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Gifts and Exchange

By USGS Library

Program established in 1879 as part of the founding legislation of the USGS, requiried 3,000 copies of reports and 500 copies of  maps be published for scientific exchanges …and all materials received through exchange become the property of the library (US Code, Title 43, Chapter 2, Section 41-42).  As much as 40% of the USGS Library's journal collection has been built through exchanges.

Gift Program

At this time, we are unable to accept donations.

 

Exchange Program

The Exchange Program has changed significantly since the advent of electronic publishing. All current USGS publications are now available online. The USGS Publications Warehouse provides access to current online publications at the following URL: https://pubs.usgs.gov/.

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