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BulletinsThis series generally comprises final reports on some phase of a research project. Bulletins deal with topics like the following and are of either broad regional or local interest.
They are all critically reviewed by two specialists, may include maps, figures, and pocket items, and can be of any length. Older Bulletins (released prior to 2002) are available in paper, and, as of 2002, newly released Bulletins will be electronic documents available either on paper or on CD-ROM. Since 1993, the Bulletin series incorporates all the categories of GSC publications that were formerly released as Memoirs, Economic Geology Reports, and Papers. View the latest
50 releases Current ResearchThis series contains reports that are comparable in scope and subject matter to those appearing in scientific journals and other serials. Each release consists of a collection of individual articles:
Current Research volumes released prior to 2000 are available in paper only. Current Research 2000 is available only on CD-ROM. Current Research 2001 and 2002 articles are available free through this website, individually on paper, or collected on CD-ROM. View the latest 50
releases Miscellaneous ReportsThis series includes popular guides designated mainly for the use of the general public, and publications not readily assigned to Bulletins or Current Research.
View the latest 50 releases MapsMaps can be either A-series maps or Open File maps.
A-series maps are printed on quality stock when large press runs of several hundred copies are needed, otherwise they are plotted on demand on colour electrostatic plotters, as are Open File maps. Maps are also available in digital format, mostly on CD-ROMs. View the latest 50
releases Open FilesThis series is produced to expedite the release of data by making unedited manuscript material available to the public in advance of formal publication, and to act as a repository for relevant supporting data that are referred to in published reports.
The release media include paper copy, CD-ROM, diskette, plastic film, and videotape. Open Files are made available for viewing at GSC sales outlets and GSC libraries, and also at certain provincial geoscience information centres. The public can purchase copies from designated outlets; copies of Open Files are printed on demand. View the latest 50 releases Geology of Canada (DNAG)The Geology of Canada series, consisting of eight volumes (published in English and French), is the GSC's contribution to the Geological Society of America's Geology of North America series, produced as part of the Decade of North American Geology (DNAG) Project. View Geology
of Canada series
Warning: The following GSC series are no longer being produced, they have been incorporated
into the Bulletin series. However, copies of some of these publications, produced
before the incorporation, are still available for sale.
PapersThese differ from Bulletins primarily in that they may comprise interim results; papers may be final to the extent that the author did not anticipate further work. View the latest 50 releases Economic Geology ReportsThese include reports on subjects of economic interest on a broad regional basis. View Economic Geology Reports MemoirsThese are comprehensive final reports on the geology of specific geographic areas. View the latest 50 releases
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