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The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) library service supports the learning, research and information needs of members, academics, university students and anyone interested in actuarial science worldwide. The library collections cover the full spectrum of actuarial science, including areas such as insurance, pensions, investment, finance, health and care and risk management. Resources A collection of over 10,000 books, papers and conference proceedings focussed on actuarial science. Current journals and trade magazines covering all areas of professional practice. Thousands of electronic journal articles and ebooks available to members anywhere in the world 24 hours a day. An online library catalogue of over 40,000 references to books, papers and articles, many with links to full text content. Access to core reading, course notes and textbooks for IFoA Fellowship, CERA and Certified Actuarial Analyst qualifications. Reference access to a collection of landmark texts in the development of actuarial science bringing to life the history of actuaries and their profession.
London library and members lounge Services Enquiry service The librarians provide a professional enquiry service offering assistance in person at our London and Edinburgh offices, by email, telephone or post. Reading lists on actuarial and related topics on our website available to download. Literature searching service available on any topic. Biographical information and obituaries of members of the IFoA and their predecessor bodies. Loans and document supply Postal loans from our hard copy collections are available to members worldwide. Instant access for members to thousands of journal papers via our elibrary Inter Library Loans service for books and papers that are not in our collections. Study facilities Comfortable, quiet study spaces with internet access in our member lounges in London and Edinburgh. For further information on the libraries services, email: libraries@actuaries.org.uk
Edinburgh library and members lounge elibrary A comprehensive collection of ejournals available online anytime with full text access to thousands of academic papers. A growing collection of ebooks available to read on computer, tablet or mobile device. An online catalogue of library resources constantly updated with the latest actuarial research. To find out more visit: www.actuaries.org.uk/ learn-and-develop/ research-and-knowledge/ library-services Heritage collections Special collection of original historic works in early finance and insurance, demography, probability theory and life contingencies that shaped the evolution of actuarial science from the 17th century. Archives of the Society for Equitable Assurances since 1762, later the Equitable Life, the first company to write life assurance on actuarial principles and to designate the role of Actuary in modern insurance. Archives of the Institute of Actuaries, the Faculty of Actuaries, the Association of Scottish Life Offices and selected actuarial societies.
How to contact us Libraries London: Tel: +44 (0) 20 7632 2114 Edinburgh: Tel: +44 (0) 131 240 1311 Email: libraries@actuaries.org.uk Web: www.actuaries.org.uk If you are planning a visit, please let us know so we can be available to welcome you. Opening hours: 09.00 17.00 Monday to Friday. Closed on public holidays. www.actuaries.org.uk
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