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In order to get more accurate results, our advanced search has the following Google-type search functionality:

+

If you use '+' in front of a word, then that word will be present in the search results.
Example: Either of drilling +diamond or +diamond drilling in the title field will return publications with 'diamond drilling' in the title.

-

If you use '-' in front of a word, then that word will be absent in the search results.
Example: Either of drilling -diamond or -diamond drilling will return publications with 'drilling' in the title, but will exclude those that contain 'diamond drilling'.

AND

If you use 'AND' (capitalized) between two words, then both of those words will be present in the search results.
Example: Page AND Griffin in the author(s)/editor(s)/compiler(s) field will return publications for which both Page and Griffin are in the list of authors, editors or compilers. The order is not significant, and there may be other authors listed for the publications. NOTE: Page Griffin or Griffin Page will return the same results as Page AND Griffin or Griffin AND Page.

OR

If you use 'OR' (capitalized) between two words, then at least one of those words and possibly both will be present in the search results.
Example: Page OR Griffin in the author(s)/editor(s)/compiler(s) field will return publications that have either Griffin or Page or both in the list of authors, editors or compilers.

NOT

If you use 'NOT' before a word, then that word will be absent in the search results. NOT operates the same way as '-'
Example: Either of Page NOT Griffin or NOT Griffin Page in the author(s)/editor(s)/compiler(s) field will find publications with Page in the list of contributors, but will exclude those that contain Griffin in the list of authors, editors or compilers.

Exact phrase search "..."

Placing double quotes around words will perform an exact phrase search. The search results will contain those words in that order.
Example: Searching for "Devonian Reef Complexes" in the title field will not return the title 'Devonian brachiopods from the reef complexes of the Canning Basin'.

*

'*' can be used as a wildcard within a word or at the end of a word. The '*' signifies any number of characters. It can be used where the spelling of a name or word is uncertain. Searches cannot start with a wildcard.
Example 1: Pal*ontology returns titles containing either palaeontology or paleontology.
Example 2: Geochemi* finds titles containing either geochemistry or geochemical.
NOTE: The 'OR' search can also be used when the spelling is in doubt — palaeontology OR paleontology.

Select some options (Advanced Search)

More than one search term can be selected for each of these fields. Click in a field that displays 'Select some options' to display the list of choices, then select one choice at a time. Click in the field to display the list again for each search term.
Example: Select both Albany-Fraser Orogen and Eucla Basin in 'Tectonic Units'. The resulting publications will have either Albany-Fraser Orogen or Eucla Basin or both in the 'Tectonic Units' list on the details page.

Series No. format (Advanced Search)

The format of the 'Series No.' field varies between different publication types and this can affect searches:

GSWA Records and Paleontology Reports have 'Series No.' in the format 2021/1;
Engineering Reports have 'Series No.' in the format EG 2;
all other publication types have a 'Series No.' consisting of a number with no prefixes or suffixes, e.g. 150.

Speciality search fields (Advanced Search)

A number of fields in the Advanced Search refer to only one type of publication.

'Well/Bore Name', 'Fossil (F) Number', 'Fossil Type', 'Fossil Group' and 'Locality Type' fields only search Paleontology Reports;
'Rock Type' and 'Interpretation' fields only search Geochronology Records;
'GSWA Sample No.' field searches only Paleontology Reports and Geochronology Records.

Help

The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) developed this eBookshop as part of an ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and convenient service to customers - within Australia and across the world. This eBookshop hosts geoscience products released by the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA). Generic DEMIRS publications, including strategic policy documents, are listed on the DEMIRS website.

You can view, download and print free PDFs of all books, articles and maps. The VIEW PDF icon in eBookshop links to the PDF in the online catalogue. For data packages, the link is to a PDF that describes the content and coverage of the package. GIS files (ESRI and MAPINFO formats) for maps published since 1991 are available as a free download from the Data and Software Centre, and links to these files are provided on the details page for maps. For some publications, eBookshop has links to downloadable geochemical and geophysical data, and to zipped files in the online catalogue.

Maps and publications on USB are available from the Information Centre, First Floor, Mineral House, 100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004, Australia Phone: + 61 8 9222 3459; Fax: +61 8 9222 3444, or can be purchased on this eBookshop. Some books are printed and bound, but the majority are available only in PDF format from GSWA's online catalogue. If a printed book is available, there will be a note specifying soft or hard cover on both the browse and the details pages. To enquire about price, possible discounts for bulk purchases, and the shipping cost of these books, send an email with your address and your order to bookshop@dmirs.wa.gov.au.

If you have any feedback about the eBookshop, please email publications@dmirs.wa.gov.au.

Advanced search
How do I purchase an item?
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How do I return an item?
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What if my order never arrives?
What if my goods have been damaged?

Advanced search
The advanced search option allows you to locate items by inputting search terms into the boxes. The advanced search will search all metadata for terms entered into the keywords section of the form.

How do I purchase an item?
After browsing or searching for the product(s) you require, you can add them to the shopping basket using the 'Add to cart' option listed to the right of the information. When you have added all the items you require to the shopping cart, go to ‘Checkout' and enter your shipping details (to whom and where the product is to be sent) in the form displayed. When the form has been correctly filled out, you can ‘Make payment'. You will then be prompted to fill out your credit card details. Please note that we can only accept payment on Visa or Mastercard. We ask you to provide your email address so that we can confirm receipt of your order.

How do I change the quantity I want to purchase?
After adding an item to your shopping basket, you can increase or reduce the quantity you purchase by changing the quantity shown in the shopping cart. Entering zero will remove that item from your shopping list. The new total cost of the purchase will be calculated automatically. Then go to ‘Checkout'.

Will you print maps for me?
We no longer print maps for individual customers. For selected maps of the current year such as Major resource projects and Mines - operating and under development, you can order a hard copy for a period of time. A price will show on the eBookshop entry for the product and you can order it via the shopping cart as usual. If there is no price listed on the eBookshop entry for the product, you can download and get the product printed yourself if desired.

Are my credit card details secured?
Yes, all credit card and personal details are secure. They cannot be seen or modified by anyone other than you.

How do I return an item?
If you are not satisfied with a product, or you ordered the wrong product, you can return it to us so long as it is still in good condition. You should include a copy of the receipt you received with the item when you return it. We will then provide you with a refund by cheque.

How long will my delivery take?
All deliveries are sent air mail where available. The maximum delivery time anywhere in the world is usually two weeks. In most cases, Australian customers can expect to receive their deliveries within three working days.

What if my order never arrives?
If your order does not arrive within two weeks of purchasing online, please contact the Mining Information Centre at Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety via email or by calling +618 9222 3459 for overseas orders and (08) 9222 3459 for Australian orders. Please have your receipt ready to help us track your order.

What if my goods have been damaged?
Should the product you have purchased be damaged in transit, simply return it with a description of the damage, and your receipt. We will send you a replacement item immediately.

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