Library services

Curated by qualified librarians, our collection of structural engineering literature spans more than 250 years; making it one of the UK's most comprehensive specialist engineering resources.

Special arrangements in light of COVID-19:

Access to the Library located within our London offices is suspended until further notice
Library staff are working at HQ two days per week (usually Tuesday and Thursday)
Due to the above our postal loan response times will be slower than usual
Our ebook collection remains accessible

Shelves in the IStructE library

Search the Institution's entire print and electronic collection (print titles can be requested via postal loan)

<h4>Browse our ebook collection</h4>

Access over 400 of the most important structural engineering books from your desktop PC, tablet or phone

IStructE librarian, Rob Thomas

We can assist with literature-based enquiries and, wherever possible, undertake some literature-based research on your behalf

Downloads

Conditions of loan (.pdf, 96 kB)

Commercial copyright declaration (.pdf, 72 kB)

Non-commercial copyright declaration (.pdf, 74 kB)

Visit us

NOTICE: due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the Library is closed to visitors until further notice.

The Institution of Structural Engineers
47-58 Bastwick Street
London
EC1V 3PS
United Kingdom

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