Library and Information Services

The NFER library offers a range of information services that support educational research and provide information about education.

Enquiry service
The Enquiries Unit welcomes enquiries from parents, researchers, students, schools and media organisations, covering all aspects of education and related subjects. We can only accept enquiries by email. A selection of reading lists are also available.

Copyright clearance
If you would like to obtain copyright clearance to reproduce NFER published materials (Print and electronic), contact Janet May Bowles on 01753 637288 or email j.may-bowles@nfer.ac.uk.

Public access to the Library
The Library is open to the public and researchers and holds a unique collection of research resources, including all reports and books written by NFER staff. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 9.15-5.15. Contact us to arrange a visit. Research staff and students at UK universities may be eligible to access other university libraries through the UK Libraries Plus, SCONUL vacation access or Research Extra schemes. Ask your university library for more information.

Library catalogue
You can access and search the NFER’s extensive library catalogue with more than 26,000 items, making it a invaluable resource for anyone involved in education and educational research. Click here for online thesaurus.

Current Educational Research in the UK database
CERUK is a free internet database that aims to include all post-graduate or equivalent research in the United Kingdom covering all educational levels, including adult, lifelong and continuing education and training. Full text is available where it has been supplied to us. You can set up email alerts to notify you when new items of interest are added to the database.

If you would like your research to be added to the database, you can complete an online submission form or download forms in Word format. You can contact us on 01753 637004 or email ceruk@nfer.ac.uk.

nferdirect email updates
Subscribe to our free monthly email alert, containing information about our research in progress, findings for competed research, publications and news.

ontheweb current awareness service
ontheweb, our free monthly web-based current awareness service. It highlights recent reports, publications and useful documents from prominent UK and international educational research-related websites which are available to download or view without payment.

Children's Services Discussion List
The list is for information professionals and researchers who provide services covering the Children's Services agenda. Also see Children's Services research area.

enquiries@nfer.ac.uk

Enquiries Unit
NFER Library
The Mere
Upton Park
Slough SL1 2DQ