Library

Located at the ICE headquarters at One Great George Street, the ICE Library is one of the largest resources in civil engineering in the world with over 130,000 publications.

Access a continually expanding collection of civil engineering publications

Curated by qualified librarians, our collection of civil engineering literature spans more than 200 years; making it one of the UK's most comprehensive specialist engineering resources.

Christmas closure

The ICE Group and Library will be closed over the festive period from the end of the day on Friday 20 December until Thursday 02 January 2025, which will be the first working day in the new year.

During this time, our e-library and digital resources remain accessible but no other services will be available.

Wishing you all the best for the holiday season and a successful 2025 from all of us at the Institution of Civil Engineers Library and Archives.

Browse our digital resources

Access our ebooks, journals, and reference material from your desktop PC, tablet or phone.

ICE Archives

ICE archives contain records relating to the ICE from its formation in 1818 to the present.

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Members Resources Hub

A dedicated space available exclusively for ICE members to explore our library collection, work and network with other members.

Learning and exhibitions centre

Located in ICE's groundbreaking Infrastructure Learning Hub at One Great George Street, the centre is a space for creativity, innovation and inspiration.

Library services

The ICE Library is home to one of the world's largest dedicated collection of civil engineering materials. In addition to our electronic catalogue which is available 24 hours a day, we also offer the following services.

Search the library catalogue

Search the library's entire print and electronic collection. ICE members can also request print titles via postal loan.

Loan service

ICE members of all grades can borrow up to three items in person or by post. The loan period is three weeks. Unless requested by another user, you can renew online.

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Research and document supply services

We can assist with literature-based enquiries and, wherever possible, undertake some literature-based research on your behalf. We also offer a remote document supply service as well as a digitisation on demand service and supply photocopies or PDF's of papers where copyright allows.

ICE Image Library

The ICE Image Library offers a gallery of images from the extensive collection of the Library and Archives at ICE. These include historic engineering photos, illustrations and drawings.

Library ebook acquisitions

The ICE Library provides free access to a growing collection of electronic books (ebooks) which are available to ICE members worldwide 24/7. To be kept regularly up to date with the latest titles, you can view our lists of each month's acquisitions below.

Contact and visiting information

Address

One Great George Street

Westminster

London, SW1P 3AA

Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0)20 7665 2251

Visiting

The Library Information Desk in the Members Resources Hub is open Monday - Friday 09:15 - 17:30.

Meet our librarians - Debra Francis

The ICE is a very international place to work. There is something for everyone who works here. It's a learning process everyday. Everyday I learn something new, every single day.

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