Geology Collection Description

The collection is maintained by the Geology Library.

The Geology collection supports the teaching and research of the Department of Geology as well as programs in physical geography, engineering, biology, and agriculture. The collection includes over 104,700 volumes and over 77,700 map sheets in the Geology Library, and over 100,000 volumes in the Bookstacks, Altgeld Hall, and the Rare Book and Special Collections Library. Of particular strength is the history of geology collection.

Version Date: April, 2005