Literature Searches
The Library has access to a number of bibliographic databases, which are listed below.
Fellows and Corporate Affiliates can search the databases for free when visiting the Library. Ask a member of Library staff to log you in. Results can be printed, e-mailed, or downloaded onto memory stick (available to purchase at the Library Enquiry Desk).
Alternatively, searches can be carried out by staff and e-mailed or posted (Charges apply).
Non-members visiting the Library can use the databases for an additional charge of £10.00 per half hour (+ VAT).
Requests for literature searches by library staff should be submitted using the online Literature Search Form.
Alternatively you can print out a PDF version of the form below and fax, post or e-mail it to the Library.
Fellows and Corporate Affiliates can search the databases for free when visiting the Library. Ask a member of Library staff to log you in. Results can be printed, e-mailed, or downloaded onto memory stick (available to purchase at the Library Enquiry Desk).
Alternatively, searches can be carried out by staff and e-mailed or posted (Charges apply).
Non-members visiting the Library can use the databases for an additional charge of £10.00 per half hour (+ VAT).
Requests for literature searches by library staff should be submitted using the online Literature Search Form.
Alternatively you can print out a PDF version of the form below and fax, post or e-mail it to the Library.
- Download the literature search form (.pdf20 Kb)
Online (subscription) databases available in the Society's Library
GeoRef
Internet version of the American Geological Institute's geoscience database. Ask Library staff to log on for you. It contains more than 1.5 million records covering North America since 1785 and all other areas worldwide since 1933. It is equivalent to the Bibliography of North American Geology, Bibliography and Index of Geology Exclusive of North America, Geophysical Abstracts and Bibliography and Index of Geology.
IMMAGE
Produced by the Institution of Materials, Minerals & Mining, the IMMAGE database contains over 75.000 references to the scientific and engineering literature of the international minerals industry published since 1979. Includes, books, reports, etc. covering technical research and development and operating practices in economic geology, mining technology and extraction processing for metalliferous and industrial minerals, worldwide. Ask Library staff to log on for you.
Petroleum Abstracts
Records dating from 1965 onwards are available online on computers in the Central Library. Ask a member of library staff to log you in. This is the most comprehensive database available for petroleum exploration, production, development and transportation. It also covers related environmental, safety and health topics. References are included from books, journal articles, government reports, conference proceedings and patent filings from around the world.
Free Online Literature Search Databases
If you would like to do a literature search yourself, but are unable to visit the Library, see our list of free (multi-subject) literature search databases or read our leaflet below which lists a selection of these resources.
- Literature search databases in geoscience sciences (.pdf334 Kb)