Library and Archives

The IET Library was founded in 1880 and contains a world-class collection of digital and printed resources on all areas of engineering and technology. 

The IET Archives collects and preserves the IET's records since its foundation in 1871, also holding collections related to the history of science, engineering and technology (SET) since the 14th century. 

Virtual Library

Virtual Library

Virtual Library

Electronic books and journals: EBSCO, Engineering and IT Reference Library, Faulkner reports, Knovel, Wiley, and Key Note. 

Library services

Library services

Library services

Information on all library services including, how to become a library only member, latest news and book stock reviews.

Search the library online catalogue

Search the library online catalogue

Search for books and journals in our library stock. Members must be logged in to the website to request and reserve books. Use the My Stuff link to renew your books.

Research service

Research service

Technical and business information provided to you by our Information Officers. Preferential rates for members.

Document Supply Image

Document Supply

Provides copies of articles at a charged rate. An inter-library loan service is also available to members and other UK libraries. 

Library loans and renewals

Library loans and renewals

How to use the library loan service, includes how to request, reserve, return and renew books from the library. 

Renew library books myself

Renew library books myself

Time to renew your books? Why not renew them yourself using the information provided to help you.

Archives resources

IET Archives

Archives

A unique collection of material promoting and preserving the history of science, engineering and technology. 

Image from Giovani Aldini's Essai theorique et experimental sur le Galvanisme 1804

Search the Archives online catalogue

Search catalogue descriptions from deposited collections and IET records. 

IET Library c1950s

Library and Archives history

Information on the history of the IET Library and Archives, its foundation and collections. 

Faraday Lecture 1963 Piezo-electric crystal

IET history

Resources for the history of the IET and Savoy Place plus lists of officials. 

Detail from the Dudley watercolours of HMS Agamemnon laying the Atlantic Telegraph 1858

Research guides

A general overview on popular subjects and various sources available within the Archives collections to assist you with your research.

Silvanus Philips Thompson in academic dress

Biographies

A wealth of  biographical information on many eminent scientists and pioneers in the engineering profession.

Detail of an illustration from Methodus Geometrica 1598

Archives highlights

Highlights from the collections relating to the history and development of science, engineering and technology. 

Detail from Mazda Electric Lamps advertisement

Archives online exhibitions

The exhibitions showcase images and stories from a number of popular topics using material from the Archives. 

Library and Archives blog

Woman reading a Library and Archives blog entry

Read our blog

Find all the latest news, including the changes being made to services as we prepare temporarily to vacate Savoy Place.

Twitter

Follow us on Twitter

Follow us on Twitter

Keep up to date with library and archives services. Enjoy reading our fascinating facts found within our archives collections.

Visit/contact the Library and Archives

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Open to members and the general public.

The Library will be closed for staff training on 12 June 2013

Library Tel: +44(0)20 7344 5461 
Email: libdesk@theiet.org

Archives Tel: +44(0)20 7344 8407 
Email: archives@theiet.org

Library only membership

View of the Library reading room at IET London: Savoy Place

Library only membership

Non-members can gain access to library services including book loans, by becoming a library only member for a small charge.


Library virtual tour

IET Library reading room

Video tour of the IET Library

Explore the IET Library by 360 degree video.