What are EDCs? EDCs are part of the European Commission’s (EC) Europe Direct information network Designated by the EC to promote and disseminate official.

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What are EDCs? EDCs are part of the European Commission’s (EC) Europe Direct information network Designated by the EC to promote and disseminate official publications and other sources of information provided by the European Union Its mandate is to inform, advice and direct students, academics and the public on how to obtain this information.

EDC-UNic 2012 EDC-UNic opened in University of Nicosia Library Dedicated section in the library for official EU publications, covering a wide range of subjects (economics, education, international relations, etc) Information leaflets, e.g. looking for work, Citizen rights, visas EDC is available to both academics & the public EDC manager is available: Mon-Fri: 8:00-17:00 (term-time) Please phone to make an appointment UNic Library

Accessing EU information EDC-UNic provides a number of ways for accessing EU information: – Dedicated webpages – Online catalogue for print material in the library, which gives instructions on how to obtain the publication electronically FREE OF CHARGE – Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Scoop.It, LinkedIn – Presentations and one-to-one meetings – Events – provide free publications, information material, games – Interlibrary loans – European Central Library

Webpages - Our webpages include useful links on EU policies, legislation, statistics, databases, publications and general information, services and assistance for citizens’ of the European Union

- EU Traineeships / Internships European Commission Departments European Parliament Council of the European Union Court of Justice Committee of Regions European Ombudsman Who can apply? How to apply Application period Deadlines Traineeship Period Funding

Online catalogue of official publications - searches can be done by Title, Subject or Departments of the European Commission. Publications can be downloaded for free!! - Search for Publications

TWITTER Chat / EVENTS RESEARCH TRAINEESHIPS/ EMPLOYMENT PUBLICATIONS FUNDING INFORMATIVE VIDEOS FACEBOOK - European Documentation Centre University of Nicosia

Twitter: Scoop.It: Other Social Media pages: Twitter, Scoop.Ιt

EDC-UNic organises and participates in various social events

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