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 help you plan your visit to the Library and Archives at Savoy Place, including 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 available and treasures within the Archives.
Library service
Library services on offer include browsing the Library online catalogue to search for book and journal titles, a document supply service for obtaining copies of articles and an Interlibrary loans service. There is also advice for non-members on becoming a Library-only-member at a small annual fee to allow them to borrow books and use our services. Non UK members can also borrow books from the Library. Research Services is an excellent service provided by knowledgeable staff that is available for you or your company when requiring technical or business information.
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.
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 engineering and IT books and journal articles
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.
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- Biographies of prominent engineers
- Archives research guides
- Online exhibitions
Library forms
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