About us

The Library Network is a group of libraries and resource centers supporting the work of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF). The libraries are located in Washington, D.C., and extend their services to resident missions and country offices. 

Each of the libraries provides services to help staff use the collections in support of WBG and IMF projects and operations.

IMF Library

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:  HQ1-C-650
Email: library@imf.org
Phone: (202) 623-7054 

WBG Library

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:  MC-C3-220
Email: LADevelopment@librarynetwork.org
Phone: (202) 473-2000

IMF Law Library

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:  HQ1-3-659 (Access limited)
Email: leglib@imf.org
Phone: (202) 623-7707

Board Resource Center  

 

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:  Available by phone or email.
Email: brc@worldbank.org
Phone: (202) 458-1068

 


World Bank Law Resource Center

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:  MC-6-340 (Access limited)
Email: legalhelpdesk@worldbank.org
Phone: (202) 458-1530

IFC Legal Library

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Access limited, see more information
Email: CLEDLRLibrary@ifc.org