Visiting the Library
Find out our opening hours and how to book a visit
ScienceDirect access for Fellows
Extensive resources available on ScienceDirect using an OpenAthens login
Mary Anning Exhibition
Discover Mary Anning's presence and influence in our collections through her relationships with our Fellows
Postal loan and scanning services
Did you know that you can borrow books by post and order scans of documents? Find out more
Library and Information Services
Thursday 12 December - Please note there will be disruption in the Library from 2pm on Thursday 12 December due to an event. Limited seating will be available in the Lyell Room. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Opening hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Burlington House is open Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-5pm. It is not necessary for members to make an appointment, however if making a special trip or if there is specific material you require we recommend letting us know you are coming in advance. Non-members and Archive visitors must make an appointment.
Please email [email protected]. Find out more about visiting the Library
Christmas and New Year closure
The Library will close for the festive period at 5pm on 19 December, and will re-open on 7 January 2025.
The Geological Society Library houses one of the finest collections of geoscience literature in the world. Run by a friendly and professional team, who are on hand to provide advice and support, the library offers Fellows and other users a wealth of resources including rich historical archives, an unrivalled map collection and the latest scholarly research delivered straight to your device or desktop.
Explore our extensive library and map collections through our library catalogue and discover our archives through the dedicated archives catalogue
Benefit from postal loans, digital document delivery from our own collections, or an inter-library loan from a worldwide network of libraries
Access electronic journals and a growing portfolio of ebooks via our OpenAthens authentication system
Find out about the latest research through our database search service or access GeoRef when you are on-site
Enjoy our online exhibitions and discover hundreds of images in our Picture Library
Visit the library at Burlington House, browse the open shelves and study in our beautiful reading rooms
The Library will close on 19 December, and will re-open on 7 January 2024.