Comprised of over 1000 policy, practice, and research publications that stimulate discussion, strengthen people’s capabilities, and promote sustainable change this is one of the most comprehensive online eLibraries currently available to own.

Development Bookshelf is a specialist peer-reviewed and evidence-based book and journal database for all those involved in International Development.The eLibraries reflect the collective learning of multiple agencies and development professionals across a variety of specialist areas including Agriculture, Climate Change, Energy, Disaster Risk Reduction, Enterprise and Business Development, Gender, NGO Management, Sustainability, Technology and Water .

Visit www.developmentbookshelf.com to browse our International Development eLibraries

Free trials are available to organisations and libraries to enable faculty, staff and resource managers to identify which content and eLibraries will benefit your studies, department or library. Practical Action Publishing is dedicated to providing high-quality online resources that are authoritative, user-friendly and value for money.

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Information for libraries

Libraries, NGOs and Businesses can secure access to Practical Action Publishing’s International Development eLibraries for patrons by either purchasing permanent access to the resources of interest or via subscription depending on their organisations access needs.

  • 24/7 access to comprehensive international development resources
  • Advanced search features and subject navigation
  • Content can be viewed on multiple devices, downloaded and saved without limitations
  • COUNTER compliant usage statistics for monitoring and feedback on use
  • Flexible access models including perpetual access rights
  • DRM free
  • Unlimited concurrent users
  • Single and multisite licenses are available

For further information on the purchase options and technical specifications please download the latest Knowledge eLibraries information documents below. Alternatively if you’d like to speak to someone please visit our contacts page.