The Peregrine Fund Research Library
The Peregrine Fund Research Library was initiated in 1994 and has grown to be one of the largest collections of scientific literature on birds in the world. It is housed in a 5,000-sq ft. space in the Gerald and Kathryn S. Herrick Collections Building, which was completed in September 2002.
Our collections have resulted from the merging of over 50 major private libraries of books, journals, and reprints donated by prominent ornithologists or their heirs. We continue to welcome such donations, even of items we already have, since we can exchange or sell the duplicates to add new titles to our collection. Inventories of our duplicates are posted on this site, and we are especially interested in exchanges with foreign libraries and researchers. All donations to our Research Library by U.S. citizens are tax deductible.
By August 2011, the collections included over 23,000 books and reports, 30,000 reprints, full or partial runs of over 1,500 journal titles, and many newsletters, conservation magazines, videos, CDs and DVDs, and maps. The emphasis is strongly ornithological, although there are also many titles on other groups of animals and conservation biology.
Our Research Library serves two main functions. By preserving the original paper copies of as many bird publications as possible, we fulfill an essential archival role for the global scholarly community. Additionally, we strive to make our library collections accessible to all persons, especially researchers and students, by providing PDF copies of any article or book chapter in our collection upon request to library@peregrinefund.org. To date, we have answered such requests from persons in 73 countries and nearly all U.S. states and Canadian provinces. There is no charge for this service, although even modest donations are appreciated, since they help support our library programs.
The library is open from 9 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and by appointment on weekends. Researchers interested in long-term visits should contact us at library@peregrinefund.org. We hope you will visit our library in person or electronically!
Contact the Research Library
| Travis Rosenberry | |
| Library Director | |
| Main Phone: | 208-362-3716 |
| Direct Phone: | 208-362-8251 |
| Email: | grin@peregrinefund.org |
| Country: | USA |
| Meagan Kaiser | |
| Library Coordinator | |
| Main Phone: | 208-362-3716 |
| Country: | USA |
Library Links
- Research Library catalog
- Journals Inventory (PDF)
- Magazines Inventory (PDF)
- Newsletters Inventory (PDF)
- Items for sale or exchange
Global Raptor Information Network (GRIN)
The Global Raptor Information Network (GRIN) is a website maintained by The Peregrine Fund to provide detailed information on diurnal birds of prey and to facilitate communication between raptor researchers of the world.
GRIN features include a comprehensive database on the distribution and population status of diurnal raptors, handbook-style species accounts, a large searchable bibliography, homepages for raptor researchers, a “Recent Raptor News” section, and links to numerous other related websites.
Species listed in GRIN
Species alphabetized by common name
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