Frank Egerton
@frankegerton.bsky.social
librarian, writer, creative writing tutor, rdm enthusiast, university of oxford - opinions my own
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The Madeline Barber fund was generously given to the university by 18th century and Voltaire scholar William Barber and his wife Madeline Barber, for the purchase of 18th century French books.
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Madeline Barber fund was generously given to the university by 18th century and Voltaire scholar William Barber and his wife Madeline Barber, for the purchase of 18th century French books.
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The trial is currently running until 3rd December, and can be accessed via www.ov-vf.com , or the Databases A-Z Libguide, if you are a Bodleian card holder.
Any feedback? Please send it to our French Subject Librarian, Nick Hearn www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/ta...
Any feedback? Please send it to our French Subject Librarian, Nick Hearn www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/ta...
Voltaire Foundation
www.ov-vf.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The trial is currently running until 3rd December, and can be accessed via www.ov-vf.com , or the Databases A-Z Libguide, if you are a Bodleian card holder.
Any feedback? Please send it to our French Subject Librarian, Nick Hearn www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/ta...
Any feedback? Please send it to our French Subject Librarian, Nick Hearn www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/ta...
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And that's how to find the databases we subscribe too!
We hope this was a helpful #TopTipThursTAY. Please do ask us here, by email, or at our enquiry desks if there's anything else we can help with!
Plus, let us know if there's anything you would like us to cover in the next #TopTipThursTAY
We hope this was a helpful #TopTipThursTAY. Please do ask us here, by email, or at our enquiry desks if there's anything else we can help with!
Plus, let us know if there's anything you would like us to cover in the next #TopTipThursTAY
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
And that's how to find the databases we subscribe too!
We hope this was a helpful #TopTipThursTAY. Please do ask us here, by email, or at our enquiry desks if there's anything else we can help with!
Plus, let us know if there's anything you would like us to cover in the next #TopTipThursTAY
We hope this was a helpful #TopTipThursTAY. Please do ask us here, by email, or at our enquiry desks if there's anything else we can help with!
Plus, let us know if there's anything you would like us to cover in the next #TopTipThursTAY
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Want to access a database not listed in the Databases A-Z?
Unfortunately that means we don't subscribe to it. You can suggest we get a subscription though, by pressing the blue 'Purchase Request' button on the top bar of SOLO, or contacting the relevant Subject Librarian
Unfortunately that means we don't subscribe to it. You can suggest we get a subscription though, by pressing the blue 'Purchase Request' button on the top bar of SOLO, or contacting the relevant Subject Librarian
Subject librarians
A list of Bodleian subject librarians, who specialist support for particular faculties, departments and courses
www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Want to access a database not listed in the Databases A-Z?
Unfortunately that means we don't subscribe to it. You can suggest we get a subscription though, by pressing the blue 'Purchase Request' button on the top bar of SOLO, or contacting the relevant Subject Librarian
Unfortunately that means we don't subscribe to it. You can suggest we get a subscription though, by pressing the blue 'Purchase Request' button on the top bar of SOLO, or contacting the relevant Subject Librarian
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4) the Voltaire Room ⚜️
❌💧☕🥪🍜
No food or drink at all in this room, as it's where we have glass cases for our special collections displays, and precious 17th century books!
If you would like to drink some water, you can go into the vestibule outside the room.
❌💧☕🥪🍜
No food or drink at all in this room, as it's where we have glass cases for our special collections displays, and precious 17th century books!
If you would like to drink some water, you can go into the vestibule outside the room.
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
4) the Voltaire Room ⚜️
❌💧☕🥪🍜
No food or drink at all in this room, as it's where we have glass cases for our special collections displays, and precious 17th century books!
If you would like to drink some water, you can go into the vestibule outside the room.
❌💧☕🥪🍜
No food or drink at all in this room, as it's where we have glass cases for our special collections displays, and precious 17th century books!
If you would like to drink some water, you can go into the vestibule outside the room.
Reposted by Frank Egerton
3) the Research Collection and Main Reading Room ✒️
✅💧bottled water only
Now on to our no-snacking or coffee-ing areas!
Nice and simple, this rule is because of the many beautiful old books and spaces we have here.
✅💧bottled water only
Now on to our no-snacking or coffee-ing areas!
Nice and simple, this rule is because of the many beautiful old books and spaces we have here.
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
3) the Research Collection and Main Reading Room ✒️
✅💧bottled water only
Now on to our no-snacking or coffee-ing areas!
Nice and simple, this rule is because of the many beautiful old books and spaces we have here.
✅💧bottled water only
Now on to our no-snacking or coffee-ing areas!
Nice and simple, this rule is because of the many beautiful old books and spaces we have here.
Reposted by Frank Egerton
2) the Teaching Collection and Graduate Reading Room📚
Here, you can have bottled water and also KeepCups or similar of hot beverages.
✅💧☕ yes to water, and secure flasks
❌🥪🍜 no food please, and no takeaway cups with insecure lids
Here, you can have bottled water and also KeepCups or similar of hot beverages.
✅💧☕ yes to water, and secure flasks
❌🥪🍜 no food please, and no takeaway cups with insecure lids
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
2) the Teaching Collection and Graduate Reading Room📚
Here, you can have bottled water and also KeepCups or similar of hot beverages.
✅💧☕ yes to water, and secure flasks
❌🥪🍜 no food please, and no takeaway cups with insecure lids
Here, you can have bottled water and also KeepCups or similar of hot beverages.
✅💧☕ yes to water, and secure flasks
❌🥪🍜 no food please, and no takeaway cups with insecure lids
Reposted by Frank Egerton
1) the Common Room! ✅🥪🍜💧☕
This cosy space (recently revamped with new artwork!) is the one spot in the building that you can eat and drink to your heart's content.
We also have a water fountain here! 🚰
This cosy space (recently revamped with new artwork!) is the one spot in the building that you can eat and drink to your heart's content.
We also have a water fountain here! 🚰
October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
1) the Common Room! ✅🥪🍜💧☕
This cosy space (recently revamped with new artwork!) is the one spot in the building that you can eat and drink to your heart's content.
We also have a water fountain here! 🚰
This cosy space (recently revamped with new artwork!) is the one spot in the building that you can eat and drink to your heart's content.
We also have a water fountain here! 🚰