Subject guides to library resources

Access to BLDS resources through pre-designed searches of the catalogue prepared by our librarians

Need help with terminology?

BBC – guide to development speak
DFID – glossary and acronyms

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Find out what we have added to our collection using our thematic and regional catalogue updates available as RSS feeds, email newsletters or web pages

Ask a librarianarrows
If you are struggling to find information related to economic and social change, email our trained librarians for advice on useful sources.

Browse by Countryarrows
Pre-designed country-specific searches of the BLDS catalogue prepared by our librarians to help you browse our collection

Order copies of articles and chaptersarrows
Our Document Delivery service can supply you with copies of journal articles and parts of books from our collection, by post or email. Researchers in developing and transition countries may be able to use this service for free.