Introduction
Trinity Term is always a long one, with exams and coursework and unpredictable weather. Congratulations on making it through to the end of it! Whether you’re leaving Oxford for the summer and heading away for a well-earned rest, or making the most of the quiet to get some good reading time in, the library is here to help you out. Read on for updates on information for finalists, details of vacation loans, our library closure period, and more!
Information for Finalists
Loans: If you’re completing your course this year, please return items on loan before leaving Oxford and prior to the expiration of your University card.
Print, Copy and Scan (PCAS): If you’re leaving us this summer, do use up any remaining PCAS balance as it cannot be refunded. On request, credit can be transferred to another PCAS account. Please email pcas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk if you need assistance.
Becoming an Alum? As an Oxford alum you can take advantage of a number of benefits, including free access to the Bodleian Libraries and certain eresources. Learn more at the link: Getting started: Alumni | Bodleian Libraries
Persuing Further Oxford study? Oxford students who are finishing an undergraduate/postgraduate course and continuing into further postgraduate study at Oxford may be eligible to have a Returning Students Card, which includes borrowing rights over the summer between your courses. For more information about this, please get in contact with us using the contact details listed below.
Library Displays: Dambudzo Marechera
Curated by Dr Tinashe Mushakavanhu (Junior Research Fellow in African and Comparative Literature, St Anne’s College)
This term, we’ve highlighted a display that explores the life and works of Zimbabwean writer Dambudzo Marechera, whose time in Oxford produced great literature but was undeniably difficult. The display contains a combination of items from within the Bodleian’s collections and items from Dr Mushakavanhu’s own collection.
Previous Display: Literature in Translation, curated by Leah Brown (Graduate Trainee).
Upcoming Display: English Faculty Library Open Day
Vacation Loans
Vacation Loans for the Bodleian Libraries are in effect as of Monday 10th June. This means that any English Faculty Library Loans you borrow/renew after this date will not be due back until Tuesday 15th October (unless your library membership expires sooner – in which case, the due date will be the date of expiry).
This means you can take your loans home with you over the summer, without worrying that they’ll be called back to the library!
Please note: Loanable offsite items may or may not be eligible for vacation loaning. Ask at the desk for clarification when borrowing.
Opening Hours
The English Faculty Library will be transitioning to its Vacation Opening hours from Monday 17th June – Friday 11th October. The English Faculty Library will be open:
OPENING HOURS:
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm
Fixed Closure Period
The English Faculty Library will be closed from:
CLOSURE PERIOD:
Monday 12th August – Monday 26th August (inclusive).
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need help with anything, our library staff will always be available during opening hours to speak with you.
You can also contact us via:
- Telephone: 01865 271050
- Email: efl-enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
- ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter): @EFLOxford
All our details can be found on the English Faculty Library webpage.