Bodleian Libraries

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Amazing collections and breath-taking libraries. Facilitating research at the University of Oxford.

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We have electronic subscriptions so you can access material wherever and whenever you need. We offer free workshops to help you build your confidence in finding and evaluating research materials. And our staff are happy to help with any library question from finding the loos to finding a resource!

Image of a man working inside a library. Text reads: 'We have lots of digital resources so you can access material wherever and whenever you need'Image taken from above of a woman working at a desk in a library. Text reads: 'We offer free workshops to help you build your confidence in finding and evaluating research materials'.Image is of a woman at a library desk handing a book to another woman. Text reads: 'And our staff are happy to help with any library question from finding the loos to finding a resource.'
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Have you heard of a medieval black knight from the Arthurian world? Meet Moriaen, the protagonist from a Dutch chivalric romance by the same name, researched by Georgie Anderson, a PhD candidate from the University of Kent.

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From the manuscripts of Esther Inglis, to Monsters Inc! Explore fun and fascinating things to do, online and in person, at the Bodleian this October. 🍂

Three people stand inside the Bodleian Library, surrounded by ornate architecture. Text at the top says "October at the Bodleian," and more details about events are at the bottom.Special Events listing two events: 1. Sun 4 Oct: "Silver Sunday: 100 years of These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer," featuring drop-in performances, talks, and activities from 11.00 to 15.40. Free; booking required for talks. 2. Wed 7 Oct: "Aftermath: Photographic Narratives from Northern Iraq and the Kashmir Valley," from 12.00 to 13.00. Free, in person.Special Events listing of three events: 1. Sun 18 Oct: "Wonder of Birds Day," 11:00–15:00, free, in person. 2. Thu 22 Oct: "Textpocalypse Now: The Political Economy of Writing in the Age of AI," 17:00–18:00, free, in person. 3. Thu 29 Oct: "2026 Richard Benson Lecture in the Reproduced Image," focusing on photography and educational souvenirs, 17:00–18:25, free, in person. Background features a vintage illustration.
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It's inspired by postcards collected by the artist Tom Phillips (1937-2022), part of an archive donated to the Bodleian Libraries. Thank you to everyone who has submitted so far.

Henry & Jayne's husband Norwich A man holding a fluffy cat looks out a window, with their reflection visible in the glass. The scene is in black and white, set against an orange background. Chelsea & Paulina Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, 28 July 2026 A woman in graduation attire, sitting in a wheelchair, holds a small dog. They are in front of a historic stone building - the Radcliffe CameraNanou & Janetta France, February 2026 A woman sits in a home office, holding a small dog, in front of an open laptop displaying a document. The desk is cluttered with papers, a mug, and various office items. A window in the background provides natural light.
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