Information Services
We provide a range of services for anyone with an interest in the field of adult learning. Our services include a reference library and archive collection , specialist enquiry service, and a lifelong learning briefing sheet series.
Our enquiry service responds to questions about the work of NIACE, government policy and other adult learning matters. For more information, please email: enquiries@niace.org.uk or phone 0116 2044200.
We have put together the answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions received at NIACE, if your question doesn't appear on this page you can contact us directly using the form on the Contact Us page
Adult Education Library
Our unique reference library collection covers adult education, lifelong learning and related subjects to these areas. We welcome visits from practitioners, researchers and anyone with an interest in adult education. The library is based in our office at Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester. Please contact us to make an appointment.
All library materials are catalogued on our electronic library management system. We are hoping to provide online access to our library catalogue later this year. In the meantime we are able to offer literature searches based on the library catalogue for a number of subjects. Please contact us stating your subject of interest for a list to be posted or emailed to you.
Details about NIACE publications can be found here
Archive Collection
Our archive collection covers the following areas:
- NIACE and forerunners Committee minutes and papers.
- Reference collection of NIACE/REPLAN/UDACE publications.
- Small collection of early 20th century periodicals and adult education books.
If you have any questions about the archive or would like to arrange a visit please contact us.
Map and Directions to NIACE Library