British Library for Development Studies on the move
 
Together with the University of Sussex (UoS), IDS is currently ranked first in the world for Development Studies.  This ranking is underpinned by a long-standing strategic partnership between the two institutions which is continuously evolving and strengthening.  As part of this close collaboration and in response to the growth of digital information, IDS has agreed new arrangements for library provision to support IDS.  These have been developed to ensure that the collections of the British Library for Development Studies are sustainable and accessible in the long term. 
 
Alumni access to BLDS books and journals
From 18 September 2017, library services will be provided by the University of Sussex and access to BLDS books and journals will be from the first floor of the University Library (via the main entrance at the front of the building).  You can continue to search the BLDS collection through a dedicated BLDS tab available in the University Library subject guide on Development Studies.  
 
The University Library is freely available for reference use and there is a reduced membership rate of £90 per annum (inc VAT) for alumni which allows you to borrow 10 Long Loan items and 4 Documents.  As University of Sussex alumni you will continue to have access to the range of journals available in JSTOR.  You will need to register on SussexSphere first.  

Online content which has previously been purchased by IDS (and accessed through the IDS network) will be transferred to the University network by the end of December, as subscriptions are renewed.
 
BLDS historic collection
 
The BLDS historic collection will continue to be housed in the basement of the IDS building, and access can be provided by appointment through the University Library – please use the booking form in the Subject Guide to Development Studies, or call at the main University Library Enquiry Counter on the ground floor to request an appointment.
 
IDS publications
 
All IDS publications are available in the IDS open access repository OpenDocs
 
Archives relating to the work of IDS researchers include digitised collections which are available here
 
The BLDS digital library will remain searchable in the BLDS Digital Catalogue on Open Docs