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The Geological Society offers grades of membership for every stage of your career, from student to retirement. Find out about the benefits of membership, and how we can help you achieve and maintain Chartered status.
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Information on our Specialist and Regional groups, Joint Associations and Networks. Keep up to date with activities, news and events and find out how Fellows can get involved.
The Geological Society of London is the UK national society for geoscience, providing support to over 11,500 members in the UK and overseas. Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world.
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The Library's collections can be consulted by researchers, consultants and members of the public on payment of a fee.
If you wish to consult the Archive collections please contact the Archivist for further details.
An appointment is essential for non-members. To make an appointment call +44 (0) 20 7432 0999 or email library@geolsoc.org.uk. This is also an opportunity to ensure we have the materials you need and advise you if there is a better alternative.
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Guests of Fellows are not required to pay a fee unless using Library materials, in which case the above Private Research charges apply.
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