This list of items in the Library is current as of March 2024.
See Current List Here for the list of the books in the club library.
A selection of books and DVDs will be available for your perusal and loan at most meetings. If there is a specific book you would like to borrow, email (see below) the Club Librarian at least 3 days before the next meeting and it will be available for you at that next meeting.
“Reserve List” policy:
New acquisitions and highly popular books are available by reserving them on a first come, first served basis. These special items can be borrowed one at a time for one month only (no renewal). Make your request by contacting the Librarian at a meeting or by email at bristolgemclub@gmail.com – you will be notified when the book will be available, based on how many other members are ahead of you on the list.
Borrowing policies:
- A Librarian will sign out all books.
- A Librarian will also sign in all books.
- Up to 4 books may be on loan to a member / family at a time.
- Most items may be borrowed for two months, with a 1 month renewal upon request. If it is not possible for you to return items within two months, you must make arrangements for an extension by notifying the Club Librarian. If a book is not returned and no extension has been requested, the borrower will be notified that s/he is delinquent. If the book is not returned, the borrower will be charged the replacement cost1 of the book.
- Reserve List items: One Reserve List item may be borrowed at a time and is counted as part of the 4-book limit. Reserve List items may be borrowed for 1 month only, with no renewal
We are always looking for new books. If you know of a particularly good one, please let the Librarian know because often it is available at a discount. Donations are always welcome, but please understand that because of severe storage space restrictions, some might have to be sold, the proceeds to be used for Library purposes.
1 If the item is irreplaceable (out of print, one of a kind, etc.), the borrower will be assessed a fee agreed upon by the Executive Board of the Bristol Gem and Mineral Club.
2 To call the Librarian, please refer to the contact information in the masthead of the latest edition of the Down in the Dumps.