Scientific information supporting research, innovation and sustainable development.
Support at every stage of research
The Library of the Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d’Ivoire (CSRS) provides scientific information, documentation and research support for the Centre’s researchers, students, teaching staff and partners.
As part of the Documentation and Archives Unit, it facilitates access to scientific information and supports the production, management, promotion and dissemination of scientific knowledge generated at CSRS and in its fields of activity.
Bringing together physical collections and digital resources, the CSRS Library is evolving towards a hybrid scientific library, combining documentary collections, electronic resources, digital services, personalised support and information literacy training.
Consult, explore, learn
The Library provides physical and digital resources covering scientific fields related to CSRS activities. Its documentary collections include:
The Library facilitates access to electronic scientific resources, platforms and specialist databases, including those covering health, agriculture, the environment, biodiversity, social sciences and sustainable development.
Subject to available access rights, users can receive support with Research4Life, HINARI, AGORA, GOALI and other scientific databases and platforms.
Documentary support integrated into the research process, extending beyond access to documents.
The Library supports researchers in promoting their scientific outputs.
Training and workshops are regularly offered to researchers, students, teaching staff and other users. The Documentation and Archives Unit develops skills in digital tools and techniques for accessing, managing and promoting scientific information.
New tools, a critical perspective
As scientific information evolves, the Library is progressively supporting users in the considered use of artificial intelligence tools.
AI is a tool to assist research and information management, rather than a substitute for scientific and documentary expertise.
The Library helps build the CSRS scientific record and disseminate knowledge produced by its researchers and partners.
The Library works with CSRS researchers, laboratories, research stations, programmes and projects, as well as its scientific partners. As a research and knowledge management support service, it brings together physical and virtual libraries within the Centre’s scientific resources.
Documentary resources can be consulted under the conditions set by the Library. Loan arrangements and access to electronic resources may vary according to user status and the rights granted for each resource.
Personalised support
FAQ
What you need to know to access resources and use our services.
Researchers and authorised users can contact the Documentary Resources manager or send their enquiry to djibril.dosso@csrs.ci.
Access to documentary resources and electronic platforms is intended for researchers and staff, subject to available access rights.
To consult or borrow a physical document, visit CSRS Documentary Resources and speak to the manager.
Send your request to djibril.dosso@csrs.ci, specifying your research topic, keywords or the type of documents you need to help process your enquiry.
Access credentials are available to authorised CSRS researchers. Contact the Documentary Resources manager for access information or support.
Email the manager or use the training request form on this page. Topics may include literature searches, reference management, scientific visibility, electronic resources, artificial intelligence and research tools.
