The Earth Sciences Information Centre (ESIC) is part of the Earth Sciences Sector of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). ESIC holds Canada's largest collection of books, journals, maps and photos in the earth sciences, in print and electronic formats.

A temporary pass will be provided in exchange for a valid piece of photo identification for all visitors, contractors and personnel who are not in possession of a valid NRCan ID Card. Government of Canada personnel will be required to exchange their Departmental photo ID for a NRCan temporary pass.

• Acquire, manage and provide access to a comprehensive national resource collection in the Earth Sciences in variety of formats ranging from print to electronic media.
• Create and maintain national bibliographic/information databases on the earth sciences.
• Provide information services to support the research and information needs of the Earth Sciences Sector, other government departments, universities, industry and business.
• Contribute expertise to the development of best practices and standards for information management and knowledge management activities.