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 Photographic Collection
Search an archive of more than 500,000 still photographs, slides, glass plate slides, lantern slides, negatives, and sketches dating from the 1870s and taken by USGS scientists as part of their field studies.
USGS Library Guides
USGS Library Guides are developed and maintained by professional librarians to connect users to relevant resources and research strategies. Content is updated regularly to ensure accuracy and relevancy.
USGS Publications Warehouse
Search the authoritative catalog for USGS peer reviewed scientific publications including USGS publication series, journal articles, books, book chapters, other government and nongovernment publications, cooperator publications, and conference proceedings.
USGS Library Catalog
Discover USGS Library print and digital books, journals, maps, and other materials in our collection. Browse millions of scholarly citations and abstracts from the online catalog.
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USGS Library Photographic Collection
Search an archive of more than 500,000 still photographs, slides, glass plate slides, lantern slides, negatives, and sketches dating from the 1870s and taken by USGS scientists as part of their field studies.
USGS Library Guides
USGS Library Guides are developed and maintained by professional librarians to connect users to relevant resources and research strategies. Content is updated regularly to ensure accuracy and relevancy.
USGS Publications Warehouse
Search the authoritative catalog for USGS peer reviewed scientific publications including USGS publication series, journal articles, books, book chapters, other government and nongovernment publications, cooperator publications, and conference proceedings.
USGS Library Catalog
Discover USGS Library print and digital books, journals, maps, and other materials in our collection. Browse millions of scholarly citations and abstracts from the online catalog.
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