Visiting the Library
We are open Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
The Library is located in Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG and is open Tuesday – Thursday, 10am-5pm.
To ensure staff availability, we kindly ask you to let us know you are coming in advance. To make an appointment, please email library@geolsoc.org.uk with your preferred date.
Who can visit the Library?
Geological Society Members:
Members of the following organisations (proof of membership required):
- Courtyard Societies (Linnean Society, Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Astronomical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, Society of Antiquaries)
- AAPG
- PESGB
- Geological Association of Canada
- Geological Society of America
- Institute of Geologists of Ireland
- Institution of Materials Mining and Metallurgy
- Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Non-members
The Library's collections can be consulted by non-members for a charge of £25 per day (£15 after 1pm). Concessions (Students/Retired/Unwaged): £10.00. Please email library@geolsoc.org.uk for more information.
Become a Friend of the Society for £50 a year and enjoy unlimited access to the Library - find out more
Using the Archives
The Archivist is available to welcome researchers who wish to consult the archive collections, including non-members (free of charge). Please email archivist@geolsoc.org.uk for further details.
Visiting the William Smith map
William Smith's 1815 geological map is displayed in the Society's entrance hall and can be viewed Tuesday-Thursday, 9.30am-5pm. Please enquire at Reception. No appointment is necessary. Find out more