TabbedOverviewOnline access to over 5,500 titles published by the World Bank since the 1990s, plus new titles as they become available. Provider: World BankPosted: Jul 22, 2013 6:39pmUpdated: Jan 1, 2018 12:05amSourceCRL reviews are based on independent research. Information is researched by CRL staff and other specialists at CRL libraries. See CRL Review for additional source notes. DetailsCollection ContentSubject Areas: Science, Engineering and TechnologySocial SciencesResource Types: DatasetEconomic informationElectronic booksGovernment publicationsReference booksReportsStatistics - Denotes data sourced directly from publisherTerms and Provider DetailsProvider: World Bank Website: https://publications.worldbank.org/Main Address: 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 United States CRL ReviewCollection Content: From World Bank Publications press release, October 23, 2013: A "completely new and redesigned eLibrary [subscription-based] website . . . New features include improved search and browse functionality, chapter-level access to content, citation tools, content alerts, and mobile-friendly access." Offers “ . . . full-text access to the complete collection of World Bank books, working papers, and journal articles – including the World Bank Research Observer and the World Bank Economic Review – published since the 1990s.” “All content . . . will be indexed in OCLC’s WorldCat; ExLibris’ Primo and SFX; Serials Solutions’ Summon Service; Bowker’s Syndetic Solutions; and EBSCO Discovery Service. . . In addition, subscribing institutions have access to downloadable MARC records and metadata for World Bank eLibrary content.” Content covers “more than 20 areas of research related to poverty and development including economic and human development, climate change, agriculture, infrastructure, health, education, natural resources, policy, law, gender equality, and emerging markets.” See the 2015 comparison of the World Bank eLibrary and comparable collections of World Bank documents at: http://external.worldbankimflib.org/D_Rvs_OKRvs_eLib_comparison2015.pptx Delivery: Uses Atypon’s Literatum publishing platform. SourcesSources for this review include information publicly posted or obtained directly from the publisher; data collected by CRL staff and specialists at CRL libraries; and examination of the digital collection when possible. Other sources are noted where cited. CRL continues to gather additional information on this resource and to solicit critical assessment.Additional Reviews in Other Sources: This database is also reviewed in: Henrietta Verma, "Reference eReviews: World Bank eLibrary," Library Journal. April 29, 2014. CRL Offers & Status StatusCurrentDescription CRL FlaggednoPotential interest to CRL community Offer PendingnoCurrently a candidate for CRL offer Active OffernoCurrently offered for purchase or new subscription Trial AccessnoAvailable for trial Renewal OffernoCurrently offered for renewal Expired OfferyesPast offers Inactive / DeclinednoNo longer under consideration by CRL Reviewed by CRLyesEvaluation available by CRL and community Special AccessnoMember-only access available for a limited time The complete offer and activity details for this resource are only available to CRL members. Community RatingsPlatform and user interface: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Content scope and completeness: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Cost and price-structure: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Print
Website: https://publications.worldbank.org/Main Address: 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 United States