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Frequently Asked Questions

Charities and Back Issue Dealers


We often get asked to suggest places where people can donate or sell their old journal issues. The following places might be interested, but check with them before sending anything.

Our knowledge of some of these organisations is limited, so this listing is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation.


Charities


Education Aid
P.O. Box 3855
London
NW9 9LZ
info@educationaid.aol.com

The programme consists of free provision of books and literature to schools, universities and other institutions in developing countries for use as study and reference material. They collect from schools, universities, professional institutes, libraries, hospitals, publishers, companies and individuals.


Gaza Library Project
Mr Michael Payne
8 Dennys Lane
Kelsale
Saxmundham
Suffolk
IP17 2PD
Tel: 01728 603379
Fax: 01728 603379

Seeks to help create a public library of science and technology in Gaza. Supports academic institutions in Palestine by sending container-loads of donated books and journals.


Back Issue Dealers


Periodicals Service Company

Swets - Backsets

Visiting the William Smith and George Greenough maps

Information on visiting the William Smith and George Greenough maps can be found on our website at Visiting the William Smith map.

Lyell Collection access

Information about access is available on the Lyell Collection section of our website. This includes a Lyell Collection FAQ page. If you don't know, or have forgotten, your username and password contact Membership if you are a Fellow, and the Geological Society Publishing House if you are a subscriber, or use the "Forgot your username or password" link on the Lyell Collection login page.