Literature Searches

Customised literature searches from ChildData are available on request. Current rates are:

  • Local Authority NCB members: Free
  • Other NCB members: £4.00
  • Non-members: £10.00

You can order a search by telephoning the Library Enquiry Line or by sending an email. For email requests, please include your full name and postal address.

Enquiry Line Tel: +44(0)20 7843 6008
(Available from Monday to Friday: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm)

Email address:  library@ncb.org.uk

If you are unable to obtain photocopies of journal articles from your college or local public library, we can provide photocopies of up to a maximum of four journal articles at a cost of £5.00 per article, payable with order. Whole books or pamphlets cannot be copied. Under the Copyright Act 1988, a separate declaration form must be completed for each item requested.

If you wish to order photocopies, please use this Copyright Declaration Form and return by post enclosing a large stamped addressed envelope.

Copyright Declaration Form [PDF 111KB]

Postal Address:
Library & Information Service
National Children's Bureau
8 Wakley Street
London
EC1V 7QE

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