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.

The Library is open to:

• Society Fellows and Candidate Fellows
• Employees of Corporate Affiliates (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 your first visit. 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 Lyell Room (currently a substitute for 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