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class="dggs-img-right" src="img/access-samples/1-gmc-sample-locs.png" alt="general map of GMC energy and mineral sample locations" /> <p class="dggs-para">Our on-line inventory dataset includes sample material from oil and gas wells, mineral prospects, surface samples, and additional metadata for most archived samples. The interactive inventory interface allows users to quickly view details of the sample repository before visiting the facility. If you do not find materials appropriate to your research needs, please contact GMC staff for help. We have search capabilities not available through the web search interface.</p> <ul> <li><a href="//maps.dggs.alaska.gov/gmc/">Online Inventory</a></li> <li><a href="help.html">Online Inventory Help</a></li> <li><a href="#">Request Staff Research Assistance</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="dggs-block"> <h2>View Samples</h2> <img class="dggs-img-right" src="img/access-samples/2-viewing-room.jpg" alt="main GMC viewing room" /> <p>Pre-arrange details of your visit with the <a href="mailto:kurt.johnson@alaska.gov">GMC Curator</a>. </p> <p>The GMC offers both public and private viewing rooms, overhead "daylight" track lighting, counters, sinks, LED stereoscopes, and digital balances. Visitors may bring their own specialty equipment, personal <strong>Wi-fi access must be pre-arranged</strong> with the Curator before the visit. High quality Zeiss petrographic and stereographic microscopes with a high quality photographic attachment are available separately. No samples may be taken.</p> </div> <div class="dggs-block"> <h2>Analyze Samples</h2> <img class="dggs-img-right" src="img/access-samples/3-closeup-core.jpg" alt="core closeup of bioturbation" /> <p>Removal of material for analysis must be approved by the <a href="mailto:kurt.johnson@alaska.gov">GMC Curator</a>. Investigators should submit an abstract of the proposed sampling plan that includes justification of scientific work and a detailed sample plan. The Curator will examine the scientific merit for use of a finite sample resource and determine if there are sufficient materials to achieve valid analytical results. All data results and unused remaining materials must be returned to the GMC within 9 months of the sample date. </p> </div> <div class="dggs-block"> <h2>Need to Know</h2> <img class="dggs-img-right" src="img/access-samples/4-please-read.jpg" alt="please read evolution" /> <h3> <a href="download/GMC-Materials-Viewing-Sampling-Policy.pdf">Please Read Viewing and Sampling Policy</a> </h3> <p>Many questions and details for enjoying use of the GMC collections are covered in this document.</p> <h3> <a href="fees.html">Fees</a> </h3> <p>Potential costs of viewing inventory can only be estimated by GMC staff. Qualifying research, educational, or government institutions may receive these services at no cost.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="soa-tmpl-columns13"> <div class="soa-tmpl-sidebar-block"> <h4>Contact</h4> <p> <a href="/pubs/staff/kjjohnson1">Kurt Johnson</a> <br>GMC Curator <br>Phone: 907-754-3597 <br>Email: <a href="mailto:kurt.johnson@alaska.gov">kurt.johnson@alaska.gov</a> </p> </div> <div class="soa-tmpl-linklist"> <h4>In Depth</h4> <ul class="soa-tmpl-linklist"> <li><a href="//maps.dggs.alaska.gov/gmc/">Inventory</a></li> <li><a href="access-samples.html">Access Samples</a></li> <li><a href="services.html">GMC Services</a></li> <li><a href="/about-us/gmc-staff.html">GMC Staff</a></li> <li><a href="seismic-order.html">Seismic & Well Data</a></li> <li><a href="/pubs/series/dggs/geologic-materials-center-data-report">Data Reports</a></li> <li><a href="donations.html#recent-additions">Recent Additions</a></li> <li><a href="webinar-series.html">GMC Webinar Series</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="soa-tmpl-sidebar-block"> <h4>Hours & Location</h4> <p>Monday - Friday <br>8:30am - 4:30pm <br>Closed for State Holidays </p> <p>3651 Penland Parkway <br>Suite 135 <br>Anchorage, AK 99508 <br><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3651+Penland+Pkwy,+Anchorage,+AK+99508/@61.2164267,-149.8110729,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x56c89667f165bdfb:0xd03c0723d51dd811">Find us on Google Maps</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="soa-tmpl-clear"></div> <!-- END CUSTOMIZE HERE --> </div> <div id="soa-tmpl-content-footer" class="soa-tmpl-content-footer"> <div class="soa-tmpl-content-footer-left"> <div class="soa-tmpl-content-footer-social"> <a href="https://twitter.com/akdggs"> <img src="/template/img/twitter.png" alt="DGGS on Twitter" > </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AKDGGS"> <img src="/template/img/facebook.png" alt="DGGS on Facebook" /> </a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/DggsNews"> <img src="/template/img/rss.png" alt="DGGS RSS Feed" /> </a> </div> <div class="soa-tmpl-content-footer-links"> <a href="//dnr.alaska.gov/shared/notices/accessibility.htm">Accessibility</a> <a href="//dnr.alaska.gov/shared/notices/privacy.htm">Privacy</a> <a href="//dnr.alaska.gov/shared/notices/copyright.htm">Copyright</a> </div> </div> <div class="soa-tmpl-content-footer-right"> <div class="soa-tmpl-content-footer-address-head"> Alaska Geologic Materials Center </div> <div>3651 Penland Parkway, Suite 135</div> <div>Anchorage, Alaska 99508</div> <div>Phone: (907) 696-0079</div> <div>Email: <a href="mailto:kurt.johnson@alaska.gov">kurt.johnson@alaska.gov</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="soa-tmpl-tail"> <div class="soa-tmpl-tail-links"> <a href="//alaska.gov/">State of Alaska</a> <a href="//my.alaska.gov/">myAlaska</a> <a href="//alaska.gov/akdir1.html">Departments</a> <a href="//alaska.gov/employeeHome.html">State Employees</a> </div> Copyright © 2025 · <a href="//alaska.gov/">State of Alaska</a> · <a href="//dggs.alaska.gov/">Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys</a> · <a href="mailto:dnr.dggs.webapps@alaska.gov">Webmaster</a> </div> </body> </html>