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Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Army Library and Information Service (ALIS)

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ALIS. The role of the Army Library And Information Service (ALIS) is to provide information and resources in support of operations, education, training, life-long learning and welfare. To help support the professional development of military personnel in BFB, ALIS Online can still be accessed via Defence Gateway. ALIS Online is accessible by all serving British Army personnel both regular and reserve. It contains a searchable catalogue as well as electronic books, journal articles, audiobooks and links to podcasts. Electronic content can be accessed directly and hard copy books from the catalogue can be requested using BFPO to support professional development.

ALIS Online. Via Defence Gateway Application ALIS – ALIS Online

ALIS SharePoint. ALIS Locations Worldwide

Prince Consort's Library is a specialist military library, providing operational and intelligence support, information services, reference materials, information for Battlefield Studies, Staff Rides and general library support.

Services Central Library provides educational support for the Army and can provide resources for your personal and professional development, including languages, reading list materials and more.

ALIS Catalogue: the complete catalogue of all books, articles and other resources available in Army Library and Information Centres worldwide.

Free Request Service: search the online catalogue​ and click request. Items are sent directly to you wherever you are. Long loans available, no reservation fees or overdue charges.

Course Support: from GCSE to PhD; FS to ALDP ME; covering a wide range of subjects - logistics, management, driving resources, NEBOSH and more. Please contact SCL for more information.

News Updates: weekly news updates covering 37 countries. Sign up for weekly emails containing opinions, information and insight on current affairs. Please contact PCL for more information.

Country Information: information, resources and twice daily RSS feeds are available on current issues and topics for each region or country. Information packs can be compiled from open sources. These are available to units on demand for operational needs and are tailored to meet specific requirements. Please contact PCL for more information.

eResources: access to online resources such as Janes, Ebsco, Stratfor, news resources and access to subscription only websites. Please note: eResources are not available if you access ALIS Online via MODnet. Please use Defence Gateway. This service is only available to Army personnel, ​

Battlefield Studies and Staff Rides: PCL has a wealth of information relevant to Battlefield Studies and Staff Rides including Regimental Histories, Campaign Histories and Post-Exercise Reports (PXRs). Please contact PCL for more information.

Military Studies Library Service (MSLS): MSLS is a current awareness bulletin on military and international affairs. The complete MSLS database is available online through the ALIS Catalogue.

British Army Military Book of the Year (BAMBY):​ an annual competition to determine the best military book of the year, judged by a panel of Army personnel.

If you can't find what you are looking for, click the Ask a Librarian link and the library service staff will be happy to help. Alternatively, contact Services Central Library (SCL) for educational enquiries, Prince Consort's Library (PCL) for military enquiries or your local Army Library and Information Centre.

ALIS Membership. Access to our service is free to army personnel. Please read the Terms and Conditions of Membership. All other ALIS services (except ALIS Online) are​ also available to the wider Defence Community including:

- All military personnel and their families
- Employees of MOD agencies and their families
- UK based civilians and their families
- MOD civilians