CILT - Knowledge Centre

Knowledge Centre staff use all the resources at their disposal - the paper collection in the John Williams library, the online and in-house databases and any other internal or external information resource – to answer queries and provide information, quickly, efficiently and thoroughly. Please use the below links to explore our wide array of resources. Members must be logged in to access the full range.

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Please note that the databases below are benefits only available to CILT members, find out more about our membership or login to access Knowledge Centre facilities

Online Library Catalogue

The Online Library Catalogue is the search tool that provides remote access to the Institute’s specialist library of printed information. There are over 55,000 individually catalogued items which can be requested through the basket facility for The Knowledge Centre team to action.

Business Intelligence Service

The Business Intelligence Service (BIS) reflects a huge, virtual filing cabinet of approximately 7,000 journals from around the globe. The BIS also provides access to detailed international industry reports, plus country specific analysis and approximately 10,000 large global company profiles.

World Newspapers Today

World Newspapers Today is an extensive database of approximately 7,000 Global newspapers and magazines from more than 150 countries in 65 different languages. This searchable database allows members to enjoy these publications through CILT website instead of purchasing subscriptions.

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Information on inhouse databases

The John Williams Library

The John Williams Library, based at the CILT(UK) offices in Corby, Northamptonshire houses over 11,000 books, some of which date back to the 1890’s, and 250 journal titles, alongside numerous conference proceedings, corporate white papers, and a collection of historical texts relating to the Institute. The library is available at your fingertips, online, from wherever you and your computer happen to be.

Online Library Catalogue

The Online Library Catalogue is the search tool that provides remote access to the institutes specialist library of printed information. There are over 55,000 individually catalogued items which can be requested through the basket facility for the Knowledge Centre team to action. Books are posted free of charge within the UK and to BFPO addresses.

In House Databases

The In House Databases are resources that are exclusive to the Knowledge Centre Team and can be used on behalf of members as requested through information enquiries. The databases are also available to Corporate members visiting the John Williams Library.

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You can purchase books at a discounted rate at the CILT Bookshop. Kogan Page offers a preferential rate and access to a range of sector specific books.