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
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!
Examining the developments in Film, Literature, Medicine, Music, Philosophy, and Theology during the turbulent 1930s, it references events such as WWII, The Great Depression, and the Harlem Renaissance, making it especially topical for #BlackHistoryMonth!
We use the Library of Congress Classification System at the Humanities Library! 🏛️
This means that each item is organised by subject using a combination of letters and numbers. See this handy poster for further detail on how the system is broken down!
We heard a rumour that the Humanities Library has no books in it... and we're delighted to tell you that this is NOT TRUE 🚫
Our library houses over 110,000 books on the open shelves! 📚 And that's not even mentioning our CDs, DVDs, or music scores...
We've got plenty of books by (and about!) him waiting here in the library, if you feel like celebrating his birthday 🎂🥳📖
We're hosting tours for returning* students and staff every day this week at 11:30am and 2pm. No need to book, just turn up!
*New students and staff also welcome, if you missed our introductory tours last week!
Bill, Beethoven, and Lanfranc would like to remind you that vacation loans are due back on Tuesday 14th October!
All usual Bodleian lending policies apply: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/services/bor...
The Humanities Library has:
🛗 Step-free access
🪑 Ergonomic chairs & height-adjustable desks
✍️ 6 study rooms
📖 Bookstands
🎨 Coloured acetate sheets
🤫 Earplugs
🔎 Magnifiers
And more! Speak to a member of staff or see our webstie for more information: tinyurl.com/3sekr7am
Once a week, we'll show off our new library featuring a different letter of the alphabet! Watch this space 👀
We've put up a feedback wall to gather your thoughts on our new library. We want to hear from you, whether you have compliments or constructive criticism!
Feel free to express yourself with handwritten notes or dot voting 🚥✍️💚
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For all readers, we're open: Monday - Friday, 9am-8pm
Further hours (including weekends!) are available for the Humanities Division, the Oxford Internet Institute, and Joint Schools in Philosophy. Full details: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/hu...
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A public cultural programme hosted by the Centre will begin in April 2026.
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From today, we are officially open! You can come by any time from 9am-5pm.
From Thursday onwards, our opening hours will be extending. Watch this space! 🥁
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We won't share any pictures yet. You'll have to wait for the grand opening for that!
We're looking forward to welcoming you all on Monday! 🤩✨🥁 #HumsLibraryMove
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Last week, we said goodbye to our Film Studies books and DVDs, and sent them over to the new Humanities Library!
These items will therefore be unavailable for the next couple of weeks, until the Humanities Library opens- follow @bodhumslib.bsky.social for updates on this!
