information centre
The Plunkett Foundation Reference Library and Information Centre houses a comprehensive English-language collection covering all aspects of co-operatives and other forms of user-controlled business in rural areas. The range of books, journals and documents from around the world has been growing since 1914, and represents a unique contemporary and historical resource.
- The Reference Library encompasses approximately 20,000 items on all
issues regarding the creation and development of co-operative enterprises
and self-help in rural areas.
- The Information centre is open to anyone involved in the development
of rural group enterprise world-wide. The centre displays most of
the relevant journals, newsletters and reports published and provides
working areas, IT and copying facilities.
The centre is open on weekdays from 9am to 5pm, we advise you to contact us on +44 (0)1993 810730 or info@plunkett.co.uk prior to your visit.
- The Plunkett Archive houses the entire series of the Foundation's annual Yearbook of Agricultural Co-operation and World of Co-operative Enterprise (1927-2000); the complete Irish Homesteads (1895-1923) and the Diaries and Index of Correspondence of Sir Horace Plunkett, as well as his documents relating to the Irish convention of 1917-8.
The Plunkett Foundation Information Service
Using these resources and its expertise the Foundation can provide :
- Tailored Literature search
- Weekly News update
- Document delivery (copyright permitting)
Contact Mike Perry
with your requests
- Directory and Statistics of Farmer-controlled businesses in the UK
Contact Karen Ewart
- Publications and Books
In addition to Plunkett’s own publications, the Foundation holds an inventory of co-operative books available for purchase. These publications, written by leading co-operative practitioners and observers, cover a wide range of topics and issues in the field of rural co-operation and mutuality. Members are entitled to a 10% discount on all Plunkett Foundation publications.
Contact Kathryn Morrison
The Information Centre can provide a number of added services on request
for which a charge may be applicable on a time and costs basis.