Visiting the GIA Library

The Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center is located at the GIA Headquarters Robert Mouawad Campus, 5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad CA 92008. Phone: 800-421-7250 ext 4046, or 760-603-4046, e-mail: library@gia.edu. The public and members of the trade are welcome to use the Library resources for on-site research. The GIA library is a closed-stack library, which means that patrons are helped at the front counter. Coin-operated photocopying (both b&w and color) is available.  

The Library is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Library occasionally closes for special events.

Requests for appointments to view materials housed in the Cartier Rare Book Repository and Archives should be sent in writing to the Library Director at least two weeks prior to the date in question. A research area is available for their examination at the Library.

Directions:
From I-5
Exit Cannon rd.
Go east on Cannon Rd.
Turn right on Legoland Dr.
GIA is on the right.
or
Exit Palomar Airport Rd.
Go east on Palomar Airport Rd.
Turn left on Armada Dr.
GIA is on the left.

Please be prepared to provide a photo ID.  All packages, bags, and backpacks may also be subject to search.