Branner Earth Sciences Library

Branner Earth Sciences Library is a specialized library located at Stanford University in Stanford, California. It serves as a key resource for students, faculty, and researchers in the fields of earth sciences, geology, geophysics, environmental sciences, and related disciplines.

History

The Branner Earth Sciences Library was established in honor of John Casper Branner, the second president of Stanford University and a prominent geologist. The library has evolved over the years to accommodate the growing needs of the earth sciences community at Stanford.

Collections

The library houses an extensive collection of materials, including books, journals, maps, and digital resources. The collections cover a wide range of topics within the earth sciences, such as mineralogy, paleontology, seismology, and climatology. The library also provides access to numerous databases and electronic resources that support research and education in these fields.

Facilities

The Branner Earth Sciences Library is equipped with modern facilities to support the academic and research needs of its users. These include study spaces, computer workstations, and specialized software for geospatial analysis and data visualization. The library also offers access to high-resolution scanners and printers for the reproduction of maps and other materials.

Services

The library provides a variety of services to support the research and educational activities of the Stanford community. These services include reference assistance, research consultations, and instructional sessions on the use of library resources. The library staff also offer support for data management and curation, helping researchers to organize, preserve, and share their data.

Special Collections

The Branner Earth Sciences Library holds several special collections that are of particular interest to researchers in the earth sciences. These include rare books, historical maps, and unique datasets. The library also maintains an archive of the works and papers of notable geologists and earth scientists associated with Stanford University.

Location and Access

The Branner Earth Sciences Library is located within the Mitchell Earth Sciences Building on the Stanford University campus. The library is open to Stanford students, faculty, and staff, as well as to the general public. Access to certain resources and services may be restricted to members of the Stanford community.

See Also

• Stanford University Libraries
• John Casper Branner
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Environmental sciences