Hello, I’m Lucy, and I’m one of three trainees at the Bodleian Library this year. I’m spending my first three months in the Radcliffe Science Library, and so far I’ve really been enjoying my placement. The library is currently in a period of change, reorganising its holdings and preparing to become the temporary home of Special Collections, so there’s a lot to do and a lot of variety.
Previously I studied English Literature and Philosophy at Durham University, and since then I’ve spent time working with seedlings and finance and, more recently, studying in Japan. This is my first experience of working in a library and I’m trying to take in as much as I can – this week I’ve been giving tours, and am finally less lost than the students!
I’m really enjoying living in Oxford and am looking forward to this year and the traineeship, especially the chance to explore and work in such a variety of areas within the Bodleian.