1. European Documentation Centre University of Nicosia (EDC-UNic)

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. - 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

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

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

9. Scoop.It: http://www.scoop.it/t/european-documentation-centre-unic
Twitter:
Other Social Media pages: Twitter, Scoop.Ιt

10. EDC-UNic organises and participates in various social events

11. Georgia Christodoulou
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!!!
Georgia Christodoulou
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