THE AUSTIN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY’S LIBRARY
Please review the following for your information:
l. Welcome: AGMS library materials may be checked out and used by any member in
good standing (no overdue material and AGMS dues paid for the CURRENT year).
This is a free privilege for AGMS MEMBERS.
Please, no food or drinks in the library area.
2. REFERENCE materials may be used only at 6719 Burnet Lane and are marked
as such—R or R. The reference section is located in the two-door beige cabinet.
PLEASE see one of the librarians for access.
3. Only THREE ITEMS may be borrowed at any one time by a member (for example:
three books, or two books and one DVD, etc.). When these are returned, then a member
may check out additional items.
The library is available when one of the librarians is present to unlock the area when
the building is open for club activities: meetings (such as general, board of director,
committee, etc.), classes and work shop times. For specific dates and hours, please
refer to the CALENDAR on AGMS’ website:
austingemandmineral.org
Most checkout cards are located inside the back cover of each book—please
fill in each card with your name, date, and phone number. Please place the checkout
card in the box provided on the work table. ***This is most important as the library is
based on the honor system.***
DVDs/Videos have checkout cards in the protective cases. Periodicals and catalogs
have a separate signout clipboard on the library work table or the shelf area. The
subject files (located in the beige lateral file drawers) have individual checkout cards
to be signed.
4. TIME ALLOWANCE—TWO MONTH checkout time for all regular library materials
(books, videos, DVDs, CDs, catalogs, periodicals, maps and subject files).
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 the new date) OR by contacting a librarian and requesting a renewal.
6. RETURNS: A bookdrop (mail slot) is provided at 6719 Burnet Lane for convenient
returns anytime. There also is a book drop in the book case opposite the office area.
7. OVERDUES: For overdue items, these guidelines will be followed:
----a reminder by phone, mail, e-mail or a notice in the newsletter if necessary.
----after a reasonable time, a statement from the AGMS Treasurer and/or
Board of Directors will be issued for the replacement cost of each item.
----reimbursement for lost or damaged items is expected.
----library privileges will be suspended until obligations are cleared.
If one has any question, or if a circumstance occurs which prevents a timely
return, please contact one of the librarians.
Thank you!
NOTE: MICROSOFT WORD
AGMS LIBRARY—“CARD CATALOG”
Information and lists of the library’s contents may be found in the green notebook located on the brown worktable. A CD CATALOG that contains a list of the library’s contents is available for member to check out: (02-15-11 latest version)
A. AGMS BOOKLIST (by shelf-acquisition number) with authors and a brief
synopsis of each book; ISBN, if available
B. AUTHORS (books only); TITLES (books only)
C. SUBJECTS/CROSS REFERENCE (updated as needed)
D. AGMS AUDIO-VISUAL: VIDEOS (by subject and by numerical order):
Also CDs, DVDs, SLIDES, etc. are listed
E. PERIODICALS (magazines, publications, etc.)
F. R--REFERENCE MATERIAL (located in beige, two-door cabinet—building
use only—refer to the above book list, R designations)
G. CATALOGS (alphabetical by company—only the most recent issue
is kept due to shelf space.
H. SUBJECT FILES (Folders or notebooks of looseleaf articles pertaining
to each subject—alphabetically listed)
(Located in drawers 2, 3 & 4 of the beige lateral file cabinet,
near the exit door.)
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AUSTIN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY—BOOK LIST
The numerals represent (shelf) 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 for ease in locating a particular book]. Refer to the green notebook on the library work table. There are two CD copies available for checkout by a member.
Key: (c.1&2)--TWO copies of same title, etc.---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, beige cabinet.
When a second copy is available, it is made available for
circulation and placed on the book shelves. For access please
ask a librarian for assistance.)
( TX-----TEXAS COLLECTION—blue label on spine of book
( JR-----JUNIOR MEMBER BOOKS—green label on spine of book
(Junior level books are located in a separate book case marked
as such)
( SPECIAL COLLECTION— Autographed books, out-of-print and older,
fragile editions, periodicals, etc.—located in horizontal file cabinet for
protection; please ask the librarian for assistance—building use ONLY)
( SF-----SUBJECT FILES—FOLDERS with envelopes or notebooks (containing articles and small booklets) located in the beige lateral files by subject headings (alphabetical order)
( XX-----MISSING)
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(SHELF) 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.2&3; copy 1 is R)
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 & 3)
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; c. 3 = JR)
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
(renamed and revised:
** JEWELRY & GEMS—THE BUYING GUIDE: 3rd edition) (c. 3)
ISBN: 0-943763-11-8
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 & 3)
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 & 3)
15 Austin & Geisinger: HOW TO DESIGN JEWELRY, 31 p, (Instructions and
projects that show one how by doing: motifs, geometrics, embellish-
ments, etc.) (c. 1&2)
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&3)
21 Long & Steele: Vol. 1—FACET DESIGN—OVALS (c.1&2)
A
21 Long & Steele: Vol. 2—FACET DESIGN—NAVETTE MARQUISE
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 notebooks containing additional designs and information. REFERENCE USE ONLY
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.
(workshop, tools, techniques, designs, setting, repairs)
ISBN: 0-517-305879
26 Champion, Dave: THE BASICS OF BEAD STRINGING, 48 pages, (Selecting
tools, beads, materials plus construction projects) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-9615353-0-X
27 Cox, Jack: ADVANCED CABOCHON CUTTING, 64 p. (A gemcutter’s
handbook—shows how to cut special shapes, star gems and cat’s
eyes; special chapters on opal, jade, and assembled stones; well
illustrated) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-910652-14-7
28 Cox, Jack: CABOCHON CUTTING, 64 p. (A gemcutter’s handbook
with step-by-step illustrations which show how to cut cabochon gem-
stones and set them in a variety of jewelry mountings) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 935182-27-6
29 Cox, Jack: PLASTIC AND GEMSTONES, 20 p. (A gem cutter’s handbook
which shows how to combine plastic resin and gemstones to create
jewelry settings, tables, lamps, stands, paper weights, etc.)
ISBN: 0-910652-20-1
30 Cox, Jack: SPECIALIZED GEM CUTTING, 64 p. (A gem cutter’s handbook
which shows how to finish flat surfaces, drill, tumble, make spheres,
bookends, etc. Special section shows how to work with diamond
abrasives)
ISBN: 0-910652-13-9
31 Dake, H.C: THE ART OF GEM CUTTING, 96 p. (Covers basic gem cutting,
faceting, spheres, flats, etc.) (c.1&2)
32 Ferguson, Robert: ARTISTRY IN CABOCHONS, 64 p (Shows how to cut a
variety of unusual shapes—animals, holiday motifs, geometric forms,
tree pictures, others—on standard equipment)
ISBN: 0-910652-21X
33 French, Bernada: JEWELRY CRAFT MADE EASY, 65 p. (Detailed
instructions for those who want to learn simple jewelry assembly using
low-cost finished gems and ready-made metal parts)
ISBN: 0-910652-22-8
34 Geisinger, Iva: JEWELRY MAKER’S HANDBOOK, 64 p. (Covers tools,
wirework, piercing, soldering, surface texturing, finishing, designing)
ISBN: 0-91062-18-X (c.1& 2 )
35 Giacomini, Afton: TROPHY WINNING FACET CUTS, 32 p. (This is not an
instruction book for beginners, but a set of cuts for the faceter)
ISBN: 0-910652-19-8 (c.1&2)
36 Hemrich, Gerald: THE HANDBOOK OF JADE, 80 p. ( For hobbyists—this
book covers jadeite, nephrite, chloromelanite, pseudojades; where to
find, how to identify, and cutting characteristics and techniques) (c.1&2)
37 Hoffman, Douglas, et al: COMPREHENSIVE FACETING INSTRUCTIONS,
94 p. (Explains the technology, equipment, and materials available)
(c.1&2)
38 Kronquist: METALCRAFT AND JEWELRY, 191 p. (Acquaints the reader
and student craftsman with metals and the making of jewelry)
39 Poris, Ruth: STEP-BY-STEP BEAD STRINGING, 45 p. (An illustrated,
professional approach to successful stringing) (c.1&2)
40 Raytech Industries: The STORY OF FLUORESCENCE, 65 p. (An
explanation of UV fluorescence with experiments and a descriptive
list of fluorescent minerals)—see also AGMS’ Subject Files
41 Soukup, Edward: FACET CUTTER’S HANDBOOK, 64 p. (A step-by-step
guide that shows how to cut faceted stones of many types; detailed
drawings) (c.1,2 & 3)
ISBN: 0-910652-06-6
42 Soukup, Edward: JEWELRY MAKING FOR BEGINNERS—THE SCROLL
WIRE METHOD, 48 p. (An easy-to-learn technique which enables
one to produce professional quality jewelry without breaking the bank)
ISBN: 0-910652-17-1 (c.1&2)
43 Speckels, Milton: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MICROMOUNTS, 97 p.
(A manual for mineral collectors with data on selecting, mounting,
care, and display of minerals)
44 Warren, et al: ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT AND FLUORESCENT MINERALS,
A 209 p. (Understanding collecting and displaying fluorescent
minerals in a broad look at this hobby) (c.1&2)
ISBN: 0-9635098-0-2
44 Jones, Bob: RAINBOW MINERALS of Franklin/Sterling Hill, New Jersey,
B 49 p. (A color portfolio of minerals with photos from the fluores-
cent mineral capital of the world) (c.1&2)
45 Wiener, L: HANDMADE JEWELRY, 210 p. (A manual of techniques for
jewelry crafts)
46 Wertz, Ed and Leola: HANDBOOK OF GEMSTONE CARVING, 47 p.
(A guide for amateurs with step-by-step instructions for carving flat
work, in the round, and stone portraits)
47 Smith, Ed: HOW TO TUMBLE POLISH ROCKS INTO GEMS, 252 p.
(“Secrets of the pros revealed” from introductions to 40 years of know-
ledge gained in tumbling rocks) c.1, 2, (3rd edition-2008)
ISBN: 0-9765603-1-3
48 Victor, Al and L: GEM TUMBLING (25th edition), 58 p. (How to build and
operate tumblers and process specific types of materials; also
baroque jewelry-making) (c.1&2)