The Geological Society of London publishes peer-reviewed Earth science literature of the highest quality. Its coverage is international in scope and appeal, and its journals, Special Publications and book series are widely praised by librarians and individuals.
Below is a selection of comments made by geology librarians at leading North American universities:
“Acquiring the Lyell Collection has provided Brock University earth scientists and physical geographers’ an open door to archive-quality historical and current research. From tracking the development of geological ideas and language through time, reading of the exploits of new pioneers and old world explorers, to staying on top of 21st century regional and global challenges… The Lyell Collection is an essential resource to our varied and interdisciplinary research communities.”
Ian Gordon, Science Librarian, James A. Gibson Library, Brock University, Canada.
"We value everything the Geological Society of London publishes. The Special Publications, in particular are timely, diverse, high quality and global in scope. Any graduate degree granting institution in the Earth sciences needs access to these materials".
Dennis Trombatore, Geology Librarian, University of Texas at Austin, USA.
“The Geological Society of London is one of the most important publishers of high quality Earth science literature. Their Special Publications, especially, are a requirement for any substantial geology library.”
Lura Joseph, Geology Librarian, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.