Bodleian Humanities Library
@bodhumslib.bsky.social
The Bodleian Humanities Library, part of @bodleianlibraries, covering English, Music, Philosophy, Theology, Film Studies, History of Medicine, and Internet Studies
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We've been delighted that so many of you have come to see the new library! If you haven't had a chance to make it yet, here's a little sneak peek of our new library for you ✨📚✨
F is for Feedback! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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!
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!
November 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
F is for Feedback! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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!
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!
Heads up for our readers! Engineers are currently in working on our lift, so the very dramatic drilling noises you hear are no need for worry 🛗 Our help desk can advise you on the furthest seats from the noise.
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Heads up for our readers! Engineers are currently in working on our lift, so the very dramatic drilling noises you hear are no need for worry 🛗 Our help desk can advise you on the furthest seats from the noise.
E is for Exhibitions! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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. 😊
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. 😊
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
E is for Exhibitions! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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. 😊
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. 😊
Calling DPhils! 📣
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
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
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November 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Calling DPhils! 📣
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
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
#Halloween is here! 👻🎃
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!)
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!)
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#Halloween is here! 👻🎃
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!)
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!)
D is for Dictionaries! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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.
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.
October 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
D is for Dictionaries! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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.
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.
Heads up for our readers! Engineers are currently hard at work repairing our book gates; no longer will they beep at random times! Thank you for bearing with us while we make the library even better for you (the library is still fully accessible in the meantime).
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Heads up for our readers! Engineers are currently hard at work repairing our book gates; no longer will they beep at random times! Thank you for bearing with us while we make the library even better for you (the library is still fully accessible in the meantime).
You said, we did!
• 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!
• 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!
October 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
You said, we did!
• 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!
• 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!
Introducing our ✨first ever✨ display!
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!
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!
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Introducing our ✨first ever✨ display!
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!
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!
C is for classification! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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 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!
October 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
C is for classification! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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 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!
B is for books! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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 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...
October 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
B is for books! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z
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 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...
#OTD in 1854, Oscar Wilde was born!
We've got plenty of books by (and about!) him waiting here in the library, if you feel like celebrating his birthday 🎂🥳📖
We've got plenty of books by (and about!) him waiting here in the library, if you feel like celebrating his birthday 🎂🥳📖
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#OTD in 1854, Oscar Wilde was born!
We've got plenty of books by (and about!) him waiting here in the library, if you feel like celebrating his birthday 🎂🥳📖
We've got plenty of books by (and about!) him waiting here in the library, if you feel like celebrating his birthday 🎂🥳📖
Do you want a ✨library tour?✨
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!
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!
October 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Do you want a ✨library tour?✨
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!
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!
Have you borrowed a book for the vacation?
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...
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...
October 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Have you borrowed a book for the vacation?
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...
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...
We know that a whole new library is a big thing... so we're going to help you get acclimatised with our new series, #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z!
Once a week, we'll show off our new library featuring a different letter of the alphabet! Watch this space 👀
Once a week, we'll show off our new library featuring a different letter of the alphabet! Watch this space 👀
October 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We know that a whole new library is a big thing... so we're going to help you get acclimatised with our new series, #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z!
Once a week, we'll show off our new library featuring a different letter of the alphabet! Watch this space 👀
Once a week, we'll show off our new library featuring a different letter of the alphabet! Watch this space 👀
Got something to say? We want to hear it! 📣
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 🚥✍️💚
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 🚥✍️💚
October 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Got something to say? We want to hear it! 📣
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 🚥✍️💚
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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Huge congratulations to the @bodhumslib.bsky.social team for such a successful opening of the New Humanities Library at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities this week! Wonderful feedback for readers and such happy staff!
October 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Huge congratulations to the @bodhumslib.bsky.social team for such a successful opening of the New Humanities Library at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities this week! Wonderful feedback for readers and such happy staff!
Good news - we've extended our opening hours! 🔔
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...
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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Information for the Bodleian Humanities Library, part of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities
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October 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Good news - we've extended our opening hours! 🔔
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...
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...
We've been delighted that so many of you have come to see the new library! If you haven't had a chance to make it yet, here's a little sneak peek of our new library for you ✨📚✨
October 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We've been delighted that so many of you have come to see the new library! If you haven't had a chance to make it yet, here's a little sneak peek of our new library for you ✨📚✨
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The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre, a new world-class centre for the Arts and Humanities will open to the academic community on 13 October 2025 🏛️✨
A public cultural programme hosted by the Centre will begin in April 2026.
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A public cultural programme hosted by the Centre will begin in April 2026.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre, a new world-class centre for the Arts and Humanities will open to the academic community on 13 October 2025 🏛️✨
A public cultural programme hosted by the Centre will begin in April 2026.
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A public cultural programme hosted by the Centre will begin in April 2026.
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Good morning @bodhumslib.bsky.social! Wonderful that you are open! All the very best! bsky.app/profile/bodh...
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September 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Good morning @bodhumslib.bsky.social! Wonderful that you are open! All the very best! bsky.app/profile/bodh...
It's time for our ✨soft opening!✨
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! 🥁
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! 🥁
September 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
It's time for our ✨soft opening!✨
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! 🥁
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! 🥁
Our team has been hard at work setting up the library, putting the books in place, connecting the PCs, and arranging our Mr Tolkien bust!
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
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
September 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Our team has been hard at work setting up the library, putting the books in place, connecting the PCs, and arranging our Mr Tolkien bust!
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
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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And they're gone! 👋
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!
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!
September 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
And they're gone! 👋
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!
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!
And now the time has come... the Philosophy and Theology Faculties Library is gradually being moved to our new home! #HumsLibraryMove
September 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
And now the time has come... the Philosophy and Theology Faculties Library is gradually being moved to our new home! #HumsLibraryMove