Library and Information Services
The Geological Society Library was founded in 1809 and contains over 300,000 volumes of books and serials. It takes around 700 current serial titles and has a collection of over 35,000 maps. All aspects of the geological sciences are covered.
Access for non-members (including members of societies with which the Geological Society has reciprocal agreements) is by appointment only.
Access for non-members (including members of societies with which the Geological Society has reciprocal agreements) is by appointment only.
Library Acquisitions Review: usage survey
The Geological Society is carrying out a review of its library acquisitions policy and is undertaking a survey of book and journal usage. We ask library users to help us by noting any books and journals they use while visiting the library.
Sale of Geological Map Prints
Copies of rare and old geological maps are now available to purchase from our Library’s collections. For full details, please visit the Maps for Sale page or email Paul Johnson.
Sponsor-a-Manuscript
The Library is appealing for donations to help preserve one of the Society’s most important archive manuscript books. Visit the Sponsor-A-Book page for full details. 
