Opening hours
Library opening hours are :
Sunday to Thursday 07:30-16:00.
When the library is closed, Volcani staff can enter the library from the back door by use of their employee card:
Sunday to Thursday 16:00-20:00
Friday 06:00-16:00
Address
Agricultural Research Organization
Volcani Center Library
PO Box 6
Beit Dagan - 50250
Israel
Contact details
Telefax : 972-3-9683331 Tel: 972-3-9683833
E - mail : volclib@volcani.agri.gov.il
Staff
Ruth Milchan - Library Director
Idit Sofer - Information Specialist
The Central Library serves the researchers of Volcani Institute and all those interested in agricultural information.
The library collection covers the following subjects: agriculture, plant sciences, natural resources, life sciences, soil and water, plant protection, horticulture, storage, food sciences, field and garden crops, agricultural engineering and animal sciences.
Publication type: books, journals, dissertations, CDs, maps.
Electronic format: online journals and paid professional databases.
The library is computerized with "Sapir" program on a local network.
It is connected to the internet and has "hot spots" for wireless surfing.