The links below lead to the bibliographic citations for each publication series that DGGS has available. We have divided the list into active and retired publication series. These citations are linked to the individual files for each publication.
Active series
- AR - Annual Report
- Annual Reports were published from 1912 through 1958 by the Territorial Department of Mines, and from 1959 through 1982 by DGGS's predecessor agencies. These reports describe annual mining activity in Alaska and summarize Alaska minerals exploration and production statistics. After 1982, the minerals summaries were published in the Special Report series. Beginning in 2000, the Annual Report series was reactivated to produce reports highlighting the division's history, activities, accomplishments, projects, and publications produced during the year. Recent reports also highlight its legislatively mandated responsibilities.
- DDS - Digital Data Series
- Digital Data Series compilations provide periodically updated compilations of analytical data, geologic map features, geologic information, photographs, geophysical survey areas, and related materials. All compilations are reviewed for clarity and consistency. Technical peer review of the underlying data and interpretations is performed when warranted.
- GB - Guidebook
- Guidebooks present general and technical information to help users understand the geologic conditions observed along major transportation corridors in Alaska. They are reviewed for clarity and consistency and do not undergo technical peer review.
- GMC - Geologic Materials Center Data Report
- Geologic Materials Center Data Reports publicly release analytical and interpretive data generated by third parties from materials obtained from the Alaska Geologic Materials Center. These datasets are not reviewed for completeness, consistency, or technical merit and should not be cited as authoritative sources.
- GPR - Geophysical Report
- Geophysical Reports provide airborne survey data, maps, acquisition details, and in some cases limited interpretive modeling. They are reviewed for clarity and consistency but do not undergo technical peer review.
- IC - Information Circular
- Information Circulars include a variety of publications (brochures, pamphlets, maps, and other outreach materials) designed to provide educational or overview information in a brief, user-friendly format.
- MP - Miscellaneous Publication
- Miscellaneous Publication reports are products that do not fit into other DGGS categories, such as compilations of previously published geologic and geophysical maps, technical letters, and summary reports of meetings or symposia. Technical peer review of the underlying data and interpretations is performed when warranted.
- PIR - Preliminary Interpretive Report
- Preliminary Interpretive Reports present emergent interpretations of geologic mapping or analytical investigation. These publications are reviewed for clarity and consistency and receive internal technical peer review.
- PO - Poster and Presentation
- Posters and presentations shared by Division staff at conferences, workshops, and other events. Products in this series have not undergone technical review. They present emerging research and project overviews and should not be cited as peer-reviewed content.
- PR - Professional Report
- Professional Reports provide in-depth syntheses and interpretations of geologic mapping, analytical data, or other research, often reflecting many years of work. They undergo rigorous technical peer review and revision.
- RDF - Raw Data File
- Raw Data Files provide elevation data, field observations, or analytical data. They are reviewed for clarity and consistency but do not undergo technical peer review.
- RI - Report of Investigation
- A Report of Investigation presents new geologic observations, data, and interpretations. Studies published in this series are typically the final outcome of original research and usually include an exhaustive analysis that is unlikely to be superseded by ongoing work of the authors. An RI undergoes peer-review by two or more subject-matter experts; at least one reviewer will not be affiliated with DGGS. Extensive copyediting and formatting are completed after peer review. Interpretations presented in an RI may be augmented with auxiliary files and/or related publications with distinct DOIs.
- SR - Special Report
- Special reports summarize or compile existing information on geologic matters of current relevance in Alaska. They are written for the general public. This series includes the annual report on Alaska's mineral industry.
- TM - Techniques and Methods
- Techniques and Methods reports describe approaches for handling scientific data, including standards, guidelines, manuals, models, and software documentation. They are reviewed for clarity and consistency. Technical peer review is performed when warranted.
Retired series
- ADR - Administrative Report
- This series includes proposals for hydrologic studies.
- AMS - Fixed-wing Aeromagnetic Survey
- This series is composed of fixed-wing aeromagnetic survey maps flown and compiled from 1970 through 1975.
- AOF - Alaska Open-File Report
- This series was discontinued in 1982 and superseded by the Report of Investigation Series. It contains reports of research by DGGS personnel. Its objective was to make information available to the public as soon as possible, and therefore reports of this series were not subjected to rigorous critical review and formal editing and did not use professional cartographic services.
- CH - Geochemical Report
- Reports of this series show sample localities and chemical analyses of stream sediment and rock samples. The series was discontinued in 1973, and information of this type is currently included in the Professional Report and Report of Investigation series.
- GR - Geologic Report
- The name of this series changed in 1984 to the Professional Report series. See the Professional Report series description above.
- IR - Itinerary Report
- This series includes reports produced by the Territorial Department of Mines before Alaska statehood.
- LN - Laboratory Notes
- Laboratory Notes and Reports were published from 1968 to 1973 as technical summaries of methods and procedures used for chemical analyses in the DGGS assay laboratory. The reports provide information about the reliability and limitations of the results of chemical analyses.
- LR - Laboratory Report
- Laboratory Notes and Reports were published from 1968 to 1973 as technical summaries of methods and procedures used for chemical analyses in the DGGS assay laboratory. The reports provide information about the reliability and limitations of the results of chemical analyses.
- MI - Mineral Investigation
- This series includes mineral reports produced by the Territorial Department of Mines before Alaska statehood.
- MR - Miscellaneous Report
- This series includes reports and notes produced by the Territorial Department of Mines before Alaska statehood.
- NL - Newsletter
- This series includes all issues of Alaska GeoSurvey News released by DGGS. The newsletter, which was reestablished in 1997 after a lengthy hiatus, was designed as a less formal avenue to present progress reports, highlight DGGS projects, and provide timely summaries of geologic information. Each issue includes a listing of reports and maps that have been published since the previous issue.
- PDF - Public Data File
- The objective of this series, published from 1983 through 1999, was to make project and field data available to the public as soon as possible. PDFs were not reviewed or edited. This series has been replaced by the RDF series.
- PE - Prospect Evaluation
- This series includes reports produced by the Territorial Department of Mines before Alaska statehood.
- PN - Pamphlet
- This series includes pamphlet reports produced by the Territorial Department of Mines before Alaska statehood.
