Modern Studies
The European Union:
Resource Guide
Advanced Higher
7781
Autumn 2000
HIGHER STILL
Modern Studies
The European Union:
Resource Guide
Advanced Higher
Support Materials
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Eurodesk/ERC Scotland
European documentation centres
Books and periodicals
General reference works
Subject area publications
Scottish Parliament Information Centre
Useful web sites with European relevance
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INTRODUCTION
These support materials for Modern Studies were developed as part of the Higher Still
Development Programme in response to needs identified at needs analysis meetings
and national seminars.
Advice on learning and teaching may be found in Achievement for All, (SOEID 1996),
Effective Learning and Teaching in Scottish Secondary Schools: Modern Studies,
(SOED 1992) and in the Modern Studies Subject Guide.
This resource guide provides, for the use of both staff and students, a listing of
sources of information and resources, contact details and an indication of the nature of
the materials provided by each source. In each case there is also a brief note of the
potential use of the materials.
The information has been presented in seven main sections: Eurodesk/ERC Scotland;
European documentation centres; books and periodicals; general reference works;
subject area publications, which highlight the types of material available for various
topic areas; Scottish Parliament Information Centre; and a list of useful web sites with
European relevance.
The information provided on e-mail and web site addresses and CD-ROMs reflects
the increasing part that information technology (IT) is playing in the learning and
teaching process. As in many other subject areas, learning and teaching in Modern
Studies will be enhanced by use of CD-ROM and the Internet to gather information
and other resource material. There are obvious advantages for staff in being able to
access up-to-date and relevant sources of data and reference materials. For students,
the opportunity to access such materials adds depth to their studies and forms part of
their development of independent study skills. It also provides an important practical
context for developing IT skills.
It is recognised that student access to such facilities is dependent on a number of
factors and may vary from institution to institution. This will affect the way in which
the information in this package is used, which will be determined by individual
teachers and lecturers in the light of circumstances within their own institution.
It would be helpful to remind students of two basic points prior to them using the
Internet:
 although it is possible to print web pages while connected to the Internet, this can
take time and be costly in telephone charges. It is advisable to save pages on to a
disc and print them later, when the computer is no longer connected to the
Internet.

occasionally a site may be unavailable due to a break in the complex links in the
Internet. Do not give up! Try the site again at a later date.
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EURODESK / ERC SCOTLAND
Eurodesk / ERC Scotland
Community Learning Scotland
Rosebery House
9 Haymarket Terrace
EDINBURGH
EH12 5EZ
Contact
Phone: 0131 313 2488
Fax: 0131 313 6800
Letter: above address
e-mail: eurodesk@cls.dircon.co.uk
visit: yes
web site: www.ercscotland.eurodesk.org
European site: www.eurodesk.org
Type of information available
Eurodesk
Eurodesk is a Europe-wide network providing information on EU funding and
mobility opportunities for young people and those who work with them.
The eurodesk UK network which is managed from the eurodesk office in Community
Learning Scotland provides:
 free enquiry answering for young people and those who work with them
 access to a regularly updated online database with over 150 UK and EU funding
programmes
 an information service for professionals working with young people or in the
fields of education or training.
ERC Scotland
The European Resource Centre which is co-located with eurodesk holds stocks of
books, directories, journals and leaflets on Europe, the EU and European issues and
has access to comprehensive and up-to-date databases. The Centre provides:
 enquiry answering for teachers, lecturers, pupils and students across Scotland
 free publications relating to particular topics or institutions and gives information
on priced publications
 advice on appropriate materials for the European dimension
 sign-posting services – if they can’t help they will know who can. CLS is a
member of the Scottish European Relays Network (SERN)
 in-service training for local authorities in European information.
General
They will deal with both general and specific requests for information.
The information will be sent if required.
There is normally no charge for information requested.
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EUROPEAN DOCUMENTATION CENTRES
European Documentation Centres were specifically designed to help promote studies
in the field of European integration. They hold a great deal of highly specific
information on the EU and its policies which students are free to access.
While direction and helpful advice will be given, EDCs prefer the student to visit to
conduct their own researches. Initial instructions about the facility will be given by
pre-arrangement.
These are extremely well organised and useful facilities that will provide detailed
information on many of the topics that students may wish to pursue.
European Documentation Centre
Queen Margaret Library
University of Aberdeen
Meston Walk
ABERDEEN
AB9 2UE
Contact
Phone: 01224 273 334
Fax: 01224 273 819
Letter: above address
e-mail: e.a.mackie@abn.ac.uk
visit: yes (after initial contact by phone or mail)
web site: na
Type of information available
Holds information both general and highly specific in nature.
Has background information specific for students
General
They will deal with both general and specific requests for information.
A minimum amount information may be sent if required but there may be a charge for
any photocopying. Usually such enquiries will be directed towards an appropriate
Internet site or will be forwarded on disk if the information is not available on the
Internet.
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European Documentation Centre
The Law Library
University of Dundee
Perth Road
DUNDEE
DD1 4HN
Contact
Phone: 01382 344 102
Fax: 01382 228 669
Letter: above address
e-mail: a.duncan@dundee.ac.uk
visit: yes (after initial contact by phone or mail)
web site: na
Type of information available
Holds information both general and highly specific in nature.
Has background information specific for students.
General
They will deal with both general and specific requests for information.
A minimum amount of information may be sent if required but there may be a charge
for any photocopying. Usually such enquiries will be directed towards an appropriate
Internet site.
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European Documentation Centre
The Europa Library
University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
EDINBURGH
EH8 9YL
Contact
KEITH TAYLOR
Phone: 0131 650 2041
Fax: 0131 650 6343
Letter: above address
e-mail: kdt@ed.ac.uk
visit: yes (after initial contact by phone)
web site: na
Type of information available
Holds information highly specific in nature.
Has overview information specific for students.
Charges will be made for any photocopying.
General
They will deal with both general and specific requests for information.
Information will not be sent out to students.
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European Documentation Centre
EDC Librarian
University of Glasgow
Hillhead Street
GLASGOW
G12 8QE
Contact
Phone: 0141 330 6735
Fax: 0141 330 4952
Letter: above address
e-mail: library@lib.gla.ac.uk (mark it: FAO EDC Librarian)
visit: yes (after initial contact by teacher via phone or mail)
web site: http://www.lib.gla.ac.uk/Depts/MOPS/EU/index.html
Type of information available
Holds information both general and highly specific in nature.
Has background information specific for students.
General
They will deal with both general and specific requests for information.
A minimum amount of information may be sent if required but there may be a charge
for any photocopying. Usually such enquiries will be directed towards an appropriate
Internet site.
The web site is extremely useful and may used in the first instance. It provides a
gateway to all the useful EU web sites and many others throughout the UK that will
be useful for research purposes.
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BOOKS AND PERIODICALS
European Access – http://www.europeanaccess.co.uk
ISSN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Orders:
0264 – 7362
£155.00 per annum
Chadwyck – Healey Limited, The Quorum, Barnwell Road,
Cambridge, CB5 8SW
As per publisher’s address
European Access is a bi-monthly current awareness guide to the policies and activities
of the European Union. Each issue is produced in identical format, consisting of
contents, introduction, chronology of events over the previous two months, articles on
R&D, finance, single market, electronic information, recent publications of interest,
bibliographic snapshot; and – the bulk of the publication – ‘recent references’, listed
by subject matter, quoting many different publications such as TheTimes, The
European, European Report, Bulletin of the EU, etc. Useful addresses are printed at
the back, as are indexes of articles by author, title and subject.
Comment:
An indispensable tool for anyone researching the EU.
European Report – http://www.eis.be
Subscription:
Publisher:
Orders:
c £865.00 per annum
Europe Information Service, Avenue Ad. Lacomble 66
B-1030 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: 00 322 737 7709
Fax: 00 322 732 6757
e mail: eis@eis.be
Tel: 00 322 737 7747
Fax: 00 322 732 6608
European Report is the flagship publication of Europe Information Service S.A.,
providing twice-weekly comprehensive overview of EU affairs. It provides short but
accurate coverage of the activities of the EU institutions, business and internal market,
external relations. Relevant official documentation and cross-references to previous
issues of European Report are provided. Supplements include European Parliament
minutes, business reviews.
Also available on CD-ROM
Comment:
Extremely useful for up-to-date information: it arrives within three
days of publication normally. Articles cross-refer to previous issues of
European Report, and quote the journalist responsible.
Companion publications include Europe Environment, European
Social Policy, Euro-East, Tech Europe, etc.
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Biblio – series
The Biblio series reproduces articles from journals throughout the EU, in the language
of publication. Biblio-Flash are single-topic issues; Biblio-Europe covers general
topics from sport to EMU, education to lobbying; Biblio-East touches the countries
outside the EU, including Mongolia, New Independent States and Albania as well as
those countries which have applied to join the EU; Biblio Country Reports also deal
with eastern and central European countries. Biblio Post-Maastricht deals with the
effects before and after the signing of the Treaty on European Union.
Publisher:
Orders:
Comment:
European Commission
Directorate-General X.B.4 Bibliotheque
Rue de la Loi 200
B-1049 Brussels
Hiltrud Wagner
JECL 1/29
DG X.B.4
Rue de la Loi 200
B-1049 Brussels
Very useful background material, if you can cope with the variety of
languages.
Background Briefing – http://www.cec.org.uk/pubs/bbrief/index.htm
Background Briefing is one of a number of current awareness publications produced
by the London Office of the European Commission, designed to explain various
aspects of the Union and its policies. Available free from the London Office, or from
the web site, where there are links to other relevant material. Background Briefings
are published at irregular intervals (2-5 pages long).
The Week in Europe
As above, obtainable from the London Office of the European Commission. Weekly,
contains references to official documents and a short diary of future events, such as
Council meetings (single sheet).
Subscription:
Publisher:
Comment:
Free
European Representation in London
8 Storey’s Gate
London
Both extremely useful publications.
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Official Journal of the European Communities – various web sites
The Official Journal is the official source of the legislation of the Communities. It
also contains proposed legislation, minutes and debates of the European Parliament,
exchange rate of the euro, judgements of the Court of Justice (in short), written
questions of the European Parliament, opinions and reports of the Economic and
Social Committee, Committee of the Regions, and the European Parliament. In
addition, it contains the annual budget, Court of Auditors reports, merger decisions
and EEA judgements.
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
Various: depending upon whether the ‘L’ series (legislation), ‘C’
series (information), or both are purchased. Subscriptions are
printed on the back cover of each issue.
EUR-op publishers
L-2985 Luxembourg
Stationery Office,
London
The only official source of proposed and adopted legislation. Very
useful for tracing legislation, PE and other opinions/questions, calls for
expressions of interest in scientific and research programmes.
Commission documents
‘Com docs’, as they are known, are the source of proposed legislation, Green Papers
(discussion documents), White Papers (policy documents), annual reports on
education programmes such as Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci; Structural Funds etc.
They are useful in so far as many of them contain an ‘explanatory memorandum’,
outlining the progress of the main content of the material to date. They are numbered
with a running number within each year, but not all are available publicly. There are
between 600-800 per year.
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
Subscriptions can be for the entire series, or for selected subject
areas. The series is also available on microfiche.
European Commission
Stationery Office,
London
Extremely useful for the ‘history’ aspect of a proposal; a source of
Green/White papers prior to their publication as a monograph.
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The European Commission (2nd ed.) – Geoffrey Edwards and David Spence
The European Commission is a commercial publication, covering all aspects of this
institution – the history, staff, structure and functions, the Commission as an executive
body, its relation with the Council of Ministers and the Parliament.
ISBN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Comment:
1860671349
£17.95
Cartermill International,
Maple House,
149 Tottehnam Court Road,
London
An excellent book for basic but detailed information, in a very readable
form.
European Voice – http//www.european-voice.com
European Voice is published by the Economist Group, but with complete editorial
independence. It contains an overview of the main policies of the Union, a section on
the Parliament, a page devoted to issues in the developing world and an analytical
commentary (agricultural, economic, etc). Also featured are a profile of a prominent
player on the European stage, an editorial and letters page, features, a diary of events,
classified ads and entertainment, useful business contacts and a four page business
section.
Subscription:
Publisher:
Orders:
Comment:
currently £95.00 per annum
European Voice,
Rue Montoyerstraat 17-19,
1000 Brussels
As above or:
Tel: 01708 – 381844
Fax: 01708 - 372059
A very useful and wide-ranging weekly.
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Eur-op News – http://www.eur-op.eu.int
This tabloid-type paper is published four times a year, in all official languages of the
Union. It does subject area coverage of all aspects of Union policy, giving details of
current/recent publications on the subject. Details include official citation, catalogue
number, whether free or priced, source and language availability, and whether
available on CD-ROM or web site. E-mail addresses are also included. Includes an
order form for the publication itself and also for those publications advertised.
Subscription:
Publisher:
Free
Office for Official Publications of the European Communities,
2 rue Mercier, L-2985 Luxembourg
William Bray
Eur-op News
Luxembourg
Fax: 00352 – 2929 – 42758
Orders:
Comment:
Extremely useful to find out what has been published on a certain
topic, and very user-friendly. Normally contains a centre-page
supplement on one subject (e.g. agriculture, environment, the
Parliament).
Reader’s Guide to Free Information from the European Union
This little booklet lists all the available free publications by theme – single market,
education, citizen’s Europe, then by institution, followed by major policy areas,
newsletters, the Union internet site, publications from the Commission offices in the
UK and Ireland, and how to obtain the material. There are two excellent indexes at
the back, one by readership, the other alphabetical.
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
Free
EUR-op
L-2985 Luxembourg
Commission Representation offices in the UK or EUR-op
An excellent starting-point for students gathering information for a
project – provided they give themselves plenty of time for the material
to be sent.
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The Penguin Companion to the European Union – Timothy Bainbridge with
Anthony Teasdale
This is a commercial publication in the Penguin Books series, paperback, reprinted
1996. With a dictionary-type structure, this book gives full definitions of most of the
commonly-searched words and phrases (including such as ‘Article 100’) regarding the
European Union. In each entry words in bold type refer to other references.
ISBN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Comment:
014016510x
£10.99
Penguin Books
27 Wrights Lane
London
One of the most useful publications in the EDC.
Access to the European Union: Law, Economics, Policies (7th ed.) – Nicholas
Moussis
A very good book giving a thoroughly detailed overview of all major policies of the
EU, giving official document citations, where appropriate, and with more than 400
bibliographic references.
ISBN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
2930066393
$55.00
Euroconfidentiel S.A.
B.P.54
B-1332 Genval
Belgium
above address
An in-depth overall view of all major policies and their history, suitable
for lecturers and researchers.
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Europe from A to Z: Guide to European integration – Werner Wiedenfeld and
Wolfgang Wessels
A dictionary-type book listing the main themes, concepts and facts of European Union
and integration, written in plain language, suitable for those needing a quick
reference. Contains a chronology of integration, maps and statistical material. It is
also available in CD-ROM.
ISBN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
9282794199
Free from offices of the Commission Representations in the UK
EUR-op
L-2985 Luxembourg
European Commission Representation offices
A ‘really useful book’ for the senior student, and those wanting a quick
query answered or explained.
Europe on the Move / European Documentation
These two series of pamphlets/booklets are single-topic publications covering all
aspects of Union policy. They are produced in colour and contain a certain amount of
statistical information in graph form.
ISBN:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
individual
DG X of the European Commission, or
EUR-op, Luxembourg
as above
Easily read, user-friendly, suitable for public consumption or
background material for students.
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General Report of the Activities of the European Union
The annual report covering all activities of the major institutions for one calendar
year. Although there is a detailed contents list, there is no index, and finding a
particular item can be difficult. Each paragraph is numbered, and references to other
General Reports use paragraph numbers not page numbers. There are numerous
references to other official documentation.
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
EUR-op
Luxembourg
above or
The Stationery Office
London
Very useful for tracing EU activities in a policy area over a period of
time. Not a large volume (about 400 pages), so the detail is not great.
Bulletin of the European Union
A ‘monthly’ (10 issues per year) outline of the activities of all the EU institutions,
compiled by the Commission. Each issue has the same format; European summits are
reported in the June and December issues. Each paragraph is numbered, references
are made by paragraph and not page numbers to other Bulletins, and copious
references are made to other official documentation, such as General Report, COM
documents, the Official Journal. First issue of the year usually contains the index for
the previous year.
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
EUR-op
Luxembourg
EUR-op or
The Stationery Office
London
An exceptionally useful publication, with good referencing, but
published well in arrears.
Also: Supplement to the Bulletin of the European Union
An occasional series of single-topic booklets. Past issues have included
Green/White papers, Commission’s programme for the year.
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Eurobarometer
This publication from DG 10 concerns public opinion in the EU, and is primarily for
use within the EU and for the media. It is not available from EUR-op publishers.
Opinion polls have been carried out since 1974 and concern mainly citizens’ attitudes
towards the Union.
Available from:
Comment:
On application to DG X.
A very useful source for students looking for public opinion statistics.
Eurostat Yearbook
Covering all member states (also Iceland, Norway, Japan, USA, Canada and
Switzerland where appropriate). Subject areas include education, social protection,
housing, environment, national income and expenditure, trade, agriculture,
construction, tourism, public finance, internal economy.
Available from:
Or:
EUROSTAT
Unit A2
Jean Monnet Building
L-2920 Luxembourg
Stationery Office
London
Comment:
Excellent source for general statistics, giving pie charts, linear graphs,
and figures. Available in 11 languages. Pocket version ‘Facts through
figures’.
See also:
other Eurostat publications
Europe in Figures
Covers all topics as above, but with less detailed statistics. Contains further reading
for each section, and an introductory commentary under each subject heading. Covers
Iceland, Norway and Switzerland where appropriate. Good illustrations/graphs.
Available from:
Or:
Comment:
EUROSTAT
Luxembourg
Stationery Office
London
18 chapters of really useful information and statistics.
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Eurostat Publications – http://europa.eu.int/eurostat.html
Eurostat is the statistical publisher of the European Union. It publishes statistics
under separate (colour-coded) themes as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
General Statistics
Economy and Finance
Population and social conditions
Industry, trade and services (includes tourism)
Agriculture and fisheries
External trade
Transport
Environment and energy
Research and development
(lilac)
(purple)
(yellow)
(light blue)
(green)
(red)
(orange)
(turquoise)
(grey)
Alongside these up-to-date 10-page publications, entitled Statistics in Focus, there is a
corresponding series of larger statistical publications, including annual reports,
regional studies, economic forecasts, agricultural accounts, social security
expenditure, etc. Small monthly catalogues are produced containing the latest issues,
along with any CD-ROMs or on-line facilities. Catalogues are available free. Please
note that it is now the stated policy of Eurostat to provide electronic information first,
rather than paper copy.
Publisher:
Available from:
Or:
Comment:
EUROSTAT
Jean Monnet Building
L-2920 Luxembourg
Eur-op
The Stationery Office
London
Statistics are extracted from Eurostat’s database, Cronos, (also
available on-line), but are fairly expensive, and depending upon the
subject matter can be limited in scope. A certain amount of
information is available on the Internet. Watch out for frequent
changes of title!
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European Court Reports (ECR) – http://europa.eu.int/cj/index.htm
Officially known as the Reports of Cases before the Court of Justice and the Court of
First Instance, these are the only authentic source for citations of decisions of the
Court. Weekly ‘Proceedings’ are published containing cases pending, and a
transcription of each judgement and the Advocate-General’s Opinion are also
available in paper copy prior to the publication of the ECR. Indexes to the Reports
are now no longer published. Summary judgements are also published in the Official
Journal, ‘C’ series. Individual/personal cases and cases brought by personnel
employed by the institutions of the European Communities appear in separate
volumes. Again, much information can be obtained from the web site.
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
The Court of Justice of the European Communities
The Court of Justice of the European Communities
Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, Plateau Kirchberg,
L-2920 Luxembourg
Useful for studying the application of EU law.
Social Europe – Forum
Social Europe was formerly the major publication dealing with social policy. It has
been replaced by Employment and Social Affairs, a series of publications in themes, as
follows:
 Equality between men and women
 Employment and the labour market
 Public health
 Health and safety at work
 Social dialogue and social rights
 Social protection and social action
 European Social Fund
These are supplemented by Forum, a periodical issued in English, French and
German. Publications may contain observations, reports, analyses and legislation.
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Or:
Comment:
on application
DG V (Employment, Industrial Relations and Social Affairs),
European Commission
DG V,
V/E.5, Rue de la Loi 200
B-1049 Brussels
The Stationery Office,
London
Some of the available publications are free of charge - ask for a
publications leaflet. These publications are usually extremely useful,
and cover every possible aspect of social and employment policy.
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European Economy
This is the major publication concerning the economic policy of the EU. It consists of
three series:
 Special Editions, which are published on specific occasions e.g. in 1990 the
Special Edition was on the impact of the internal market by industrial sector, and
published in conjunction with Social Europe; in 1992, there was a separate issue
devoted to the economics of limiting CO2 emissions.
 European Economy, the main publication, which is a twice-yearly volume on a
major topic e.g. convergence report, broad economic policy guidelines.
 Reports and Studies, which are smaller volumes on topical issues e.g. economic
and financial situation in Austria; income benefits of early retirement.
There is an accompanying supplement issued in three parts. Frequently studies of
central and eastern European countries are presented.
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Or:
Comment:
£121.60
DG II (Economic and financial affairs),
European Commission
EUR-op
The Stationery Office
London
One of the most useful economic publications on Europe available,
includes graphs, regulations, studies and analyses.
Women of Europe (Newsletter)
Short monthly newsletter covering women’s issues.
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
DG X (Information, Communication, Culture and Audio-visual
Media)
European Commission
DG X
Rue de la Loi 200
B-1049 Brussels
Of limited use; occasionally gives contact names/addresses.
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The Courier
A bi-monthly journal concerning the relations with, progress of, and economic and
social situation in the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries who make up the
signatories to the Lomé Convention. Outlines the use of the European Development
Funds; new projects are listed by country with the amount of funding allocated; each
issue contains a highly detailed dossier on a specific country, and comments and
analyses by prominent economists or ministers.
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
DG VIII, European Commission
DG VIII,
Rue de la Loi 200,
B-1049 Brussels
One of the most impressive policy area periodicals, well-presented,
professional, and very readable. Suitable for most ages and
professions.
Results of the Business Survey carried out among managements in the
Community
A monthly survey of business areas such as production trends, expectations and
capacity; stocks of raw materials and finished goods; selling prices and employment
expectations. There is also a half-yearly investment survey. The most recent survey
results are given in European Economy: supplement B.
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
DG II, European Commission
DG II
Rue de la Loi 200
B-1049 Brussels
For specialist use only.
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GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS
European Marketing Data and Statistics
A large volume with useful sections on:
 marketing information (where to find statistics, trade development bodies,
business information libraries);
 marketing geography (including places such as Malta, CIS countries, central and
eastern Europe, Iceland, Monaco, Turkey);
 statistical sections on demographic trends and forecasts, economic indicators,
banking, labour forces, industrial, energy, environment, defence and consumer
data;
 retailing, advertising, housing, health, literacy, transport, culture, tourism.
Good contents list and index, clear presentation. Carries a copyright warning!
ISBN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
0863387632
£180.00
Euromonitor Plc.
Euromonitor Plc.
60-61 Britton Street
London EC1M 5NA
An extremely useful, if expensive, book. Gives a wide variety of
statistics, but one of the really useful areas is the ‘marketing
geography’ at the beginning, which gives a potted overview (with map)
of many countries.
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Euro-lobbying: Volume 1 – Directory of pressure groups in the EU
A useful volume for tracing federations of trades and their member federations. This
volume has a subject, abbreviation and a name index, in English, French and German.
It lists full address, tel/fax number, and the president, secretary and/or director.
Where a society exists only in one country, the entry is in the language of that country
only.
ISBN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
2802901338
£95.00
Editions Delta
Brussels
Cedar Media
Cedar Tree House
7-9 Church Hill
Loughton
Essex
1G10 1QP
A useful source of federations in Europe – much information can be
obtained from such sources, on request, and most are willing to supply
basic information free of charge.
Directory of Interest Groups
This is the European Commission’s equivalent of the above Lobbying volume.
Similar in structure, it contains an index of sectors of activity and an alphabetical
index of associations, both of these in English, French and German. Each federation /
association lists its members, giving full and abbreviated name, address, and tel/fax
number. No names are included.
ISBN:
Publisher:
Available from:
Or:
Comment:
928278987x
European Commission
EUR-op
Luxembourg
The Stationery Office
London
Useful, but not so much as Euro-Lobbying.
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The Directory of 9300 Trade and Professional Associations and their
Information, 1998
Otherwise known as the ‘Blue Book’ from Euroconfidentiel S.A., this is an even
better volume than the previous two. There are three indexes – abbreviations, names
of associations and a keyword index. Associations are listed by acronym (a bit
confusing at first, but the indexes help here), and supply full name and address, tel/fax
number, and chief executive. Most useful is the initial entry which supplies date of
Annual General Meeting, working languages, the information which is available from
the organisation and whether it is free or otherwise.
ISBN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
2930066369
£120.00
Euroconfidentiel S.A.
Genval
Belgium
Cedar Media, Cedar House
7-9 Church Hill
Loughton
Essex 1G10 1QP
As useful as Lobbying, with the addition of information on their
publications.
The Institutions’ Register – 1998
Otherwise knows as the ‘Yellow Book’ from Euroconfidentiel S.A., this is the
directory of all the major institutions within the European Union. Each institution is
allocated a section with a letter – Section A = the Commission, Section B = The
European Parliament, etc. and the detailed table of contents provides not page
numbers, but section letters and page numbers within that section. Each person
named in an entry is given a personal number, so that he/she can be found in the index
of names attached to each section. Finally, there is keyword index and a complete
index of names at the back of the book.
ISBN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
2930066431
£95.00
Euroconfidentiel S.A.
Genval
Belgium
Cedar Media, Cedar House
7-9 Church Hill
Loughton
Essex 1G10 1QP
Easy to use, clearly laid out, with tel/fax numbers.
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The Directory of EU Information Sources – 9th Rev. Ed.
The famous ‘Red Book’ of Euroconfidentiel S.A., this major reference work is in 10
basic sections (A-J), with an index (K) and an annex. Searching is by institution,
trade and professional organisation, keyword or funding scheme. Personal names are
included, together with position held and direct telephone number. EDCs and other
information offices/sources are listed. It includes a comprehensive list of official
publications (including free publications) and where to obtain them.
ISBN:
Subscription:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
2930066482
£190.00
Euroconfidentiel S.A.
Genval
Belgium
Cedar Media, Cedar House
7-9 Church Hill
Loughton
Essex 1G10 1QP
Easy to use, clearly laid out, with list of official publications.
European Municipal Directory – 1997
The first part of this directory is concerned with 14,000 authorities with more than
5000 inhabitants. The second part concerns authorities with population over 100,000.
It lists officials responsible for a range of 17 specialised functions and ‘high
spending’. In both sections each country is identified by page markers. In the first
section, all listings are preceded by brief and succinct analyses of how local and
regional government operates in that particular state. Standard entries provide
address, tel/fax number, population and political composition of the council when
available. Heads and leading members of councils are also listed, with their function.
In the second section populations range from 100,000 to 11 million. Names and job
titles are listed for 17 major offices, listed in 9 languages on a separate page. Each
section is indexed.
ISBN:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
0951752057
Newmedia Publishing Ltd
London
Newmedia Publishing Ltd
71 Bondway
London SW8 1SQ
Students find this invaluable for research, particularly for requesting
local statistics.
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Who’s Who in the European Union?
The ‘official’ directory of the European Union, listing all major institutions and
personnel, tel/fax numbers, with the addition of stylised maps showing the location of
the institutions, but with an index which lists institutions and departments only. Short
introductions at the beginning of the book on the institutions. Similar to Commicontact.
ISBN:
Publisher:
Available from:
Or:
Comment:
9282859177
EUR-op
Luxembourg
EUR-op
Stationery Office
London
Relatively useful, easy to use.
Commi-Contact
A detailed directory of the European Commission services, with subject keyword and
officials indexes. Addresses are coded, making reference to this section necessary
each time an address is sought. Each entry outlines the areas of responsibility of the
person named, and gives tel/fax numbers.
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
Eurosources
Eurosources,
Rue du Noyer 26-B
B-1040 Brussels
Fax: 00 322 736 7650
Useful for finding out exactly what a person does, good indexing.
Includes maps with individual buildings numbered and coded.
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European Union Information Directory of UK Sources – 2nd Ed.
Technicolour directory listing every major institution dealing with European
information, from European Documentation Centres to public libraries, chambers of
commerce, local government departments, political groups, women’s trade groups.
Lists background information on structural funds, European databases and embassies.
Entries organised by sector – academic, national contact covering specific issues /
policy areas, etc.
ISBN:
Publisher:
Available from:
Comment:
1861580258
European Commission
London
European Commission
London
Intended primarily for information providers in order to direct
enquirers to the appropriate source, yet useful for outside enquiries.
May be a small charge per copy.
European Information in Scotland
A directory of information providers in Scotland, covering the academic sector, public
information relays (public libraries), specialists (including voluntary bodies, forestry,
farmers, fisheries, lawyers, consumer council, Scotland Europa, the Scottish Office),
local and regional authorities, enterprise companies, chambers of commerce, and
MEPs. In each case full address, tel/fax, email and web site information is given
when available, together with a contact name and short description of the body
concerned. Also included are any publications produced, and the area of expertise.
ISBN:
Available from:
FREE!!
Comment:
0952444933
European Commission
9 Alva Street
Edinburgh
Tel. 0131 225 2058
One of the best small publications available, containing a mine of
information.
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SUBJECT AREA PUBLICATIONS
These materials are available, for reference only, in the European Documentation
Centres and the European Commission office in Edinburgh.
Culture
Newsletter from the European Cultural Foundation; various monographs; material on
audio-visual policy, television, cinema, authors; regulations on copyright, data
protection, etc.
Environment
14 volumes of environmental legislation; the Dobris Assessment and follow-up
reports and statistics; many monographs on such areas as municipal waste, quality of
water, emissions from industrial premises and vehicles; environment policy in relation
to urban development; studies.
Regional Policy
Regional studies, urban development, remote regions; statistics on central and eastern
European countries, and applicant countries; Leader II rural development programme;
Community Support Frameworks and Single Programming Documents outlining
individual country’s portion of Structural Funds. Info-Regio Newsletter and InfoRegio Fact Sheets on Structural Fund distribution.
Vocational Training and Education
Considerable collection of monographs and studies on vocational training, in several
branches of work; country reports on vocational policy; information on training
programmes and exchanges. Le Magazine covering all aspects of vocational
programmes.
Education
Policy documents, directories of higher education in the EU; country reports.
Information on student programmes.
Social Policy
Sections on labour law, labour relations; social security, social protection, social
exclusion; family, children, women, the elderly, the disabled, linguistic minorities;
drugs and health; equal opportunities; working time reports; emigration / immigration/
asylum; demographic reports, censuses; wages, earnings; health and safety at work.
Publications from the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and
Working Conditions, Dublin. ESF InfoReview on the European Social Fund; Janus on
health and safety; EIRObserver on the Industrial Relations Observatory; Eurolink Age,
magazine of a network concerned with the elderly and issues of ageing. Forum,
magazine of the Directorate-General V (Employment and social affairs). ETUC
Bulletin.
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Transport and Tourism
Reports and studies, transport policy (road/rail/waterway/air); vocational material;
monthly magazine.
Reports on services (banking, insurance, hotels, etc.)
Consumer Protection
Consumer magazine Communique (formerly Info-C). Legislation on medicinal
products.
External Trade and Associations
All agreements with associated countries; the Lomé Convention; external trade tariffs;
customs regulations; monthly magazine The Courier.
Internal Market
Complete studies from Cecchini and Monti. Monographs on the completion of the
internal market. Studies on small and medium-sized enterprises, enterprise policy;
volumes of consolidated legislation on specific subjects. Also monographs and
studies on competition and approximation of legislation.
Information on trade marks and patents. Frontier-free Europe monthly magazine.
Agriculture (forestry and fisheries and aquaculture)
Annual report on the agricultural situation; yearbook of agricultural statistics; studies
and monographs to include farm wages, women in agriculture, agriculture in east and
central Europe; animal/crop production. Common agricultural policy (CAP) and
common fisheries policy (CFP).
Industry
Panorama of EU Industry, until 1997, giving an excellent overview of European
industry covering over 100 sectors. Limited statistics.
Research and Development
XIII and Innovation and Technology Transfer magazines; research statistics. Results
of scientific programmes.
Economics and Finance
Monetary policy, taxation, economics in general, occasional statistics from eastern
Europe. Business surveys (monthly), investment in Community coal-mining and
steel. Information on the euro and monetary union.
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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT INFORMATION CENTRE (SPICe)
Information Contacts
SPICe
Paul Anderson
Library Liaison Officer
Tel: 0131-348-5357
Fax: 0131-348-5378
E-mail: paul.anderson@scottish.parliament.uk
Claire O’Neill
Loans Librarian
Tel: 0131-348-5359
Fax: 0131-348-5378
E-mail: claire.oneill@scottish.parliament.uk
Jonathan Elliot
Parliamentary Documentation Officer
Tel: 0131-348-5359
Fax: 0131-348-5378
E-mail: jonathan.elliott@scottish.parliament.uk
Public Information Office
Rosemary Everett
Public Information Manager
Tel: 0131-348-5393
Fax: 0131-348-5601
E-mail: rosemary.everett@scottish.parliament.uk
Alan McCloskey
Education Officer
Tel: 0131-348-5394
Fax: 0131-348-5601
E-mail: alan.mccloskey@scottish.parliament.uk
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USEFUL WEB SITES WITH EUROPEAN RELEVANCE
Background briefings
Explanations of important aspects of the European Union and its policies from the
London office of the Commission
http://www.cec.org.uk/pubs/bbrief/index.htm
COPAC
Online catalogue of some of the largest university research libraries in the UK and
Ireland.
http://copac.ac.uk
EIR Online
European Industrial Relations Observatory. Up-to-date information and analysis on
the most important events and issues in industrial relations in the EU and Europe.
http://www.eiro.eurofound.ie/
EIS
Local Government International Bureau. The body which promotes local government
interests in European legislation, funding and policy.
http://www.lgib.gov.uk/index.htm
Eurodesk / ERC Scotland
Eurodesk offers free publications for schools and colleges and Internet access to
country information, maps, statistics, etc.
http://www.ercscotland.eurodesk.org
EUROLAW
EUROLAW is the full text legal database of the European Union, enhanced by ILI
with in-depth briefings from the UK Government. It contains information on
implementation of EU legislation, Court proceedings and ECHR. On subscription
only. Also on CD-ROM.
http://www.ili.co.uk
Europa
The official site of the European Communities. From here you can access all the
other major institutions of the EU.
http://europa.eu.int
European Court of Human Rights
Judgements posted quicker than printed copy arrives.
http://www.echr.coe.int/
European Foreign Policy Bulletin
Text of European Union foreign policy documents issued since 1985.
http://www.iue.it/EFPB/Welcome.html
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European Information Association
You’ll find this is the best and most comprehensive web site on European
information, with links to all other major sites including EUROPA.
http://www.eia.org.uk
IDEA
Directory of the European Institutions
http://158.169.50.70/idea/ideaen/html
Law Library Resource Exchange
A US site.
http://www.llrx.com/
OEIL
The Legislative Observatory: a useful site for tracing Commission documents and
preparatory legislation of the EU.
http://www.europarl.eu.int/dors/oeil/en/default.htm
Scottish Parliament
The official web site.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/
UK Government
Scottish Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office particularly useful.
http://www.open.gov.uk/
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