LIBRARY

The purpose of the Georgia Mineral Society library is to inform, educate, and inspire GMS members in their search for knowledge and to preserve shared information resources for use by both current and future members.

Available Materials: Books, periodicals, government and scholarly publications, study guides and manuals, maps, and videos. Click here to view the current catalog.

Archive: Some items that are old, rare, or in delicate condition may be marked as “Archive” and are not available for checkout.

Donations: If you would like to donate materials for the library, click here to automatically download a donation form or fill one out in the library.

Checkout Process

Fill out a checkout slip for the item and give it to the Librarian or other GMS Section Chair. Checkout slips are available in the library or click here to automatically download some.

• Checkout Duration: GMS members can check out materials for 1 month at a time. You can check out up to three items at once. If an item is not available, you can place a hold on it by marking the checkout slip or by contacting the Librarian at


• Late Fees & Renewals: You can renew a checkout as long as it isn’t reserved by contacting the Librarian at . Overdue items will be charged $0.50 per day, but this fee is waived if the item is returned at the next monthly General meeting.


• Returns: Leave your returned items on the book cart for reshelving.


• Damaged/Lost Items: If an item is lost, damaged, or not returned, the GMS member responsible will be charged a $50 replacement fee.

For questions, or comments, please feel free to contact the Librarian at