This guide is intended as an easy reference for members of the Network to books and other resources held in our library. Subjects include donor conception, infertility and general parenting and disclosure issues, as well as books written for children which parents can use to help explain their origins. These are available to be borrowed from the library on request for a period of two months, unless requested by another member. They may be borrowed at the national meetings or alternatively I will send them by post discreetly in a plain envelope. There is no charge to DC Network members for borrowing books, cassettes and videos, apart from the cost of the return postage. When books are not returned I will send a reminding note; if they are still not returned I will ask for them to be paid for.

We have some excellent new books and videos in the library. I would particularly recommend Caroline Lorbachs book "Experiences of Donor Conception Parents, Offspring and Donors through the years" and the "Dr Foster Infertility Guide".
Details of these books are in the text below.

The library also keeps information published in the journal " Journal of Infertility Counselling", and clippings from national newspapers and magazines, which are available to be viewed at the DC Network national meetings. On request we can provide information on particular issues, and photocopies of newspaper and magazine articles.

We also hold a copy of the helpful booklet from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority "The Patient's Guide to DI and IVF Clinics". This is available free from the HFEA, 30 Artillery Lane, London, E1 7LS. Phone: 020 7377 5077 or can be accessed through their website www.hfea.gov.uk

The book list is divided into specific topics (1) Donor Insemination (2) Egg and Embryo Donation (3) General Infertility (4) Secrecy Issues (5) Parenting (6) Solo and Lesbian Parenting (7) Social, Ethical and Legal Perspectives (8) Books for Children (9) Adoption click here for videos and cassettes