Library Procedures—Austin Gem and Mineral Society
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LIBRARY PROCEDURES—AUSTIN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY Please review the following for your information: l. AGMS library materials may be checked out and used by any member in good standing and with dues paid for the CURRENT year. This is a free privilege for AGMS MEMBERS. Please, no food or drinks in the library. 2. REFERENCE materials may be used only at 6719 Burnet Lane and are marked as such—R. These usually are kept in the two-door beige cabinet and include the bound volumes of The Mineralogical Record, CD-ROMS, disks, and additional REFERENCE books. 3. TIME ALLOWANCE—ONE MONTH (meeting to meeting) checkout time for all regular library materials (books, videos, CD’s, catalogs, periodicals, vertical files). 4. Only TWO ITEMS may be checked out at any one time by a member (for example: two books, or one book and one video, etc.). When these are re- turned, then a member may check out two more items. Most checkout cards are located inside the back cover of each book—please fill out each card with your name, date, and phone number. Periodicals, subject files, and catalogs have a separate sign-out clipboard located by the magazine shelves--vertical file cabinet area. 5. RENEWALS: If there has been no reserve request made by another member, library materials may be renewed by filling the space on each checkout card again (with new date) OR by phoning the librarian and requesting a renewal. Ideally, this should be decided before the book is overdue. 6. RETURNS: A bookdrop (mail slot) is provided at 6719 Burnet Lane for convenient returns anytime. Besides the meeting nights, the building usually is open on Wednesday evenings and during scheduled class times. 7. OVERDUES: For overdue items, these guidelines will be followed: ----a reminder by phone or mail. ----after a reasonable time, a statement from the AGMS Treasurer and/or Board of Directors will be mailed for the replacement cost of each item. A returned item is preferable! ----library privileges will be suspended until obligations are cleared. ----reimbursement for lost or damaged items is expected. ----books and other materials returned on or before time avoid the above- mentioned procedures. Also this is thoughtful of other members who enjoy the resources that AGMS is most fortunate to have available. If you have any questions, or if a circumstance occurs which prevents a timely return, please contact the librarian. Thank You! A copy of the of the “Card Catalog” is available for members to check out. NOTE: For MICROSOFT WORD ’97 or newer AGMS LIBRARY—“CARD CATALOG” This disk or CD contains a list of the library’s contents as of: 10-12-06 A. AGMS BOOKLIST (by acquisition number) with authors and a brief synopsis of each book; ISBN, if available B. AGMS VIDEOS (by subject and by numerical order): CDs, DVDs, DISKs, SLIDES, ETC. C. AUTHORS (books only) D. CATALOGS (alphabetical by company/subject—only the most recent issue is kept due to shelf space) E. PERIODICALS (publications of magazines, catalogs, etc.) F. R--REFERENCE MATERIAL (located in beige, two-door cabinet—building use only—refer to the above book list, R designations) G. SUBJECTS/CROSS REFERENCE (incomplete--this is an ongoing project) H. SUBJECT FILES (Folders or notebooks of looseleaf articles pertaining to each subject—alphabetically listed) (Located in drawers 2 & 3 of the beige lateral file cabinet, near the exit door) AUSTIN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY—BOOK LIST The numerals represent acquisition numbers, i.e., as books are added to the AGMS collection. [Please refer to the AUTHOR LIST, SUBJECT INDEX and/or the TITLE INDEX (not complete at this time) for ease of locating a particular book]. Key: (c.1&2)--TWO copies of same title---sometimes newer editions) ( M------AGMS MEMORIALS—Books are dedicated as a memorial and a remembrance of a former member of AGMS ( R------REFERENCES—May be used ONLY at 6719 Burnet Lane. (Most of these items are located in the two-door, tall beige cabinet. When a second copy is available, it is located on the checkout book shelves for circulation.) ( TX-----TEXAS COLLECTION—blue label on spine of book ( JR-----JUNIOR MEMBER BOOKS—large green label on spine of book (Most junior level books are located in a separate book case) ( F-------FOSSILS—orange label on spine of book) ( O------SPECIAL COLLECTION—autographed books, out-of-print and older, fragile editions, etc.—located in horizontal file cabinet for protection—see labels on drawers—please ask the librarian for assistance—building use ONLY) ( SF-----FILES—FOLDERS with envelopes or notebooks (containing articles and small booklets) located in the beige lateral files by subject headings (alphabetical order) Formerly labeled: VERTICAL FILES ( XX-----MISSING, LOST ) ACQUISITION LIST : (with ISBN numbers or Library of Congress numbers, if available) 01 O’Donoghue, Michael—Editor: THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GEMS AND MINERALS, 304 p. (A complete reference work on collecting and R fashioning minerals) (c.1,2 & 3) COPY 2—REFERENCE ONLY SBN: 399-11753-9 02 Sinkankas, John: GEM CUTTING—A LAPIDARY’S MANUAL, 365 p, (A reference manual with 200 illustrations stressing equipment and techniques with crystal-clear instructions) (c.1&2) ISBN: 0-442-27623-0 03 Schumann, Walter: STONES AND MINERALS, 225 p. (A handbook on minerals, precious stones, rocks and ores with 300 color photos) ISBN: 0-7188-2011-8 (See also # 246—a similar book) 04 Schumann, Walter: GEMSTONES OF THE WORLD, 256 p. (Identification classification, physical properties, and characteristics of gemstones; also where mined and how cut; color photos) (c.1&2) ISBN: 0-8069-3088-8 05 Pough, Frederick: A FIELD GUIDE TO ROCKS AND MINERALS, 349 p. (Peterson’s Field Guide Series aimed primarily at identification and firsthand observational information—also general mineralogy) ISBN: 0-395-08106-8 (c.1&2) 06 Sinkankas, John: GEMSTONE AND MINERAL DATA BOOK, 365 p. (Extensive compilation of data, gem formulas, and instructions for the mineralogist, gemologist, lapidary, craftsman, and collector) (c.1&2) ISBN: 0-87691-067-3 07 Von Neumann, Robert: THE DESIGN AND CREATION OF JEWELRY, 321 p. (Material and tools involved for basic, metal, surface, contemporary, and traditional techniques; jewelry design) (c.1&2) ISBN: 0-8019-7067-9 08 Yerkow, Charles: FUNDAMENTALS OF SOFT SOLDERING, 96 p. (Introduction and methods of soldering various metals) 09 Fried, Henry: CAVALCADE OF TIME—A VISUAL HISTORY OF WATCHES, 126 p. (Photos depicting the art of yesteryear) 10 Kirkaldy: MINERALS AND ROCKS IN COLOR, 184 p. (Photographs dominate the first section of this small, but useful book of mineral and rock descriptions—emphasis on the British Isles, Sweden) (c.1&2) ISBN: 0-88254-023-8 11 Downing, Paul: OPAL IDENTIFICATION AND VALUE, 210 p. (Methods and details to identify the relevant characteristics of opals, as subtle differences can have significant effect on values of this exciting stone) ISBN: 0-9625311-2-X 12 Matlins and Bonanno: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUYING GEMS, 206 p. (Details and advice provide a “mini-course” in how to buy diamonds and colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge) (c. 1&2) ISBN: 0-517-54792-9 13 Matthews, Wm. H: TEXAS FOSSILS—AN AMATEUR COLLECTOR’S HAND- BOOK, 123 p. (Guidebook 2—Bureau of Economic Geology, TX, F University of Texas) (c.1&2) 14 Giraud, Roselle: TEXAS ROCKS AND MINERALS—AN AMATEUR’S GUIDE, 107 p. (Guidebook 6—Bureau of Economic Geology, University TX of Texas) (c.1&2) 15 Austin & Geisinger: HOW TO DESIGN JEWELRY, 31 p, (Instructions and projects that show one how by doing: motifs, geometrics, embellish- ments, etc.) ISBN: 0-910652-28-7 16 Bovin, Murray: JEWELRY MAKING, 159 p. (For schools, traders, craftsmen; fundamental jewelry processes, decoratives, casting, and construction) Library of congress: 67-299-40 (c.1&2) 17 Bovin, Murray & Peter: SILVERSMITHING AND ART METAL, 176 p. (Revised 9th edition for schools, tradesmen, and craftsmen) ISBN: 0-910280-03-7 18 Hunt, W. Ben: INDIAN SILVER-SMITHING, 160 p. (A how-to guide with an explanation of the methods from the reservations) (c. 1&2) Library of Congress: 60-4298 19 Kennedy, Gordon, et al: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GEMSTONE CARVING, 128 p. (A compilation of methods and materials in gem carving; plus a series of articles showing creative skills of individual contributors; originally written for the Lapidary Journal) 20 Larsen & Berman: U.S. Dept. of the Interior—Geo. Survey bulletin 848—THE MICROSCOPIC DETERMINATION OF NON-OPAQUE MINERALS, Second Edition, 266 p. (Outdated but might be of use in optical identification’s history) 21 Long & Steele: INTRODUCTION TO MEETPOINT FACETING, 126 p. (Faceting terms and techniques peculiar to meetpoint faceting) (c.1&2) 21 Long & Steele: Vol. 1—FACET DESIGN—OVALS (c.1&2) A 21 Long & Steele: Vol. 2—FACET DESIGN—NAVETTE MARQUISE (c.1&2) B 21 Long & Steels: Vol. 3—FACET DESIGN—HEART AND PEAR C 21 Long & Steele: Vol. 4—FACET DESIGN—CUT CORNER RECTANGLE, D EMERALDS 21 Long & Steele: Vol. 5—FACET DESIGN—ROUNDS E 21 Long & Steele: Vol. 6—FACET DESIGN—BARIONS F NOTE: In the FACETING room of AGMS (lateral file drawers) there are REFERENCE USE notebooks containing additional designs and information. 22 Phelps, William: HOW TO REPAIR JEWELRY, 30 p. (Ring sizing, pins, brooches, stone settings, Indian jewelry, remodeling) ISBN: 0-910652-29-5 23 Riggle, Arthur: HOW TO USE DIAMOND ABRASIVES TO CUT GEMSTONES, 30 p. (Techniques using any type, plus equipment & accessories involved in grinding, smoothing, and polishing with diamond) ISBN: 0-910652-30-9 24 Wexler, Jerome: HOW TO TUMBLE-POLISH GEMSTONES AND MAKE TUMBLED GEM JEWELRY, 31 p. (The title explains it all) ISBN: 0-910652-25-2 25 Jarvis, Charles: JEWELRY MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR, 212 p.