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Library and Archives

Timely access to authoritative current and historical information is essential for today's professional engineers. The Library and Archives is one of the most tangible benefits of membership.

About the Library and Archives

General information about the collections held, the subjects covered and the resources available to researchers and members. Also includes the Library and Archives's designated status awarded recently by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA), opening hours and latest news.


History of Library and Archives

Further information on the history and foundation of the IET's Library and Archives, including details on holdings and resources available. Find detailed descriptions on the archival collections, including the IET's own records, deposited collections and rare books.


Visit the Library and Archives

Information to plan your visit to the Library and Archives at Savoy Place, includes opening times, services on offer such as the bookshop and electronic access in the Library, guidance on how to use the Library and the Archives, plus tours of the resources and treasures in the Archives.


Library service

Includes information about the searchable online book and journals catalogue, loans and renewals, document supply service, research service and how to become a Library-only member. There is also information for non-UK members on how to use the Library. 


Search the Library online catalogue

Search the Library online catalogue for book, conference, report and journal titles. Members must be logged in to the Web site to request and reserve books. Use the My Stuff link to renew the books you have on loan.


Deatil from the first illustrated edition of Vitruvius's De architectura 1511

Search the Archives catalogue

The on-line catalogue holds detailed lists of collections from the National Archive for Electrical Science and Technology (NAEST), the Special Collection Manuscripts (SCMSS), the Image Collection and the Rare Book and Pamphlet Collection.


Virtual Library - e-books and e-journals

Access thousands of full-text electronic books and journals from EBSCO, The Engineering and IT Reference Library, Faulkner reports, Knovel, Wiley, and Key Note market research reports.


The IET Archives

A unique collection of material held to promote and preserve the history of science, engineering and technology. Includes Research guides, biographies, featured articles, online exhibitions and information about the IET's history.


Contact us

Library and Archives contact page: contains the address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of the Library and Archives department.