COVID-19 update
Many Geological Society staff are working remotely to maintain our services and activities. Read a message from Richard Hughes, our Executive Secretary, to find out more.
Postal Loan and Scanning Services
While the Library remains closed you can borrow books by post and order scans of documents. Find out more
Free E-Books for Fellows
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Library and Information Services
Library services during COVID-19 closure
In light of the evolving coronavirus situation and advice from the UK government, the Society’s offices in London and Bath are closed and will remain so until 31 August 2020.
The Library staff are working from home and are available to answer any enquiries by email (library@geolsoc.org.uk) and phone (Tel: +44 (0)20 7434 9944, option 3), Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm.
A member of Library staff is visiting the Library once a week, on Wednesdays, to process postal loans, document requests and other enquiries.
The following services are available (updated July 2020):
- Postal loans - borrow up to 6 books/maps by post
- Document supply - scans of articles/chapters from journals and books
- 'Click and Collect' - email us to arrange to collect loans/copies outside the Geological Society
- Inter-Library loans - we can order books and papers from the British Library and elsewhere
- Research/Enquiries - as well as helping with the Library's electronic resources we can advise where to find material. We are able to access some resources in addition to what you might find yourself online - just ask!
- Database searches - we can search the GeoRef and Geofacets databases on your behalf and send you lists of references
The following online services remain available:
We have also compiled a list of additional online resources provided free by other organisations during the COVID-19 situation.
Welcome to one of the finest Earth Science libraries in the world.
The Library contains over 300,000 volumes of books and serials and 40,000 maps, making it a collection of national importance covering all aspects of the geological sciences.
We currently subscribe to over 600 journal titles from around the world.
The Library's dedicated staff are available to assist you with all your information needs.
See Library Services for information on accessing e-journals from anywhere in the world, borrowing books and maps by post, ordering a literature search of databases, visiting the archive and more.
With comfortable study space and WiFi throughout, the Library offers perfect surroundings for research in the heart of London.
For details of services available to non-members, please see visiting the Library or email us.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm.