These staff scientists are listed at the bottom of this page . A healthy mineral industry is vitally important to the economy of New Mexico and to maintenance of public education and services. The main focus of the library is to locate and obtain geologic data relating to New Mexico's rich history of mining, petroleum exploration, and geology. Since its founding in 1982, the GIC library has expanded to include more than 5000 maps, approximately 5000 reports and publications, more than 2000 photographs, and approximately 1000 theses and dissertations.
Documents are available for use during normal business hours.
However, original materials are not available for loan and certain restrictions apply to rare or fragile documents. A computer database can be used to search for specific publications or items of general interest. Duplicates of open-file reports may be purchased as well as photocopies of original materials. Open-file reports are reproduced on request and are usually shipped within two working days. Blueline copies are made on paper from 24 to 42 inches in width.