I received the following two emails from Dana Loytved who is Senior Reference Librarian at the UN library in NYC.
In view of her first reply I asked her what procedure the WTS used to access the library before 1991. Her second reply is a bit cryptic but she states with confidence that there were no changes in procedure. I don't want to pester these kind folks any more.
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The procedure for a library pass is the following: the interested party needs to fill out an application form and supply a letter of recommendation in support of the research. If the needed material is not available in a UN depository library (the list of depository libraries is posted at: http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/deplib/countries/), the application is approved and sent to UN Security. UN Security checks the application and, if approval is granted, instructs the Pass Office to issue a library pass for the applicant.
The issuance of a library pass is independent of NGO status or any other status. There has been no change in the library pass policy.
NGO representatives with UN grounds pass do not need to apply for a library pass since the grounds pass will allow them to use the UN Library.
Best regards,
Dana Loytved
Senior Reference Librarian
UN/SA Reference Desk
United Nations Library, New York
E-mail: [email protected]
Senior Reference Librarian
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Second email:
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I have been at this library since 1985 and confirm again that there was no change in 1991.
Best regards,
Dana
UN/SA Reference Desk
United Nations Library, New York
E-mail: [email protected]