USGS Library Knowledge Assessment

The USGS Library, established in 1879, is a leading earth sciences library providing essential services and collections to support scientists and the USGS mission. It has grown significantly, with over 1.5 million volumes and unique collections. The library offers a wide range of resources, including special collections, historical archives, and educational tools. It supports the USGS mission by providing reliable scientific information and resources to understand the earth and manage natural resources.

What year was the USGS library established?

• 1974

• 1800

• 1879

• 2015

Where is the current location of the USGS library?

• Reston, Virginia

• Los Angeles

• Washington DC

• New York

Approximately how many volumes does the USGS library collection include?

• 500,000

• 750,000

• 2 million

• 1.5 million

What percentage of the USGS library's collection is unique to it?

• 11%

• 20%

• 5%

• 15%

What is housed in the rare book room of the USGS library?

• Rare books and maps

• Scientific journals

• Modern textbooks

• Digital archives

What does the USGS publications warehouse provide?

• Field trip guides

• Index to USGS publications

• Library tours

• Online tutorials

What percentage of USGS numbered series reports have been digitized?

• 75%

• 87%

• 50%

• 100%

What type of resources does the USGS library offer online?

• Fiction books

• Online tutorials and educational resources

• Music albums

• Cooking recipes

Who can benefit from the USGS library's services?

• The general public

• Only scientists

• Only students

• Only USGS employees

What is one of the main missions of the USGS supported by the library?

• To promote tourism

• To provide reliable scientific information

• To sell geological equipment

• To organize social events