Collection
The collection of the information- and documentation centre consists of about 6000 books, reports, reference works and brochures, 6000 (mainly scientific or peer reviewed) articles, and various subscriptions to specialized journals. A collection of relevant audiovisual materials is also avalaible (for viewing purposes only). The emphasis lies on material written in the Dutch and English languages.
The library is mainly focussed towards the psychological and psychosocial health issues of refugees, asylum seekers and newly arrived migrants, with particular attention for the following subjects :
- medical and psychosocial consequences of organized violence
- consequences of exile and displacement
- posttraumatic stress disorder
- crosscultural care provision & transcultural assistance
- healthcare & medical assistance for illegal and undocumented persons
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(unaccompanied) refugee children and refugee & migrant youth
(prevention of) female genital mutilation / female genital cutting
sexual health of refugees and asylum seekers, refugees and newly arrived migrants
intercultural communication
preventive methodology
refugee women
acculturation & integration issues
Services and Products
Library services
Although only residents of the Netherlands and Belgium are permitted to make use of the lending facilities, the services of Infodoc are available to the public in general. Visitation of the library however is possible by appointment only. |
