Ronald Rettner Earth & Planetary Sciences Library

For the Spring 2021 semester, the Ronald Rettner Earth & Planetary Sciences Library will remain closed to users.

All Danforth Campus circulating physical materials are available via a curbside pickup-style service at Olin Library. See our Curbside Pickup page for full details.
Visit our Remote Resources and Guidance page for details about how to access our extensive remote services and additional digital content available during this time.
Visit our COVID-19 Updates and Resources page for additional information.

The Earth & Planetary Library Library collection seeks to meet the varied academic needs of the Earth & Planetary Sciences Department by providing a comprehensive collection with research collections developed to support faculty and student projects.

The Earth & Planetary Sciences library is located on the 3rd floor of Rudolph Hall.

Earth & Planetary Sciences Databases

Access hundreds of databases offered through the University Libraries. Browse earth and planetary sciences journal articles and ebooks.

Borrowing & Returns

Washington University student, faculty, staff and courtesy borrowers who have current identification cards may borrow books. A current Washington University I.D. or courtesy card is required for all borrowing transactions.

Earth & Planetary Sciences Research Guides

View a curated list of resources specific to the earth and planetary sciences department.

Collections & Resources

Quick Links

Technology in the Library

The library has five computer workstations equipped with GIS software from ESRI. Photocopiers in all campus libraries (except perhaps Law and Medical) have been replaced with multi-function units that are printers as well as copiers. Please see Printing & Copying Services for locations, prices, etc.

There is a Microfiche Reader in the Planetary Sciences Library.

Faculty Course Reserves Request

Want to place a book on reserve for your class? Need assistance setting up an electronic reserve in Ares? Learn more about placing items on reserve.

Recommend a Purchase

If there is a book or item you think should be added to our collections, fill out our Recommend a Purchase form. Your request will be routed to the appropriate subject librarian for review.

Our Staff

Contact

Department

Ronald Rettner Earth and Planetary Sciences Library

Name

Clara McLeod

Job Title

Earth & Planetary Sciences and Environmental Sciences Librarian

Email Address

cpmcleod@wustl.edu

Phone Number

(314) 935-4817

Directions to the Library

Google Maps Directions

Rudolph Hall
Room 301
Phone: (314) 935-5406
eps@wumail.wustl.edu