.0 Dec 1999

JSLIC (Gibraltar)  |  Military Studies Library Service

Library Services for EFP  |  Library Services for JOTES

Branch Library Rules   |  Library Services for Resettlement

Electronic sources available at PCL

Resettlement