Welcome back
We're delighted to announce that a partial, phased reopening of our Burlington House office has now begun. Read our latest announcement to find out more.
Reopening the Library Video
Watch our short YouTube video to find out what we are doing to keep you safe in the Library
Postal loan and scanning services
Did you know that you can borrow books by post and order scans of documents? Find out more on our COVID-19 postal loans and document supply page.
Free E-Books for Fellows
Fellows can access 60+ e-books for free using Athens logins.
Library and Information Services
Library reopening
We are delighted to be able to reopen the Library to Fellows, Friends and Corporate Patrons from Thursday 10 September. Initially, our opening hours will be restricted to 11.00am to 3.00pm on Thursdays.
Access will be strictly by appointment, booked at least 48 hours in advance.
Otherwise, some 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.
The following services are available:
- 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 are also available:
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.