The growing numbers of books, articles, video and internet references that have relevance to the issue of preparing for humanitarian futures make it difficult to keep the library to a manageable size. Nevertheless, we have tried – principally by including here what we have found useful and also trying to guess what might as yet not have crossed your path. The items included here change quite regularly and the library grows – we hope that these resources will help you think about the future.

• Publications that look at issues and trends that will increase the exposure of human beings to threats endangering lives and livelihoods.
• Publications that we feel provide innovative ways to counter humanitarian threats, such as new technologies or disaster risk reduction websites.
• Publications that highlight elements of 'the Humanitarian Organisation of the Future' – anticipatory, adaptive, collaborative, and innovative.
• Publications that highlight the tools, methods, and strategies humanitarian organisations can utilize to prepare for the future.