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The Bodleian Social Science Library, part of @bodleian.ox.ac.uk supports staff and students in @socsci.ox.ac.uk We aim to deliver exceptional services and collections to readers at the University of Oxford.

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/ssl
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Looking for a group study space? The SSL has two Discussion Rooms that are available to book by any reader for academic purposes. Booking is easy via our online room bookings tool ox-ac.libcal.com/reserve/sslr... Find out more at tinyurl.com/sc6fbhjs
The Large Discussion Room in the Social Science Library. Chairs around a large table with a PC in the background. On the walls are a projection screen and a whiteboard and a clock. The Small Discussion Room in the Social Science Library. 3 people sit around a table, taking notes on a notepad and a PC. A person is standing, pointing something out on a whiteboard. Photo (c) John Cairns
November 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Following the Fundamentals course, the Logistics of open scholarship iSkills workshop covers the logistics of researching, publishing and locating open scholarship resources

📅 18th Nov
⏰ 10-11.30am
📍 Online

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/pgR1GyPfh
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November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Winter's chill is threatening to set in but we've got you covered. Next Thursday, we're giving out free hot chocolate (Vegan option available) in the Wellbeing Room. There's no need to book - just make sure you time that well deserved break

📅13th November
⏰11-12noon
📍RSL Wellbeing Room
A steaming cup of hot chocolate placed on top of two warm looking blue mittens is the main image to the right of the frame. The background is like a whiteout snow scene. Little pieces of chocolate appear top and bottom left of the screen with the words "Get a warm hug in a mug" written in large dark blue capital letters
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Have you unlocked the full potential of Scopus? Using Scopus for your research is an interactive iSkills workshop ideal for both new researchers or as a refresher to take in recent updates
📅 13th Nov
⏰ 1-2.00pm
📍 Online
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/ZabiQZrO0
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November 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Have you used Covidence yet? Since July @Bodleian.ox.ac.uk has been able to offer unlimited access to this web-based platform that streamlines the production of systematic reviews. Follow the guide and use your SSO to get started

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/covidence
Cartoon style image of the outline of a woman sitting at a table working on her laptop Resource of the month logo. Dark orange text with a white outline set on a pale yellow backdrop. Smaller at the top are the words Radcliffe Science Library Logo for the Covidence product. Blue cube sits above the word Covidence on an all white background
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Even the lawns at the Radcliffe Camera have stories to tell. 👏

This new pattern, designed by University Parks team leader James, transforms one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces into a work of art.

📸 | @jimigk13 (instagram)
View of a weathered 'Please Keep Off the Grass' sign in the foreground with St Mary's Church in the background. Aerial view of the Radcliffe Camera, a circular building with a domed roof, surrounded by a symmetrical green lawn in Oxford. View of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin with its intricate Gothic architecture and spire, situated next to a lush green lawn in Oxford. View of a meticulously maintained lawn with geometric grass patterns at Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, surrounded by historic stone buildings.
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Happy 423 years of us! 🎉 📚

The Bodleian Libraries opened for the first time on 8 November 1602...

This means, we're older than the refracting telescope (1608), the publication of Shakespeare's Hamlet (1623) and Sir Isaac Newton's apple (1666)! 😅
Illustration of the Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford, featuring an intricate architectural drawing of the historic building with detailed facade, numerous windows, and figures dressed in academic robes seated in the foreground. Engraving of the interior of the Bodleian Library at Oxford, featuring detailed architecture with arched ceilings, rows of books, and figures walking between the bookshelves. Aerial view of the Radcliffe Camera surrounded by Oxford University's historic buildings, with a cloudy sky above. Aerial view of the historic University of Oxford, showcasing intricate architecture and a person walking across the courtyard.
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Discovering archives and modern manuscripts, Open monographs, Using Scopus for your research, and Zotero for referencing are just some of the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk iSkills workshops taking place this week. Book your place on these sessions and more here: tinyurl.com/5n6tdvkf
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November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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To tie in with the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk 'John le Carré: Tradecraft' exhibition (on at the Weston Library until 6 April 2026) we have created a pop-up book display. Find the display around the corner from our issue desk. Find out more about the exhibition and our display at tinyurl.com/35whxp45
A display of books on shelves to tie in with the John le Carre exhibition at the Weston Library. On the top shelf is a poster promoting the exhibition.
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Friday afternoon fatigue set in?? Take a study break in our Wellbeing Corner. You'll find crossword, word search and sudoku puzzle books, mindful colouring books, and origami supplies, or put a few pieces in our latest jigsaw puzzle 🧩
The Wellbeing Corner in the Social Science Library. Comfortable seating with bright cushions. A plant. A table with a jigsaw, puzzle and colouring books, and origami supplies.
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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TODAY Join us for our Late Night celebrating the launch of the With These Hands trail, exploring crafts from around the world! Pick up a trail & explore the galleries, listen to a Ukrainian choir, plus global music DJ'd by Inspire Sounds, whilst enjoying a relaxed Friday night drink from Tap Social!
November 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Our Resource of the Month for November is 'BBC Monitoring – Summary of World Broadcasts 1939-2001.' An online archive providing exceptional real-time coverage of critical world events. Find out more at tinyurl.com/yp7e8rnz #SSLResourceoftheMonth
An open laptop on a table. On the screen are the words 'BBC Monitoring – Summary of World Broadcasts 1939-2001.' Next to it are a cup of coffee and a notebook and pen.
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Head over to the Vision Zero event on Broad Street today from 10am-4pm to pick up free cycle safety gear, learn good bike-locking technique, get your bike registered with the police, and climb into the cab of an HGV. Find out more at go.glam.ox.ac.uk/RUPbQbK-G
Image of a black and grey bicycle with front and rear lights
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Need a mid-term study break? Come check out our latest Bonfire Night book display at the SSL! You can find this display around the corner from our issue desk. From fire to fireworks, Guy Fawkes to short stories – we’re sure to have something to spark your imagination!
Image shows a grey book display case with 4 shelves of books relevant to bonfire night . There are two colourful paper firework rockets on either side of the display case.
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The SSL offers over 400 study spaces, with a variety of seating and desks available. Pictured below is one of our favourite study spots, a window facing height-adjustable desk, with a leafy view 📚 🌳 Find our more about the different options available on our latest Blog post tinyurl.com/bde5u5ce
A single desk with a chair behind it, facing a windown. Through the window you can see a view of a tree, plants and some buildings in the distance.
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Book your free tickets for a fun evening celebrating crafting from around the world @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social on Fri 7 Nov!
🪢Knot and bead Chinese keepsakes
🧵Make Ukrainian Motanka dolls
🌼Create delicate flowers fit for fashion designers.

Free tickets: www.prm.ox.ac.uk/event/museum...
Museum Late Night - With These Hands: Crafting a Shared Humanity
Explore the museums after dark!
www.prm.ox.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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With open access publication of monographs and other longform work set to continue growing, this Open Monographs iSkills workshop will help explore the benefits

📅11th Nov
⏰ 11-12.00noon
📍 Online

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/_NeoUahCu
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November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Want to improve your safety and security on a bike? Pop along to the Vision Zero Event on Broad Street on Thursday 6 November, 10am-4pm, find out more at go.glam.ox.ac.uk/RUPbQbK-G
Diagram of an orange bicycle
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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In the immortal words of the song, "Don't worry, be happy". Sometimes that's easier said than done so the Wellbeing Room offers a Worry Box to help. Just write down your concerns and then put them away (in a literal box) for the rest of the year #Wellbeing
A table is covered with leaflets, you can't make out what is written on them apart from those at the very back left in a leaflet holder where you can read the words Student Welfare and Support Services. To the right is a desk top post box. Bright red like a traditional royal mail box, the words Worry Box are printed in gold above the letter slot
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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This 3rd iSkills workshop in the series on Research metrics and citation analysis tools is focused on researcher metrics using tools such as Web of Science, Google Scholar & Scopus
📅 11th Nov
⏰ 3-4.00pm
📍 RSL Seminar Room. OX1 3QP

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/XtpUFJ_Le
Stylised image advertising this iSkills course. Set on a background of various shades of blue, to the left of the image is the logo for Bodleian Libraries featuring a black line drawn likeness of the old library with the name appearing underneath in black capital letters. To the right is the logo for the iSkills programme. This features predominantly lower cased lettering with thick type faced letters, again in various contrasting shades of blue. Below the iSkills logo is the name for this particular course - Research metrics and citation analysis tools: Part 3. Researcher metrics in a dark blue font. In the bottom right are the words 'In person' denoting the type of course this is.
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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As part of the Wellbeing programme, we are pleased to offer a session with Susan Hargreaves on Mindfulness. Mindfulness can help reduce stress, anxiety & improve our focus. Registration is open now

📅11th November
⏰11-12noon
📍RSL Wellbeing Room
#Wellbeing

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/WeF8CnBuY
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November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Our Book of the Month choice for November is 'Democracy and the politics of silence' by Mónica Brito Vieira. Find out why it was chosen at tinyurl.com/2hptkpfe #SSLBookoftheMonth
The front cover of the book 'Democracy and the politics of silence' by Mónica Brito Vieira. On top of the book is a rosette with the words 'SSL Book of the Month' on it.
November 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Working with sensitive research data, Getting started in Oxford libraries, Copyright the card game, and Fundamentals of open access are just some of the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk iSkills workshops taking place this week. Book your place on these sessions and more here: tinyurl.com/53zyvann
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November 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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There is still time to see our #GreenLibraries Week book display, featuring books on climate change, sustainable living and nature. Find it just around the corner from our Issue Desk until Sunday 2 November.

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Photo of three rows of books on climate change, nature and sustainable living
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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How does being first in the family to attend university influence life after graduation? 🎓

Join Professor Morag Henderson on Monday for a seminar exploring education choices and labour market outcomes in England.

🔗 www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/first-...
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM