1. The added value information service that focuses on the European Union, the countries of Europe, and on the issues of concern to citizens, stakeholders and researchers in the Europe of today Easy Access Expert selection Extensive coverage

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4. Expert Selection… The information sources to be found in ESO are chosen by experts in indexing and the subject coverage of the service. Led by Ian Thomson, Executive Editor Sources are chosen to be relevant to the citizen, student, researcher, practitioner and professional in all countries

5. Extensive coverage… The key focus of ESO coverage is the institutions and activities of the European Union ESO also covers: Developments in the countries and regions of Europe The work of other international organisations in Europe Issues of concern to European citizens and stakeholders ESO coverage includes: EU documentation / National sources / Think tanks / Research organisations / Other international organisations / Academic monographs / Periodical articles / News sources

7. Other features in ESO Keep up-to-date with developments in Europe: Information added daily Key Source highlights the most important sources. They are always listed at the head of your search results ESO Information Guides EU Institutions / European Countries / EU Policies Receive a weekly email from ESO alerting you to the latest information on the subjects of interest to you

8. Remote access ESO is available via remote access methods Multiple user access An ESO subscription entitles you to multiple user access on the network of the subscribing organisation Usage statistics Statistics of ESO use at your organisation can be obtained. Click on Librarians Resources on Homepage ESO is an English language service, which offers access to information, opinions and perspectives from all of Europe

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10. Further information Ian Thomson, ESO Executive Editor European Documentation Centre Cardiff University PO Box 430 Cardiff, CF24 0DE Wales, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)29 2087 4262 Email: eso@cardiff.ac.uk © Ian Thomson, Cardiff EDC, May 2012