Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Is my login for this site the same as my login for www.energyinst.org?

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Q: I’m still having trouble logging in.

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Q. What is ‘My Profile’?

As a registered user, when you are logged in you will have access to your profile page

In this area you can update your password and, if you are an EI Member, you can also update your interests and work areas.

The profile page also recognises EI Scientific and Technical Committee members (who gain access to a secure working area) and any other subscriptions you have.

Documents on this website can be found by using the quick search tool above (in the green bar). Alternatively, you can browse the Collections for information on a particular topic.

Q. How does the search engine work?

When you search, using a word or phrase, the search engine returns your results by ‘content type’ which are:

• Published Resources
• News and Abstracts
• Contacts and Networks
• Training and Events
• Periodicals
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• New Energy World

Each content type is divided into different “Types” such as books, articles, organisation addresses, conferences or job profiles.

You can filter your results using the options on the left hand side by date, subject, availability (online resource or physical document in the library) and content type.

Location

First Floor, Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7AR

Opening times

9.00 am - 4.00 pm (UK time), Mondays - Thursdays. By appointment only.

Please contact the Knowledge Team to book.

All visitors are welcome to the library for free. EI members will be given priority.

Photocopying in the Library (prices inclusive of VAT)

Up to 10 A4 copies 25p each 
11 – 50 A4 copies 20p each 
Over 50 A4 copies 18p each

Colour copies 
5p for each sheet in addition to above charges

Photocopying service carried out by EI staff (includes e-mail or UK delivery via post)

Members - Minimum Charge (20 copies or less) £10+ VAT – extra pages 50p
Non Members - Minimum Charge (20 copies or less) £20+ VAT – extra pages £1
Plus any applicable commercial copyright fees

Photocopying service carried out by EI staff (for overseas delivery)

As above plus postage (£5 if paying in advance).

Loans

EI Members - We ask that you refund the cost of postage. Loans are free if you collect the items.

To arrange a postal loan just e-mail knowledge@energyinst.org giving your name, your EI membership number and the book title.

You may borrow up to four items at a time for up to four weeks. You may renew an item if no-one else wants to borrow it.

Interlibrary loans – Loans of light items (i.e. costing less than £1 to send first class) - £5 Loans of heavier items - £10 (if an item is very heavy we will inform you of the charge before we send it)

Staff Research

Quick research (5-10 minutes) - FREE

• staff research time (£60+VAT per hour for Members; £120+VAT per hour for non-Members) (Minimum fee £20 + VAT)
• photocopying costs, telecommunications costs, etc.

We will give an estimate, and/or work to an agreed budget

Photocopy declaration forms

Before we can supply a photocopy you must complete and sign a photocopy declaration form and either e-mail or send it to us (for legal purposes we need your signature):

• For private use - Photocopy declaration form - non commercial
• For commercial use - Photocopy declaration form - commercial

All charges include VAT unless otherwise stated, and are subject to change without notice