Spring 2021 Updates at Geology Library

From January 4 – January 24, most library locations will have limited services.

Also, Ask a Librarian will continue to be remotely available Monday–Friday from 9AM–5PM.

Access and Hours

Operating hours: The Geology Library is currently open by request only. If you would like to browse the library or access the collection, please fill out this form, and an appointment time to use the library will be arranged. If you only need to check out Geology Library items, see below, under Pickup by Appointment.
Masks are required to enter Weeks Hall and the Geology Library; those unable to wear a mask can take advantage of our remote services.
We request that you practice physical distancing of at least six feet distance from all other patrons and staff.
Individuals must be in compliance with campus testing policies to enter library facilities. For more information, visit the campus Spring Semester 2021 Overview page.
Food and drink are not allowed in the library.

Pickup by Appointment
- Put Geology or other items on hold in the catalog and then schedule an appointment to pick them up at Memorial Library or Steenbock Library.
- Appointments available at Memorial, Monday–Friday, or at Steenbock, Tuesday-Thursday.
In-Person Collection Access
- Visit the library stacks, use maps, atlases, government documents, theses, and other library collections.
- While limited assistance with the collections will be available, we encourage that most reference inquiries be made online.
- Currently, open by request only. Use this form to make a request for Geology Library collection access.
Study Space
- Currently, study space is not available at the Geology Library. To make an appointment to use study space at Memorial Library, College Library, or Steenbock Library, see Study Space by Appointment.
Additional Library Services
- Other campus libraries have additional services by Appointment, such as for Computer Labs, Scanning and Printing, and Virtual Learning Rooms for remote course work.
- For a useful, one-page guide to all Library by Appointment, and limited walk-up services, see Library Services.

Due to our limited hours for by Appointment services, the Geology Library is not currently available by phone. Please use this online form to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please see this FAQ for a quick orientation to Geology’s services and collections, as well as campus libraries.