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Self-study

Examples of activities that fall into the category of self-study.

  • Reading books, journals and articles
  • Research through internet searches and digital information sources
  • Online technical communities & discussion forums
  • Authoring.

What does the IET provide when it comes to self-study?

Books

Members are entitled to a 35 per cent discount on books published by the IET (Note: discount applied to one copy per title).
Go to Bookshop

Digital Library

Stay up to date with the latest engineering research in your field with the IET Digital Library. Search thousands of abstracts for journal articles, eBook chapters, magazines, conference publications and seminar digests. You can access content with a full subscription to one of our titles or by purchasing eBooks, chapters and articles individually. IET Knowledge Packs can also be used to access individual articles and eBook chapters. Ten Knowledge Packs are included with IET membership.
Go to https://digital-library.theiet.org/

IET EngX

IET EngX is our online social collaboration platform which enables individuals to connect, share knowledge, ideas and opportunities with a network of individuals. It enables our volunteers, members and non-members to engage with like-minded people and collaborate on projects and activities for the benefit of the global science, engineering and technology community.
Go to https://engx.theiet.org

Engineering & Technology magazine

Engineering & Technology is one of our most valued membership benefits, keeping engineers at the leading edge of their discipline. Its multiple award-winning contents are available in print, online and as a free app for Android and iOS devices, allowing members to read the magazine in their preferred format.
Go to https://eandt.theiet.org/

Factfiles

Providing unbiased information for members, teachers, students and the general public (free of charge).
Go to Factfiles

IET.tv

Watch live or archived events, research seminars or presentations (all videos are available free of charge to members) featuring industry experts via the Internet. The IET.tv team has now taken the platform to a new level, making it easier for members to seamlessly find relevant content, thanks to powerful, new video transcript search functionality – Engineering Video Intelligence (EVI). By choosing EVI search on the IET.tv homepage or using the EVI search toggle on the search results page, users can now search for keywords or phrases across the video database.

The search functionality also enables users to navigate to individual words or phrases within the video whilst the video is playing and will recommend related videos from the database based on search results.

Another great feature allows members who are logged in to IET.tv to save searches and add clips of videos to their personal playlist for viewing at a later date.
Go to https://tv.theiet.org/

IET Wiring Regulations

The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) is the national standard to which all electrical installations in the UK should conform.  The electrical site provides key information about BS 7671 as well as free Wiring Matters articles for technical insight and information on developments to the industry.
Go to https://electrical.theiet.org/

Inspec

Renowned for the quality of its indexing, Inspec is the leading bibliographic database for physics, engineering and technology research, containing over 17 million abstracts. Members of the IET can access this essential online research tool at highly discounted fees.
Go to Inspec

Journals

Access the latest research in your chosen engineering field with IET Journals, available online through the IET Digital Library.

This suite of over 30 journals spans the entire spectrum of engineering and technology. Subscribe to a journal to stay up to date or download individual articles to read on the go as you need them. IET members receive an 80 per cent discount on individual journal subscriptions and 10 Knowledge Packs to download individual articles. There are also thousands of open access articles you can access free of charge.
Go to https://digital-library.theiet.org/content/journals;jsessionid=3dq1px6brvhcv.x-iet-live-01

Library and archives

The Knowledge Centre forms part of the Faraday Centre - a comfortable, welcoming space designed for members' use.

Members can access a wealth of searchable information - in print and online - from our outstanding specialist engineering-related collections.

The IET Archives has moved to their new location at Savoy Hill House. A purpose-built repository housing core collections and the rare books libraries is now open to researchers. 
Go to Library & Archives

Member News

Member-only magazine, which brings together news, information and resources from the IET. Between print editions, members can keep up to date with IET news on Member News online.
Go to Member News

Government policy and submissions

Members can read about our work in providing independent, evidence-based policy advice to government and other agencies. Members can contribute to submissions to Government consultations and express an interest in joining one of our expert panels covering a broad range of topics including communications, education and skills, energy, innovation and emerging technologies, manufacturing and transport.
Go to Government policy and submissions

Professional values

The trust you derive from being seen as a professional engineer is one of the many advantages of being a member of the IET, but it also means you have certain ethical responsibilities. We can help you to understand the demands of professional ethical standards in your own life with dedicated guidance and resources.
Go to Professional values

IET Codes and Guidance

IET Codes and Guidance publishes a range of standards, Codes of Practice and guidance materials for professional engineers, using its expertise to achieve consensus on best practice in emerging and established technology fields.
Go to IET Standards

Career Manager

Plan, record and review your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) using our skills development and recording tool.

You can also submit your annual CPD record.

Read more about Career Manager