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For the time being, as we settle in, any visits will be by prior appointment. Please email library@royensoc.co.uk or call 01727899387 with any questions or to arrange your visit.
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Member Services
Collection Highlights – Coming soon
RES Publications in the Library
Archive
History of RES Library
Scan and Copy Requests
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Founded in 1833 to meet the research needs of Members and Fellows of the Society, the RES Library holds 12,000 books, 800 journal titles, and 50,000 reprints covering all areas of entomology and related areas, with a focus on specialist material less likely to be found in general collections. Our rare book collection includes 1,500 titles, from 1609 onwards.
Details of how Members and Fellows can access a selection of entomology e-books via CABI Digital Library can be found on our Member Resources Page. (Login required.)
The majority of our Archive collections can be searched via the National Archives Discovery catalogue.
British Entomological and Natural History Society (BENHS), Amateur Entomologists Society (AES) and Zoological Society of London (ZSL) members may also access the RES Library and Archive. Email library@royensoc.co.uk to make an appointment.
Our Library Acquisitions Policy can be read here.
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