Visiting the Library
We are open Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
The Library is located in Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BG
To ensure staff availability, we kindly ask you to let us know you are coming in advance. To make an appointment, please email [email protected] with your preferred date.
Library closures in December and January
Christmas & New Year
The Library will close for the Christmas period on Thursday 21 December, reopening on Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Library closed 8 - 12 January 2024
The Library will be closed to all visitors on the second week of January, and it may take us longer to respond to email enquiries. This is to allow Library staff to carry out some essential housekeeping with the collections. The Lower Library will be available should Fellows require a space to work. We thank you in advance for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Comfortable and quiet study space
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Extensive collections for browsing
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Scanning and copying facilities
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Who can visit the Library?
Geological Society Members:
Members of the following organisations (proof of membership required):
- Courtyard Societies (Linnean Society, Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Astronomical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, Society of Antiquaries)
- AAPG
- PESGB
- Geological Association of Canada
- Geological Society of America
- Institute of Geologists of Ireland
- Institution of Materials Mining and Metallurgy
- Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland
Non-members
The Library's collections can be consulted by non-members for a charge of £25 per day (£15 after 1pm). Concessions (Students/Retired/Unwaged): £10.00. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Become a Friend of the Society for £50 a year and enjoy unlimited access to the Library - find out more
Using the Archives
The Archivist is available to welcome researchers who wish to consult the archive collections, including non-members (free of charge). Please email [email protected] for further details.
Visiting the William Smith map
William Smith's 1815 geological map is displayed in the Society's entrance hall and can be viewed Tuesday-Thursday, 9.30am-5pm. Please enquire at Reception. No appointment is necessary. Find out more