The Knowledge Centre is the IET’s dedicated library space, located in the Faraday Centre on the second floor of Savoy Place.
We provide IET members and visitors with access to specialist engineering resources, work and study facilities, and expert library support.
Library opening times
The Knowledge Centre at Savoy Place is open between 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday. If you have any questions about visiting us, please email libdesk@theiet.org
Who can visit the library and borrow items?
All IET Members, including students, can visit the library without an appointment.
IET Members and members of other UK engineering institutions may borrow items available for loan. For more information, see library loans and renewals.
Non-IET members can access the library collections for reference purposes. Contact the library to arrange your visit.
Digital resources available in the library only
Access these resources while visiting the Knowledge Centre, on your own device or from our library PC.
Why not take a tour?
The library tour will introduce you to:
- The building and our physical library space
- Our physical collections
- Our online collections of electronic books and journals
Contact the Library to arrange your tour.
If you’re interested in the history of the IET or its archive collections, please contact the IET Archives.