Library catalogue
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Visit the Library at Burlington HouseOur collections consist of the virtual (accessible via our Virtual Library) and the physical. The physical collections are comprised of loanable books, journals and reference items. The Historical Collection is available both physically, in Burlington House, and online, through our Historical Collection.
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Borrowing Books
Members of the ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ and associated institutions are welcome to borrow loanable items from the collection.
Book Loans (On Site)
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Borrowing: Either ask the receptionist to check out your loans or you can use our on a computer in the Computer Room (if you have a booking), or from your smartphone. Help on how to use this is on display in the Computer Room, or on this .
Returns: You may return your loan(s) to the receptionist.
Book Loans (From Home)
Borrowing: E-mail us below with your RSC number, address, and the details of your loan(s) requests (Title, and ID number as found on the Library Catalogue). We pay the postage to you.
Returns: Post the item(s) back to Library, ÀË»¨Ö±²¥, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA (you pay the postage to us).
M25 Cards (Access25)
Please apply for an M25 Card by printing, completing and posting the to the Library, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA or scanning and sending it by email below.
Contact the library at Burlington House
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 7440 3373
Digital Collection
The Digital Collection (formerly the Virtual Library) provides members with free access to a range of chemical resources from several different publishers.
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The Historical Collection
With over 3,000 items, the ÀË»¨Ö±²¥'s Historical Collection comprehensively covers the development and evolution of the chemical sciences from the 16th century to the 21st century. The majority of the collections are available to view online.
Library Publications
The Presidents of the Chemical Society and the ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ (1841-2024)
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Our journals
We publish over 50 world-leading journals that span the core chemical sciences and related fields.
Our databases
Rapid and easy access to accurate chemical information.
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