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Inspec: Trusted content and precision analytics

IET Inspec is a scientific and technical database with precise, expert indexing for subject-specific and interdisciplinary research in the fields of engineering, physics and computer science.

It contains over 26 million records of research literature from hundreds of trusted global publishers, and for more than 50 years it’s been an essential discovery tool to numerous prestigious institutions around the world. 

Paired with Inspec Analytics, our dynamic research intelligence tool, research professionals can explore beyond the literature to uncover trends and patterns that were previously locked away, across a wide range of physics and engineering disciplines at both local and global levels.

Access Inspec

You can access Inspec via our vendor partners or through Inspec Direct.

Inspec content and coverage

Explore the subjects classifications.

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Why choose Inspec?

Find out what makes Inspec the definitive research database for the world's top universities. 

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Inspec Analytics

A dynamic research intelligence tool for engineering professionals, librarians, faculty and researchers to explore the connected networks of scientific research, and identify global trends and patterns.

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Highlights and roadmap

See what our team has been working on to continue updating and improving Inspec and Inspec Analytics.

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Guides and support

We’ve collected a range of useful downloads to help you get acquainted with all aspects of Inspec.

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XML integration - Inspec

Integrate the Inspec database to connect to your own databases and systems.

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Inspec Archive

Explore over 800k historic records from 1898-1968 electronically.

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Subscribe to Inspec

Support every stage of the research workflow with Inspec and Inspec Analytics to maximise the impact of your team’s research. Explore subscription options to purchase Inspec for your organisation.

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