The Bodleian Humanities Library, part of @bodleianlibraries, covering English, Music, Philosophy, Theology, Film Studies, History of Medicine, and Internet Studies
The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford. Founded in 1602 by Sir Thomas Bodley, it is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. With over 13 million printed items, it is the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library. Under the Legal Deposit Libraries Act 2003, it is one of six legal deposit libraries for works published in the United Kingdom, and under Irish law it is entitled to request a copy of each book published in the Republic of Ireland. Known to Oxford scholars as "Bodley" or "the Bod", it operates principally as a reference library and, in general, documents may not be removed from the reading rooms. .. more
Today and tomorrow, the Humanities Library will be open 9am-5pm!
The library will then be closed for the holidays! ☃️
We'll reopen for weekend access arrangements on Friday 2nd January. Normal opening hours resume on Monday 5th January!
More information: shorturl.at/48Cqc
![A photograph of a sign that reads: Looking for a seat?
If the main reading room is busy, try these reading rooms, marked up on the maps:
1. Rare Materials Teaching Room (first floor)
This room is available as a reading room when not in use for teaching; check the digital
display outside the room to see if it is free
2. Multimedia Reading Room (first floor)
3. Graduate Reading Rooms (first & second floors)
These rooms are available for postgraduate students to use
4. Digital Study Room (ground floor)
Please borrow any collections items before heading to ground floor spaces.
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We know the main reading rooms can get quite full during busy periods! Luckily, we've got lots of big, quieter reading rooms that you are also free to use for study 📖🤫
Bringing a hot drink into the library?🍵📖
To help keep our space clean and our collections safe, only sealed reusable cups are permitted - just like this lovely @bodleian.ox.ac.uk one below!
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Our new display, Dancing with Austen, explores how dance shaped her social world and drove the plots of her novels.
Now on display at the Weston Library.
#JaneAusten
Regularly updated with our most recent acquisitions, you'll find an eclectic mix of borrowable films to help you in your studies!
Either watch in-house using one of our audiovisual rooms, or, loan a DVD player from our help desk to watch at home 🍿🎬
Local artist Tim Kirtley has painted fantastic Christmas themed scenes featuring all of the libraries, which can all be seen on our 'Find a library' page:
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Local artist Tim Kirtley has painted fantastic Christmas themed scenes featuring all of the libraries, which can all be seen on our 'Find a library' page:
Fidget toys are now available for our readers to use! Please don't take them out of the library, and pop them back in the basket when you’re done. Go find them in the relaxation zone on the first floor!
With the latest issues of Film periodicals, the TLS and the NYRB (@nybooks.com) available (1st floor, by Multimedia Room), why not have a cheeky browse?
If you need something else, we have thousands more titles you can order up from off-site to consult! 🗞️
Alongside our more formal work areas, we have various relaxed study spaces too! Some of these include our ground floor public space, our comfy sofas near the help desk, and our relaxation zone (equipped with cosy puzzles, naturally…) 🤗🧩
Fancy taking a break and connecting with fellow DPhils over some hot drinks, cake, and a plethora of festive crafts? Then sign up to the DPhil Crafty Connections event below – spaces are limited! ☕
Link: ox-ac.libcal.com/calendar/rsl...
Any books borrowed from this date onwards will then be due back on Tuesday, 20th January 😊
Did you know we have 8 little wooden puzzles for readers to do on their study breaks? Complete with cute tins, quirky cut-outs, and wooden puzzle boards to lean on!
Each puzzle is small enough to complete as a break in your study schedule ☕🧩😌
Simply look up a book on SOLO, find the shelf mark, and use this to navigate by zones on the map! Maps are kept at the library help desk. Happy navigating! 🧭
Our help desk is available by the main library entrance, and is staffed from 9am-9pm.
🔖 We have maps, informational leaflets, and bookmarks
📖 We want your loans, returns, and questions
🆘 We're here to help!
Stop by and say hello! 👋
![Poster advertising the 'Researching your dissertation' session. The text says 'This session is designed to help English students with research for their dissertation. It will include advice for developing a search strategy, a brief introduction to reference management software, and where to find online resources that will help you identify relevant material. [They will take place on] Tuesday 25th November 14:00-15:00 [and] Friday 28th November 11:00-12:00. Venue: Digital Study Room, Bodleian Humanities Library. To book a place, please email humlib@bodleian.ox.ac.uk. Tell us which session you'd like to attend, and any relevatn accessibility requirements you have.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3vsnkz5ulafho4fhn6cohbty/bafkreihb32pkz7f4ftmgdoezjosktz46tf2do3esismkwbaij6oj66g2yq@jpeg)
Unsure where to start with your research? Come along to our training sessions!
When & where: 25th November (Digital Study Room)
28th November (Digital Study Room)
To book, email humlib@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Why don't you celebrate by picking up a new-to-you philosophy text for the weekend? We're now adding subject information to our signage — browsing has never been easier. 💭
Graduate student wanting a bit more privacy? We’ve got four rooms just for you – two reading rooms for general study, and two bookable discussion rooms! Use your card to get in, and ask a librarian if you can’t find them. 📚
Wishing you all a wonderful (and hopefully dry) weekend when it comes around!
Need help finding resources for Prelims Paper 2? Then don't miss our training sessions!
When & where: 19th November (Digital Study Room)
20th November (online via Teams)
To book, email humlib@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Have any thoughts on the library? Do let us know!💭
Thanks to our readers, we've received lots of constructive feedback since our opening. From this, we've enacted various changes to the library's space and services as seen by our 'You said, we did' poster!
We’ve got exciting exhibition space on both the first and ground floors, right outside the library entrances – this season is focused on ‘The Humanities in the 1930s’. Perfect for browsing, particularly if you show up early for our 9am opening. 😊
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The Bodleian Libraries are offering an exclusive free guided tour of the Treasured exhibition on Wednesday 26th November.
You'll also have the chance to meet fellow DPhil students and library staff over a mince pie.
Spaces are limited! Book here: forms.office.com/e/jibkwGNjvz
Our spooky help desk is always available to answer your most terrifying questions, like ‘where is this book?’ or ‘why can’t I find somewhere to sit?’. There'll always be at least one member of staff here and happy to help! (Unseen here, but we're usually corporeal, promise!)
Want a more #darkacademia aesthetic than searching terms on the web? We’ve got hard copies of reference works on our 1st and 2nd floors! Head to the western side of the main reading spaces – ‘Dictionaries 1’ or ‘Dictionaries 2’ on SOLO. Bill for scale.
• Gate entry noises (except alarms)=off on both floors!
• Height-adjustable Quick Search machine=available!
• Shelf-ends for books=progressing!
• Two sets of piano headphones=in place!
• Monitors spread out=done!
Please keep the post-its and opinions coming; it really helps!