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USGS Library

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.

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USGS Library

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.

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USGS Core Library and Data Center

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The USGS Library

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USGS Bulletins in USGS Library, Reston

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USGS Denver Library

USGS Denver Library

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USGS Bulletins at USGS Library in Reston

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Collections in USGS Library in Reston

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Maps in USGS Library in Reston

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Bookshelves at USGS Library in Denver

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Oceanographic Time Series Data Processing Library

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Treasures of the USGS Library

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Bookshelves and Reading Areas at USGS Library in Denver

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USGS Library Guides

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USGS Library Catalog

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Folio-sized Materials in USGS Library in Denver

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USGS Aerial Photography and Imagery Library

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USGS Bulletins in USGS Library in Menlo Park (now Moffett Field)

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Reading Areas and Public Computers at USGS Library in Denver

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Front Desk and Reading Areas at USGS Library in Denver

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Treasures of the USGS Library: Rare Book Room

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USGS Library

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Maps in USGS Library in Menlo Park (now Moffett Field)

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USGS Library – Virtual Services Guide

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Vertically Shelved Maps at USGS Library in Menlo Park (now Moffett Field)

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Russian Crown Jewels from the USGS Library

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Russian Crown Jewels from the USGS Library

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Russian Crown Jewels from the USGS Library

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Russian Crown Jewels from the USGS Library

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Russian Crown Jewels from the USGS Library

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USGS Library Photographic Collection

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