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 Library Information
DTM and the Geophysical Laboratory have a joint library with over 40,000 volumes (including books, journals, and maps) as well as a variety of electronic databases. The collection supports advanced research in the physical and earth sciences. Particular subject strengths are: geophysics, geochemistry, seismology, petrology, mineralogy, mineral physics, physical chemistry, and astronomy/astrophysics.
The Library's special collections include holdings in the history of geomagnetism, volcanology, petrology, physical chemistry, and early 20th Century exploration and travel. Of particular interest are 110 vertical file drawers of scientific reprints, clippings, reports, and foreign doctoral dissertations (ca. 1880-1935).
The Archives embrace the administrative records of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (founded 1904) and Geophysical Laboratory (founded 1905); records of the research vessel "Carnegie" (1909-1929); and 30,000 photographs documenting DTM's World Magnetic Survey (1904-1946), in addition to other field and laboratory studies of both departments.
The Library and Archives are open to qualified researchers by appointment. Hours are 8:30 to 5:00, Monday through Friday. For more information on collections and services, contact Shaun J. Hardy, Librarian at:
Carnegie Institution of Washington
DTM-GL Library
5241 Broad Branch Road, N.W.
Washington, DC 20015
U.S.A.
tel: (202) 478-7960
fax: (202) 478-8821
e-mail:s.hardy@gl.ciw.edu
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