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Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
2175 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV 89512
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The Great Basin Science Sample
and Records Library (GBSSRL) is the public office for the Nevada Bureau
of Mines and Geology (NBMG)—Nevada's state geological survey.
Take a photo tour!
Beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2023, our office hours will be
Tuesday – Friday (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
Appointments are required for rock IDs and viewing of core, cuttings, and aerial photographs.
rmicander@unr.edu
775-682-8767
New position for NBMG’s Rachel Micander
NBMG is excited to have Rachel Micander join the team at GBSSRL as the new Geologic Information Specialist. Rachel is replacing David Davis who recently retired after 33 years with NBMG. We will all miss David and wish him well in his retirement.
Please call (775) 682-8766 for questions about the following resources available at NBMG:
- NBMG geologic maps and reports
- U.S. Geological Survey geologic maps and publications
- U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps
Please call (775) 682-8767 for questions about these resources at NBMG:
- Aerial photographs
- Cuttings, core, and well records for oil, gas, and geothermal
- Information on geology, mining, and data collections
- Rock and meteorite IDs
Cell Phone: 775-813-1895
Office Phone: 775-682-6650
NBMG: Our Mission
GBSSRL: Our Vision
Geological Society of Nevada
The Great Basin Science Sample and Records Library also houses the office of the Geological Society of Nevada.
Geological Society of Nevada (GSN)
Laura Ruud, Executive Manager
2175 Raggio Parkway, Room 107
Reno, NV 89512
Phone (775) 323-3500
Fax (775) 323-3599
Email: gsn@gsnv.org
Web: www.gsnv.org
GSN office hours:
Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, PST