Literature Searches
This service is available to all Fellows of the Geological Society and employees of Corporate Affiliates. It is not available to non-members.
The Library has access to a number of bibliographic databases, both online and on CD-ROM, which are listed below.
Database searches can be made by Fellows visiting the Library (an appointment is advisable) or can be carried out by the Library staff (Charges apply). Literature search results can be printed out or downloaded to disk or memory stick as required. These can be purchased at the Library Enquiry Desk. To prevent the introduction of computer viruses, people are not allowed to use disks or memory sticks they have brought with them.
Requests for literature searches by library staff should be submitted using the online Literature Search Form.
Alternatively print out a PDF version of the form and fax or post it to the Library.
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.
Coal Abstracts
Produced by IEA Coal Research and consisting of two discs: the Archive (1987-1989) and the Current (1990-1998). Contains over 16000 records.
GeoRef
CD-ROM version of the American Geological Institute's geoscience database. 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.
Groundwater & Soil Contamination
Over 45,000 bibliographic references from the AGI's databases to documents published since 1975 are cited covering the topics of geology, hydrology and the environment. It has a strong bias towards U.S. publications and includes all relevant U.S. Geological Survey publications and other departments such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
IMMAGE
The IMMAGE database contains references to the scientific and engineering literature of the international minerals industry. It covers material published from 1979 and now contains over 75,000 references to published papers, 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.
International Civil Engineering Abstracts This database provides access to an archive of over 70, 000 article abstracts dating back to 1976, covering all aspects of engineering. This is available online in the Society’s Library only.
Petroleum Abstracts
Records from the previous 10 years are available online on computers in the Central Library. Ask a member of library staff to log you in. Earlier records are available on the CD-ROM terminal.
This database covers petroleum exploration, production, development and transportation. It also covers related environmental, safety and health topics.
Information included is from papers, books, journal articles, government reports, conference proceedings and patent filings from around the world.
Worldwide Mining on Disc
Full-text database covering Mining Journal, Mining Magazine and Mining Annual Review (which includes Metals & Minerals Annual Review) from 1981-present.
The Library has access to a number of bibliographic databases, both online and on CD-ROM, which are listed below.
Database searches can be made by Fellows visiting the Library (an appointment is advisable) or can be carried out by the Library staff (Charges apply). Literature search results can be printed out or downloaded to disk or memory stick as required. These can be purchased at the Library Enquiry Desk. To prevent the introduction of computer viruses, people are not allowed to use disks or memory sticks they have brought with them.
Requests for literature searches by library staff should be submitted using the online Literature Search Form.
Alternatively print out a PDF version of the form and fax or post it to the Library.
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.
CD-ROMs available in the Geological Society Library
Coal Abstracts
Produced by IEA Coal Research and consisting of two discs: the Archive (1987-1989) and the Current (1990-1998). Contains over 16000 records.
GeoRef
CD-ROM version of the American Geological Institute's geoscience database. 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.
Groundwater & Soil Contamination
Over 45,000 bibliographic references from the AGI's databases to documents published since 1975 are cited covering the topics of geology, hydrology and the environment. It has a strong bias towards U.S. publications and includes all relevant U.S. Geological Survey publications and other departments such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
IMMAGE
The IMMAGE database contains references to the scientific and engineering literature of the international minerals industry. It covers material published from 1979 and now contains over 75,000 references to published papers, 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.
International Civil Engineering Abstracts This database provides access to an archive of over 70, 000 article abstracts dating back to 1976, covering all aspects of engineering. This is available online in the Society’s Library only.
Petroleum Abstracts
Records from the previous 10 years are available online on computers in the Central Library. Ask a member of library staff to log you in. Earlier records are available on the CD-ROM terminal.
This database covers petroleum exploration, production, development and transportation. It also covers related environmental, safety and health topics.
Information included is from papers, books, journal articles, government reports, conference proceedings and patent filings from around the world.
Worldwide Mining on Disc
Full-text database covering Mining Journal, Mining Magazine and Mining Annual Review (which includes Metals & Minerals Annual Review) from 1981-present.