COL offers several online databases and knowledge retrieval services.
The COL Knowledge Finder is the place to find documents on open and distance learning. This is the optimum technological tool for "mining" and refining the entire resource base of open and distance learning information repositories available through the Internet
COL's Information Resource Centre online catalogue, which contains a collection of resources from publishers and information providers throughout the world
Gender training resources database, developed in collaboration with UNDP, UNIFEM, UNICEF and the Commonwealth Secretariat.
"Sharing our Services", is a self-serve, web-based database that aims to connect experienced educators, retired or otherwise, with distance education organisations/institutions that could benefit from their advice, training or professional input. The programme is designed to match those distance education professionals willing to offer their services at a nominal, or preferably no-fee, basis on short-term assignments with institutions/organisations in developing Commonwealth countries that would be interested in securing their services.
COL is also major content supplier for the recently launched Development Gateway - a new interactive Internet portal for information and knowledge sharing on sustainable development and poverty reduction. COL is contributing information on educational developments in the field of e-learning.
