About us

The Library Network is a group of libraries and resource centers supporting the work of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG). The libraries are located in Washington, D.C., and extend their services to resident missions and country offices. 

Each of the libraries provides services to help staff use the collections in support of IMF and WBG projects and operations.

 

IMF Library

Hours: The IMF Library is open Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm, with staff onsite Tuesday-Thursday, 9am to 5pm. Self-service book checkout is available to IMF users.
Location:  HQ1-C-650
Email: library@imf.org
Phone: (202) 623-7054 

Data Zone  

 

Hours:

Tuesday thru Thursday, 
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Self-service all other times

Location:  HQ1-2-323
Email: library@imf.org
Phone: (202) 623-7054

 

IMF Law Library

Hours: Email to schedule a visit
Location:  HQ1-C-662 (Access limited)
Email: leglib@imf.org
Phone: (202) 623-7707

WBG Library

Hours: Library is staffed Monday through Friday from 10am - 4pm. Clients may access the space Monday through Friday: 8am - 5pm (although we allow clients to stay on site after 5 pm as we prepare the 24x5 badge entry).
Location:  MC-C3-220
Email: wbglibrary@worldbank.org
Phone: (202) 473-2000

World Bank Law Resource Center

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:  MC-6-340 (Access limited)
Email: legalhelpdesk@worldbank.org
Phone: (202) 458-1530

Board Resource Center  

 

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:  Available by phone or email.
Email: brc@worldbank.org
Phone: (202) 458-1068