UPDATED 1 Sept: The EI library in London is temporarily closed to the public, as a precautionary measure in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation. The Knowledge Service will still be answering email queries via email , or via live chats during working hours (09:15-17:00 GMT). Our e-library is always open for members here: eLibrary , for full-text access to over 200 e-books and millions of articles. Thank you for your patience.
Library
EI members gain prioritised access to our beautiful library located in the heart of London. Book an appointment to have a quiet, inspirational place for research where our librarians will be on hand to help with any research enquiry you may have. The London Library provides a wealth of physical resources that members can use to inform themselves as the world moves forward to a just global energy transition.
Not only is the Cosgrove room, our beautiful library that features a ceiling painting speculated to be painted by Biagio Rebecca in 1777, available but so is our Archive, an invaluable resource that features historical publications dating back to 1819.
Opening Hours:
Mondays - Thursdays 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Visits are by appointment only. There are three slots available:
- Morning (9.00am - Midday)
- Afternoon (1.00pm - 4.00pm)
- All Day (9.00am - 4.00pm)
You do not need to pay to visit the library for research and studying purposes. All visitors are welcome, however EI members will be given priority.
The London Library Facilities include:
Access to:
- Physical copies of the leading periodicals in the energy, oil and gas sectors.
- EI publications including best practice, standards and reports.
- Our Archive Room and resources. These include historical publications such as The Journal of the Institute of Petroleum, Energy World, and Oil and Gas Journal. A full list is here.
- Borrowing items, requesting items and interlibrary loans (search our catalogue using the Search EI resources box above)
- Photocopying, printing and scanning facilities
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Research Services: The EI Knowledge Team handles queries that range from very specific questions, which may be answered immediately, to those which require extensive research on a particular subject.
Members can hire the London Library for conferences, meetings and seminars, for a fee. Our friendly and experienced staff can ensure all your venue requirements are catered for.
Please contact us on:
Email: knowledge@energyinst.org
Phone: 020 7467 7115/7104
Address: Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AR
