13/05/2026
Open access publishing at the Graduate Institute: the 2025 barometer
Since 2021, the Graduate Institute has agreements with major publishers that make it easier for researchers to publish open access (OA) articles. They have taken advantage of this opportunity and the proportion of OA articles has risen sharply. But a detailed analysis shows that the path taken may be unsustainable, and that most researchers are still neglecting simple ways to make their research accessible....
Open access publishing at the Graduate Institute: the 2025 barometer
Since 2021, the Graduate Institute has agreements with major publishers that make it easier for researchers to publish open access (OA) articles. They have taken advantage of this opportunity and t…
11/05/2026
The Library’s Palmes d’or
Cannes is not the only place to celebrate Cinema! The Library's collection hold twenty films that won the famous festival's supreme award in its collections....
The Library’s Palmes d’or
Cannes is not the only place to celebrate Cinema! The Library’s collection hold twenty films that won the famous festival’s supreme award in its collections.
24/04/2026
SNSF Grantee? Anticipation is key!
Something that makes our colleague Catherine Brendow cringe as an open access publication librarian: researchers contacting her because their SNF-funded article has just been published behind a paywall and asking me "What can I do now?" Unfortunately, we don't have a magic wand. If you plan ahead (and sometimes opt for an alternative journal), the process will be much smoother....
SNSF Grantee? Anticipation is key!
Something that makes our colleague Catherine Brendow cringe as an open access publication librarian: researchers contacting her because their SNF-funded article has just been published behind a pay…
10/04/2026
Children and their rights - a view from the Library
Children and their rights
“We are of our childhood as we are from a country.” – Saint-Exupéry. For a long time, children did not receive much attention in international relations studies. After the First W…
17/03/2026
As Spring is approaching, so comes the yearly Sustainability Week. Here are a few words on the topic to accompany a small selection of titles on display at the entrance of the Library.
Geneva sustainability week
As Spring is approaching, so comes the yearly Sustainability Week (March 16-20), along with a small display of selected titles in the entrance of the Library. The environment and sustainable develo…
27/02/2026
The month of March is all about women and diversity, with International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8 and Geneva’s Gender Equality Week from March 3 to 13.
Exploring gender equality: our collections as a source of inspiration
The month of March is all about women and diversity, with International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 and Geneva’s Gender Equality Week from March 3 to 13. Their mission is to raise awareness …
24/02/2026
Civil resistance against systems of oppression: Discover the Right Livelihood Collection in Salon Davis
Civil resistance against systems of oppression: Discover the Right Livelihood Collection in Salon Davis
Visit our latest book exhibition and step into stories of courage and resistance. A guest post by Right Livelihood.
18/02/2026
“The apprentice” by Ali Abbasi: how Trump became Trump
Ruthless lawyer of New York, Roy Cohn spots a timid blond in a private club. Inviting him to his table, he makes the acquaintance of Donald J. Trump. In the seventies, Manhattan is nothing but a rotting apple. S*x, drugs, poverty, and violence haunt its long avenues. An aspiring real estate developer, Trump dreams of restoring its splendor and prestige. Through lawsuits, blackmail, and corruption, he will succeed, under the guidance of his new mentor....
“The apprentice” by Ali Abbasi: how Trump became Trump
Ruthless lawyer of New York, Roy Cohn spots a timid blond in a private club. Inviting him to his table, he makes the acquaintance of Donald J. Trump. In the seventies, Manhattan is nothing but a ro…
13/02/2026
Our newest book display honours China and East Asia in preparation for the Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year
The Library will celebrate the Year of the Horse, starting on February 17th, with a display of titles about East and Southeast Asian countries and their cultures. Read further if you want to learn …
10/02/2026
Still unsettled by Zotero 7? These updated tips will let you become a power user!
10 advanced ways to become a more proficient Zoteroist
Zotero is now fully integrated into your daily workflow and you’ve mastered all the basic features. Congrats! But did you know that Zotero can do much more than simply act as a citation manag…