The USGS Library is open to visitors on Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at other times by appointment. Contact the library at library@usgs.gov to set up an appointment.
USGS Library
Authorized by Congress in 1879, the U.S. Geological Survey Library is recognized as one of the world’s largest Earth and natural science libraries, providing services, collections, and expertise essential to the USGS mission.
Ask a Librarian
Each library location has expert reference librarians available to assist with research and provide answers to reference questions received by phone, fax, or in person. To ask for reference assistance by E-mail, Ask a Librarian at library@usgs.gov.
Quick Links
Use these links to access library resources.