The Library and Information Centre
Library and Information Centre Facilities
Opening Times
Mon – Thurs: 0830 – 1845
Fri: 0830 – 1300
The Emergency Planning College Library and Information Centre has
developed a reputation for excellence. This was formally recognised when
the Library was designated by the European Commission, as the UK Documentation Centre for Emergency
Planning.
See below for the latest additions to the Library.
The Library holds the UK's
largest collection of emergency planning information and aims to:
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Underpin the work of the Emergency Planning College.
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Provide an on–site learning resource for College delegates
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Provide a residential research facility for the Emergency Planning
community
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Provide a dial–in enquiry service throughout the year
The resources available from the library are wide–ranging, from books,
journals and reports through to a collection of emergency plans, live and
tabletop exercises. Fully equipped with internet and wi–fi access, TVs and
DVD players, the library offers delegates and researchers a comfortable
setting for both documentary and electronic research.
For more information on the facilities offered by the library view the
options below. 
New Additions to the Library
Research Facilities
The library facilities are open to independent
researchers as well as course delegates. There are flexible research
packages available to non–delegates, with the option to visit on a daily
basis, or make use of the on–site accommodation available and stay
overnight.
A nominal charge is made for research use of the library, inclusive of any
refreshments and meals taken during your stay, and where applicable, any
accommodation costs.
If you are interested in arranging a research visit please contact the
Librarian by telephone (+44(0)1347 825007) or email epc.library@cabinet–office.x.gsi.gov.uk.
Student Group Facilities
The library and Information Centre also offers its services to groups of
public service and uniformed services course students. By tailoring a day
to the requirements of the course tutor, a visit to the EPC offers an ideal
opportunity for these groups to carry out course assignments in a friendly
and flexible working environment. In addition to the first class research
facilities on offer, the College can offer input from one of its course
directors to provide students with a first hand insight into how emergency
planning is organised in the UK. Study packs of relevant material can be
made available, along with the use of the libraries extensive DVD
collection.
Charges for study visits are reasonably priced, based on the individual
requirements of the group. We ask that arrangements are made by the course
tutor, who will be required to supervise the visit.
If you are interested in arranging a student group visit please contact the
Librarian by telephone (+44(0)1347 825007) or email epc.library@cabinet–office.x.gsi.gov.uk.
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