USAID Knowledge Services Center (KSC)
The USAID Knowledge Services Center (KSC) is the comprehensive hub for library, research, and knowledge management activities within USAID. The Knowledge Services Center serves as a point of access to the body of knowledge relating to sustainable development and USAID information for individuals interested in the field of international development. With a particular
focus on international sustainable development and economic
assistance, the KSC's collection supports the Agency's
development efforts in its strategic goals:
achieving peace and security;
governing justly and democratically;
investing in people;
promoting economic growth and prosperity;
providing humanitarian assistance;
promoting international understanding; and
strengthening consular and management capabilities.
The materials referenced in our catalog represent a collection
of works that are invaluable to USAID's development
efforts.
The KSC's primary mission is to serve the information
needs of USAID staff. Selected resources are now available
on the Web in order to share these resources with USAID's
development partners.
Online Catalog Search
The
library catalog provides access to the KSC's
collection of over 10,000 books and periodicals
published by commercial publishers, donor agencies,
and other organizations active in international development.
In general, the catalog does not include reports published by
USAID or USAID contractors. For access to those documents,
please visit the Development
Experience Clearinghouse website.
If you have difficulty finding materials in this catalog,
or have other questions, please feel free to contact
the KSC via e-mail at ksc@usaid.gov.
USAID Documents
Members of the public who have a need to identify
and/or view USAID documents, reports, publications,
and program summaries can access the Development Experience
System (DEXS), a family of bibliographic databases containing
records for over 100,000 USAID technical and program
documents on the Web. It is available from the USAID
Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) at http://dec.usaid.gov/. Documents may also be ordered online from
the DEC via this web page, in addition to via telephone
and fax (follow web page document ordering instructions). See USAID Activities: Guide to Historic Research (pdf), a general guide to resources useful in conducting research on past USAID Activities.
Guidelines for Visitors to
USAID Knowledge Services Center
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The USAID Knowledge Services Center is open to USAID staff, Agency contractors/grantees
and government researchers.
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USAID personnel and Agency contractors/grantees may borrow materials.
Others may use materials while in the KSC only.
- Photocopying is available at no charge, but copying
restrictions are in place.
- The KSC staff will be happy to help visitors use
the resources in the KSC or to guide them to appropriate
information sources elsewhere.
Hours / Directions to the USAID
Knowledge Services Center
The KSC is on the mezzanine level of the Ronald
Reagan Building. It is located on the side of the atrium
with the high neon light sculpture. Enter through the
glass doors marked USAID Information Center, and the
attendants will direct you to the KSC. The KSC
is open from 9:00 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, except
for government holidays.
USAID Knowledge Services Center
Ronald Reagan Building
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Room M.01-010
Mezzanine Level
USAID Knowledge Services Center Reference Desk: (202) 712-0579
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