
Visiting the Library
The Earth Sciences Library holds monographs, periodicals, reports, and maps covering all aspects of the Earth Sciences. It has two sites (Downing & Bullard), which are open to all members of the Earth Sciences Department, from undergraduate through to faculty staff; as well as other members of the University, visiting scholars, and members of the public
All visitors must check in with the librarian on their first visit.
All University members may use the Library facilities and borrow material from its collections. All borrowing is electronic and requires registration with a valid University card/University Library card.
Members of the public are welcome to consult the Library collections, but cannot borrow items, and should contact the Library staff to make an appointment for visiting the Library. Please give details of requested material, as items from our closed stores, i.e., anything predating 1980, will have to be sourced prior to your visit.
For more information on Library collections and facilities, please visit the Library Resources page.
Downing site Library
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 11:00* - 19:00
Accessing material: Please on contact the library staff if you would like to borrow or have items fetched from the closed store.
* I am at the mercy of an appalling bus service
If you are not a member of the Department, you will have to make an appointment to visit the Bullard Library by contacting the Library staff.
If you require a small amount of material from the Bullard Library, e.g., minimal photocopying, one journal volume, a single monograph, etc., then we can deliver this material to the Downing Site for you to pick up.
Contact Us
Address:
Department of Earth Sciences,
University of Cambridge,
Downing Street,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
CB2 3EQ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1223 333429
Fax: 01223 333450