Library and Information Services

The Library is located in Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG and is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm.

Information for Members

The following can use the Library any time during normal opening hours:

• Fellows and Candidate Fellows/Junior Candidate Fellows
• Employees of Corporate Affiliate companies (proof of employment required)
• Friends of the Geological Society (reference only)

Information for Non-Members

The Library's collections can be consulted by researchers, consultants and members of the public on payment of a visitor's fee.

Visitor's fees

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.

Visitors are required to complete the Library Registration Form for Non-Members and provide ID/proof of address.

Non-members who are accompanied by a Fellow do not need to make an appointment but the above Private Research charges will apply if using Library materials.  Fellows may bring visitors to use the Fellows' Room for informal meetings free of charge.

Reciprocal organisations

*Courtyard Societies (by arrangement with their librarians)

• Linnean Society 
• Royal Academy of Arts
• Royal Astronomical Society
• Royal Society of Chemistry
• Society of Antiquaries

**Other organisations (proof of membership required):

• AAPG
• Geological Association of Canada
• Geological Society of America
• Institute of Geologists of Ireland
• PESGB
• Institution of Materials Mining and Metallurgy