Inter-Library Loans
Information for Fellows & Corporate Affiliates
Items not held by the Library may be obtained for Fellows and employees of Corporate Affiliates via our interlibrary loan service. Copies of papers can be supplied electronically by the British Library via their Secure Electronic Delivery system. Before requesting this please ensure that you can read the test document on the British Library's SED page.
Charges
| Obtaining |
Our Charge (Fellow / Corporate Affiliate) |
| Electronic copy from British Library |
Standard Service: £11.00* / £13.00* |
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24 Hour Service: £18.00* / £20.00* |
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2 Hour Service: £27.00* / £29.00* |
| Paper copy from British Library |
£12.50* / £14.50* |
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* VAT (& Copyright Fees if applicable) will be added to this charge. Supply to members overseas incurs a 15% surcharge. |
| Loan from British Library |
Standard Service: £16.50 / £18.50 |
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24 Hour Service: £24.00 |
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2 Hour Service: £33.50 |
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(+ return postage if applicable) |
| British Library Loan renewal |
£5.00 |
| Photocopy / Loan from other libraries |
Surcharge applies if cost exceeds British Library's charge |
| Thesis Loan or Purchase |
Details of prices / availability on request |
Information for Librarians
The Library will supply libraries with photocopies of papers or lending books (UK and Irish libraries only). Details of availability and charges can be obtained on application to the Library.
Charges
| Supplying |
Our charge |
| Photocopying |
Non-Members rates apply (see above) |
| Loan (charged by weight of package) |
£15 (up to 2kg) |
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£30 (from 2 to 10 kg) |
How to order:
Photocopies:
For private research, please send us the document request form.
For commercial research, please submit requests via email or the address below.
Loans:
Requests should be made via email or the address below.
Address:
The Library, Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG
Tel: 020 7432 0999 / Fax: 020 7439 3470