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The Saϊd Business School’s library, and one of the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries. Updates on library news, services and business resources.

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Ahead of Global Entrepreneurship Week (17-23 November) why not sign up for the Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre's annual conference on entrepreneurship and innovation?
OSEF 2025
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#GEW2025 #OSEF2025 #OxfordEntrepreneurship
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November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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#Halloween2025 may see higher prices for confectionery. Check out Mintel for insights on how retailers are responding to ensure shoppers can still have a frightfully good Halloween!
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October 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Happy Halloween! 🎃
Have you ever wondered how many pumpkins are grown and carved for Halloween? Then check out the Statista portal for insights on #Halloween consumer trends:
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October 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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It's #GreenLibrariesWeek 🌱📚
This event celebrates and promotes sustainability initiatives in UK libraries. In the Sainsbury Library you'll find a book display and ‘feedback trees’ inviting you to share your messages, requests, and goals for the library.
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The Green Libraries Week display in the Sainsbury Library.
October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Happy Halloween! 🎃
Have you ever wondered what is the most popular Halloween costume for pets? Then check out the Statista portal for insights on #Halloween consumer trends: 🐶🐱
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October 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Are you a new student at the University of Oxford? The Bodleian's Getting Started page has guides and resources to help you get the most out of the network of libraries that are available to you:
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Screenshot of the Bodleian's 'Getting started at the Bodleian Libraries' video.
October 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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The Sainsbury Library is one of 23 Bodleian Libraries located across Oxford. You explore them all via the handy Find a Library page:
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A student sitting at a window desk in the Sainsbury Library. Photo by John Cairns.
October 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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⚡ Electrical Testing ⚡
There will be some slight disruption in the Sainsbury Library next week (Mon 21st – Tues 22nd) while routine electrical testing takes place and power is temporarily switched off.
Thanks for your patience, do let us know if you have any questions regarding this.
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Electrical Testing: There will be disruption in the Library on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd whilst routine electrical testing takes place. Thank you for your patience.
October 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Welcome to our new students 👋
You’ll find lots of useful information on the boards around the library to help you get started.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
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Welcome to the Sainsbury Library. To find out more, look out for the info boards around the library.
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Today is #TalkLikeAPirateDay! So what better time to learn about UK copyright law? Check out this excellent pirate-themed quiz which was created by Erica Levi at Coventry University. 🏴☠️ 💬️
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September 19, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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“‘Can machines think?’ 🤖 Explore how AI went from thought experiment to shaping our lives daily in our new book display, 'Understanding Artificial Intelligence'. Explore books, ebooks and videos to help you use (and question) AI.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Our Wellbeing Collection is available to you in the library and we also have eBooks that are accessible 24/7. See our blog post for more details and links to eBooks. ✨📚
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September 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Join our Bodleian colleagues online next month to discuss the loss of access to open datasets and efforts to capture them, including the current situation in the US where federal datasets are at risk, and other examples.
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BODLEIAN LIBRARIES An Oxford, Bodleian open scholarship event Data rescue and sustainability 25.09.25 16:00-17:00 Book now: go.glam.ox.ac.uk/data25
August 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Happy #HashtagDay? #OnThisDay, 2007 the Twitter #Hashtag was invented. However, 18 years later Twitter, now X, is being overtaken by other platforms due to an exodus of users and advertisers. Check out the latest Mintel Social Media report:
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Access for free (via SSO):
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August 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Wellbeing matters. With the new Science of Wellbeing module on Oxford Saïd’s MBA, we’ve recently added some new books, and invite you to browse our Wellbeing Collection.
Explore books & eBooks on self-help, psychology, workplace wellbeing, management & neurodiversity. ✨📚
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The Wellbeing Collection book display in the Sainsbury Library.
August 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Why not wander over to the Weston Library where you can dive into the Bodleian's (free!) exhibitions? From ancient texts to surprising treasures, it’s the perfect low-effort, high-culture study break! ☀️📖
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Image from the Treasured exhibition, an illustration of two pink elephants with feathered wings, set against a dark green background.
August 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Why not take some time out over the vacation to read "Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment without Burnout" by Cal Newport? You can find this and other great summer reads in our Wellbeing Collection. 📚🏝️
A photo of a book display at a library. On the left is the book “Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout” by Cal Newport. The book cover features a serene mountain landscape with a lake and evergreen trees. On the right is a colorful sign titled “NEW IN! Sainsbury Library Wellbeing Collection.” The poster includes icons and text indicating the themes of the collection: Self Help, Psychology, Health, Neurodiversity, and Workplace Wellbeing. Illustrated icons include a megaphone, a stack of books, a person meditating, an origami crane, and a scale labeled “Work” and “Life.”
August 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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How is AI reshaping ESG?
🎧 These #podcast episodes from the Oxford Saïd Voices series explore how AI is driving smarter sustainability, enhancing data analysis, reporting, and investment decisions, while addressing ethical risks such as bias and transparency.
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#Technology #AI
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July 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Why not take a break and browse our new Wellbeing Collection? You’ll find books, eBooks, and resources on a range of related topics, including:
- Self Help
- Psychology
- Health
- Neurodiversity
- Workplace Wellbeing
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Sainsbury Library Wellbeing Collection
July 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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The weather is very changeable at the moment 🥵🥶! But don’t worry, we have loanable items to help keep you comfortable in the Library. On warm days, you can borrow one of our USB desk fans to stay cool. If it turns chilly, we have cosy blankets available.
Ask at the Enquiry Desk for more details.
Whatever the weather, we have loans for you.
July 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Leaving Oxford? Don’t forget to use up your PCAS credit! Unused credit cannot be refunded, so we urge you to use it before you leave the University. On request, credit can be transferred to another PCAS account.
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June 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Is M&A still a smart move during times of elevated economic uncertainty?
In this #expertcomment on Oxford Answers, Timothy Galpin explores how firms can navigate both risk and opportunity in turbulent times:
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June 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Happy National Biscuit Day! 🍪
Despite the cost of living crisis and consumers cutting back on spending, most people in the UK still think that biscuits are an affordable treat!
Check out Mintel for more insights on the food & drink sector.
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May 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Trinity Term can be stressful, but support is available from the @ox.ac.uk Health and Welfare team and Nightline. From a library perspective, in addition to safe, welcoming spaces, @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social provide self-help e-books which are available 24/7:
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May 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Want access to new business databases? It's simple! Just submit a request through our online form or drop by the help desk to let us know what you need. We're here to support your research and learning! #LibraryResources 📊
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Your Database Requests
May 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM