Curious about a library that’s also a vital research center. You have arrived at Biblioteca FLACSO. It is one of Ecuador’s most important information and research centers.
Biblioteca FLACSO specializes in Social Sciences. Its focus lies particularly on Latin America and Ecuador. The library provides open access to its collections. It is equipped with technology for accessing information. This reflects our modern knowledge society.
The library boasts bibliographic resources. These come in physical, digital, and virtual formats. The seven-story building has modern architecture. Its design specifically supports its function. The modern facilities aim to provide efficient service. This service is available to the university community and the public.
Biblioteca FLACSO offers many services. These include bibliographic references to help users search its online catalog. Users can also physically access the open shelves. There are reading spaces for both internal and external users. FLACSO community members can borrow materials to take home. The library also provides interlibrary loans through agreements. These agreements are with other universities in Ecuador.
The library has a complete collection of Ecuadorian films. It includes e-books and materials in other formats. Audio and video rooms support these materials. The Biblioteca FLACSO provides training. This training focuses on accessing information. It covers academic databases and specialized research tools. These tools are relevant to Social Sciences. Training also includes the use of bibliographic managers. These sessions are for the FLACSO community and the general public. They occur in person and online. Recordings are available on the Biblioteca FLACSO’s YouTube channel.
The library gives advice about finding information. It offers specialized bibliographies for Social Sciences topics. Biblioteca FLACSO provides resources for people with disabilities. It features screen-reading software. It also has information adapted for visually impaired users. The building has ramps and an elevator. This ensures easy access for everyone.
External users can become members. This allows them to borrow materials. Biblioteca FLACSO has a virtual library. This is accessible through FLACSO Andes. It contains the full text of FLACSO publications and theses. It also includes other open-access collections. Individual and group study spaces are available. Individual stations are on floors one through five. Group cubicles are on the second and third floors.
Suggestions from teachers and students help keep the Social Sciences collection current. The library exchanges materials with institutions. These institutions are in Latin America, the United States, and Europe. It also accepts donations in good condition. Before adding them to the collection, they get a careful review.
You can explore Biblioteca FLACSO in person. Guided tours are available. If you are a group of seven or more, be sure to fill out the form to schedule a tour. Biblioteca FLACSO provides access to subscribed databases. This access is available on campus. Remote access is also possible. You can use the MyLoft platform.
Last year, Biblioteca FLACSO Ecuador held five online training sessions. Seven hundred eight people attended. The Biblioteca FLACSO Ecuador supports learning. In 2024, the Biblioteca FLACSO led an event. This event inducted master’s students. Over 250 new students attended in person and online. They learned about key services. These services included access to the FLACSO Andes virtual repository. They also learned how to use subscribed databases. The new students toured the library’s facilities. These facilities are on five floors. They include individual and group study areas. The library presented services. These included lending, reference help, and interlibrary loans.
Being a member of Biblioteca FLACSO has many benefits. Biblioteca FLACSO accompanies your learning.