The Publications Unit is within the Migration Policy Research Division and part of the Department of International Cooperation and Partnerships. The Unit provides overall support concerning publications-related issues for Headquarters department and Offices worldwide.

IOM produces a large number of publications, including: the World Migration Report, National Migration Profiles, the Migration Research Series; as well as other studies and reports, journals, manuals, information sheets, flyers and thematic catalogues.

The IOM online bookstore facilitates access to IOM publications, allowing users to download. It provides free download of nearly 2,000 publications.

Monthly email alerts about new publications are sent to over 13,500 individuals and institutions worldwide. the bookstore has more than 8,100 registered users.