It provides educational resources to support human rights defenders, volunteers, teachers, students, among others, in the development of their work. Access to the resources depends on the type of support required—some are online while others are onsite at the Aiete centre. All resources are available to citizens. The media library also serves as a documentation centre for the subject matter. It is equipped with an extensive database on existing human rights educational materials.

Loan or consultation service

Background

• Educational resources to include human rights in the educational system at all levels.
• Guides and manuals for trainers on how to integrate human rights into professional practices.
• Teaching and learning material for children and adults.
• Material on human rights education at the local and international level.
• Conference and workshop reports and presentations on human rights, co-existence and participation.
• Reference material (bibliographies and directories).
• Video library specialised in human rights.
• Other teaching resources.

Reference services

• Onsite access. By appointment or according to opening hours.
• Remote access. Response to information requests made by telephone, fax, regular post and email.
• Online access to catalogues via the Eskura webpage.
• Advice on all types of human rights teaching, informational and documentary resources; and other similar resource centres.
• Guidance on how to use resources.

Loan services

Number of documents

Users can borrow a maximum of three items. Educational centres are subject to special loan privileges.

Loan periods

Initial loan periods are of three weeks and may be renewed an additional three weeks as long as the items have not been requested by other individuals. Users are required to show their Esukadi’s Libraries card or Donosti Kultura card.

Items excluded from loan services

• Magazines and press kits
• Reference books
• Discontinued or difficult to replace items

Media library opening hours (by appoinment)

From Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 14:00

Tlf: 688 83 82 60

E-mail: mediateka@eskurazentroa.eus