Mobile Rock & Gem Society Library

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Our Online Catalog is available to search for books and DVD's in the library.

Club members may check out a book or DVD for one month at a time. Please contact Ken Furr at mrgslibrary@gmail.com for information to check out the book or DVD of your choice.

Below are recent books added to the MRGS Library, with descriptions and links to the online catalog:

  • Roadside Geology of New Mexico
    By Magdalena Sandoval Donahue and Lucy Chronic ~ Call #: 557.89
    Whether you're an amateur rockhound, seasoned geologist, or curious traveler, Roadside Geology of New Mexico is your passport to understanding the state's fascinating geologic history. From the southern desert lowlands to the towering northern peaks, New Mexico showcases a remarkable tapestry shaped by ancient forces, shallow seas, and volcanic explosions. As you explore the state, you'll discover such geologic wonders as bottomless lakes, dinosaur trackways, cinder cones, lava tubes, limestone caverns, tent rocks, and gypsum sand dunes. Buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the Land of Enchantment, where the stories of the Earth's past are waiting to be discovered just beyond your car window.
    Note: This is an updated edition and replaces the 1987 version.

  • Mastering Wirework Jewelry: 15 Intricate Designs to Create
    By Rachel Norris ~ Call #: 745.5942
    If you enjoy making wirework jewelry and are looking for a new challenge then Mastering Wirework Jewelry is the perfect book for you. Projects include pendants, brooches and necklaces inspired by nature and animals. In this fabulous title by esteemed wireworker Rachel Norris you will find:

    • 15 intricate and beautiful wirework jewelry projects to make.

    • Detailed step-by-step tips to follow.

    • Fully comprehensive tools, materials and techniques sections to provide all the know-how you need.


eBooks Online
Geological Survey of Alabama Publications (Check the Yes box under Available Online)
E-Books Directory: Free Geology E-Books (NEW)
Science Books Online: Free Earth Sciences Books (NEW)

Resources Online
International Gem Society Learning Center
Rock Tumbler Instructions
Virtual Field Trips - Dr. Bruce Railsback, University of Georgia Geology Department