The Training Department Library was set up in 1973 with the objective of being a reference center for marine fisheries and aquatic sciences in the region. It functions as a main supporter for the enhancement of training and research capabilities of the Department. The new TD Library building opened in early 1996 was designed to serve the Department's trainees who are specializing in fishing technology, marine engineering, fishery extension methodology and related sciences also for the technical staff, there is also open access to the public for specific purposes. The service hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Official holidays closed)

Library Resources

The library resources consist of approximately 7,000 titlesof printed material
both fromSEAFDEC and other organizations and include technical books, textbooks, serials, annual reports, conferenceproceedings, statistical reports, bibliographies, directories, journals and other reference books. There are also approximately 200 titles of technical audio-visual materials (Video - CDs and CD - Roms) relating to fisheries which are produced by the Training Department and other organizations.

Library Databases

Book Database and Audio-Visual Database are provided in both the English and Thai languages for bibliographic information (on-line catalogues) on the TD web site .

Current Awareness Services

A monthly issue of the TD acquisition list is sent to staff by e-mail and via the notice board.

Document Delivery Services

Photocopying of publications and copying of the audio-visual materials are provided. The service fee is charged inclusive of delivery costs.

Disseminate and Exchange

TD publications are disseminated to and exchanged with the network libraries and the organizations concerning fisheries. Also, the current publications are disseminated in full text on the TD web site.

Library Services

Loans of Library resources

Most library resources are available on loan to staff and trainees/participants of the Department. Each user is permitted to borrow 7 books at any one time for one month, 5 copies of journals for two weeks and 5 titles of audio-visual materials for one week. Outside users are not permitted to borrow.

Interlibrary Loans

An interlibrary-loan service is available in the case where the user needs to borrow books from another library. Outside users may borrow books from the TD library through this service by completing a form available from their libraries and signed by the librarian.

The souvenir shop

The souvenir shop located in TD Library. The souvenir are T-shirt, Polo-shirt, necktie, scarf, cap, pen, etc. These are for sale in the special prices including the publications and Video-CDs which produced by the Training Department.