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Virtual Library FAQ's

Extra help and guidance with using the Virtual Library service for members and non-members, such as accessing the different electronic books and journals and troubleshooting advice if access is denied.

What electronic resources are available from the Library?

There are currently three electronic book services and three sets of electronic journals available for Library users, all of which can be accessed through the Virtual Library section.

Are there resources available to members only?

Yes, most of the resources are available to members only, including Library only subscribers. However there is a listing of web-based journals which are freely available to all - you can browse by subject or by title and anybody can access them.

Can I access the IET's journals online through the Library website?

No, the IET's journals online are accessed through a subscription from our Publishing department Digital Library service.

How do I access the Library's electronic resources?

You need to have registered on the IET website and received a username and password. You will need to log in to the IET website using your username and password, each time you want access to the electronic resources on the Library website.

I am a Library only subscriber - how do I access these resources?

When we set up your Library only, we also set up your access to the electronic resources. When you log in, Library Electronic Services will come up on your personal MyIET page. This will take you directly to the correct page.

I seem to be registered as a non-member - how do I upgrade to member registration?

Full details of how to upgrade your registration are available on the membership website.

What if I can not remember my username and password?

You can ask for a reminder on the IET home page.

I am registered as a member and have logged in, but I still can't access the electronic resources - why?

You need to ensure that cookies are enabled on your browser and that the security levels are set to medium or lower. Sometimes it helps to log in at the main home page and then navigate back to the electronic resources page.

What electronic book services are available?

There are three electronic book services available -
Wiley: Member online access to over 100 full-text engineering and technology books.
Knovel: offers 400 scientific and engineering handbooks from well-known publishers.
The Engineering and IT Reference Library:  powered by Books 24x7, has 400 e-books on engineering and information technology from major technology publishers.

Are the books available as full-text?

Yes, the full-text of the books is available, along with interactive tables and other multimedia.

What is a Table of Contents database?

Our Table of Contents (TOC) database gives Contents page listing for several thousand journal titles, allowing you to search for articles in your field of interest.

How do I access the TOC service?

You need to email the Library for a username and password. This username will only apply to the TOC service and everything else can be accessed using your main IET log-in.

What if I find an article I want to read - this system only gives me an abstract?

If the journal is available in the Library, there will be a note saying so - you can contact the Library for a photocopy of the article or see our Document Supply page. Alternatively you can obtain the article from your workplace or public library.

What about full-text online journals?

The E journals Library provides access to two databases, powered by EBSCOHost, which between them give access to over 7000 full text journals and other sources of information. 

What subjects do the journals cover?

There are journals on information technology, engineering, technology, technology and business. There are also country and industry profiles and company information.

What if I want to save an article or a chapter of a book?

Knovel, The Engineering and IT Reference Library, The E journals and the TOC services all allows you to save, print or email articles, or file them to read later.

What if I'm looking for a specific piece of information?

All of our resources (except for the free web e journals list) allow you to search by keyword, and will search the text of articles as article titles, authors and subject keywords.

 

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