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National Meteorological Library and Archive

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Library
The Library is based at the Met Office in Exeter.
How to find us in Exeter

Opening:
Monday to Friday 0830-1630

Enquiries:
Tel: +44 (0)1392 884841
E-mail the library

Archive
The Archive is located at Great Moor House, Sowton Industrial Estate (near Met Office HQ) with the Devon Record Office.
How to find us in Exeter

Opening:
Monday to Friday 1000-1800

Enquiries:
Tel: +44 (0)1392 360987
E-mail the archive

Records for Scotland are held at:
Met Office
Saughton House
Broomhouse Drive
Edinburgh EH11 3XQ
Tel: +44 (0)131 528 7311

Many people have an interest in the weather and the processes that cause it, which is why the National Meteorological Library and Archive is open to everyone.

Holding one of the most comprehensive collections on meteorology anywhere in the world, the Library and Archive are vital for the maintenance of the public memory of the weather, the storage of meteorological records and as a major resource for scientific research.

Online catalogue
Online catalogue

You can search the catalogue online:
To look up items in the Library and Archive, you can search the online catalogue.
Search the online catalogue
Getting the most from your searches

Our unique collection of weather images is now available. The collection illustrates all aspects of meteorology, from clouds and weather phenomena, to instruments and the work of the Met Office.
Browse the image collection
How to submit your own images

Learn more about the weather...
We provide Fact Sheets to give an introduction to various aspects of meteorology (see also the Met Office Learning Centre).

Both the Library and Archive are open to any member of the public. Customers will need to provide proof of ID and address before using the Archive or before borrowing items from the Library. Archive records for Scotland are held in Edinburgh, and for Northern Ireland in Belfast.

Some examples of what we hold
Our collections provide a fascinating record of past weather and of the development of the science of meteorology from its beginnings to the latest research, including our unique collection of images...

Latest additions
The collection is constantly being updated as the latest scientific research is published. The Monthly Accessions List records all items added to the collection in the last month, including individual papers as they are catalogued...

Book pile

A licence may be needed for commercial reuse or copying of information held in the Library and Archive.

Scope of the Library and Archive (PDF, 68 kb)