Home for the vacation? Ways to access our material remotely

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If you are an Oxford University student and need to access library resources while you are away from Oxford, follow our tips below:

Open laptop with an open book on it.Remote access via SOLO

Access e-books, e-journals and databases remotely by logging in to SOLO with your Single Sign On (SSO) Take a look at the Bodleian Libraries SOLO Guide for further information.

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For help with finding and using items on SOLO, you can also get assistance via SOLO Live Chat.

This service is staffed from Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Look for the chat box to the right of the SOLO webpage.

eBooks

Our eBook Subject & Research Guide has lots of information on how to access and use Oxford University eBooks.

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ORLO (Oxford Reading Lists Online)

Most postgraduate reading lists are available on ORLO and scans, online articles and e-books can be accessed there.

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Scan & Deliver

Scan & Deliver is a free electronic document delivery service which enables you to obtain scans of book chapters or journal articles via email from the Bodleian Libraries’ print collections.

Open laptop on a desk with the words Further Information on itFor more details on the above, and to find out about further resources available remotely, consult the Bodleian Libraries Online and Remote Access webpage.

Questions, need Help?

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Any questions, just get in touch with us!

Email: ssl@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Telephone: 01865 271093

Hilary Term Vacation Opening Hours

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The library is currently open as follows:

  • Sunday  11:00 – 19:00
  • Monday – Friday  9:00 – 19:00
  • Saturday  10:00 – 18:00

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We will be closed for the Easter break as follows:

  • Friday 29 March: CLOSED
  • Saturday 30 March: CLOSED
  • Sunday 31 March: CLOSED
  • Monday 1 April: CLOSED

The library will re-open at 9am on Tuesday 2 April.

 

Women’s History Month

A book display of nine books arranged around a sign for Women's History MonthWomen’s History Month runs from the 1st-31st March and is a celebration of phenomenal women throughout history.

To celebrate the Social Science Library has curated a pop-up book display.
We’ve chosen books that are either by, or about, women who have influenced how we see the world through their work.

A selection from the display

The front cover of Sister outsider by Audre Lorde

 

Sister outsider : essays and speeches
Aurdre Lorde

 

 

 

 

The front cover of Frida Kahlo by Francisco De La Mora

 

Frida Kahlo : her life, her work, her home
Francisco De La Mora

 

 

 

The front cover of It's a Don's life by Mary Beard

 

It’s a don’s life
Mary Beard

 

 

 

 

The front cover of Come tell me how you live by Agatha Christie Mallowan

Come, tell me how you live
Agatha Christie Mallowan

 

 

 

 

 

The front cover of of Undreamed shores by Frances Larson

 

Undreamed shores : the hidden heroines of British anthropology
Frances Larson

 

 

 

 

The Bodleian’s collection is full of Women’s history but if you think there is something missing or if you have a suggestion for our display please let us know at ssl@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Bodleian iSkills workshops beyond the end of Hilary term

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place beyond the end of Hilary term

Thursday 14th March 14:00-15:30
Open Scholarship: Forum of Open Scholarship

During this forum speakers from Bodleian Open Scholarship Support and across Oxford will discuss current changes in the field of open scholarship. Including subjects like data, open access, open monographs, copyright and more. It is advised that attendees of the forum have previously attended the Fundamentals and Logistics courses to improve understanding.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

Tuesday 19th March 10:30-12:00
Open Scholarship: Fundamentals of Open Access

Are you baffled by open, confused by embargoes? Does the mention of the colour gold or green catapult you into a realm of perplexed irritation? Come to this session, where we’ll break down open access and all its many jargon terms, confusing publishing structures and hint at the advantages you can reap by publishing open.
Format: Online using Microsoft Teams.

World Book Day 2024

We’re celebrating World Book Day at the Social Science Library by highlighting the value of reading for pleasure.

As well as being a way of travelling through time, space, and perspectives, reading for pleasure has been proved to be a highly important factor in future academic success and mental health

We’ve curated a selection of past Booker, and International Booker, prize winners to provide a taste of some to the titles that are held by the Bodleian.

These are just some of the books on display around the corner from the issue desk.

If you’re inspired to read more you can find loanable fiction at your college library, and of course it is free to join the Oxfordshire County Library Service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Resource of the Month for March: CAB Abstracts

Each month, one of our Subject Librarians chooses an electronic resource which they feel will be of interest to you.

Subject Consultant, Andy Kernot, sat at a computer in the SSL.

March’s Resource of the Month has been selected by Andy Kernot, Subject Consultant for Geography, Social Policy & Intervention, Public Policy, and Internet Studies.

Andy’s choice is CAB Abstracts. It was chosen because it is one of the less well known databases that is more specialised but has particular relevance to geography as well as other subject areas.

Overview

CAB Abstracts is a bibliographic database compiled by CABI. It covers the significant research and development literature in the fields of agriculture, forestry, human health and nutrition, animal health, and the management and conservation of natural resources. Over three million records have been added to the database since its computerization in 1973 and it searches over 1200 academic journals.

Where can you access the resource

CAB Abstracts is hosted on the OVID platform and can be accessed through SOLO. A Single-Sign-On (SSO) is required to access this database, as it is restricted to Oxford University students and staff members.

 

Our Book of the Month choice for March

The SSL ‘Book of the Month’ feature highlights a book in our collection that has been chosen by one of our Subject Consultants. This may be a recent addition to our stock or an existing item that we would like to share with you.

Subject Consultant Andy Kernot selecting a book from the SSL shelves.

March’s Book of the Month was selected by Andy Kernot, Subject Consultant for Geography, Social Policy & Intervention, Public Policy, and Internet Studies.

The front cover of the book 'Taming the Flood' by Jeremy Purseglove, which features an image of flooded countryside. On top is a rosette with the words 'SSL Book of the Month' on it.

 

 

Taming the flood: rivers, wetlands and the centuries-old battle against flooding

Jeremy Purseglove

William Collins, 2015

GB1399.PUR 2015

 

 

It was chosen because it is regarded as a standard work on flood alleviation, nature conservation and river management.

Book Overview

In recent years the Somerset Levels suffered from the worst flooding in over twenty years, and more recently, flooding in Cumbria and other parts of Britain have reached new levels of severity. Taming the Flood analyses many of the conflicting demands made on rivers and wetlands, offering practical solutions which aim to protect, rather than destroy, these important ecological habitats.

Exploring the old arguments and new solutions raised over the last 400 years, this completely updated edition of the classic Taming the Flood reveals how harnessing nature, rather than attempting to repress it, is the only answer to the environmental disasters we are faced with today.

Reviews

Taming the Flood most deserves its status as a classic […] for its evocation of place […] the descriptions of wetlands are exquisitely written. This fine book calls for, and takes, a longer view.

The Sunday Times

Jeremy Purseglove has a gift that is increasingly rare in these days of scientific specialisation of joining practical wisdom about working with nature and the land to an imaginative appreciation of their place in our history and culture.

Richard Mabey

A most authoritative book which appears at a very appropriate time. It will give rise to new attitudes in an extremely important aspect of conservation, and new hope to those who are fighting for a more enlightened approach to wetlands.

Sir Peter Scott

How can I access it?

We have two lending copies of this book. One of our copies is currently located in our New Books Display Area (around the corner from our Issue Desk). Its shelfmark is  GB1399.PUR 2015

Image of an open book with the pages curled to form a love heartWhat would your SSL Book of the Month be? Do you have a favourite book in our collection? If so, we would love to know what it is. Add a comment below or email us.

Free Bodleian iSkills courses in 8th week

A photo of a laptop open with the iSkills logo on the screenBodleian iSkills workshops aim to develop your skills in information discovery and scholarly communications, covering a variety of resources across a wide range of disciplines. They are primarily aimed at University of Oxford students and staff. Some workshops take place face-to-face, whilst others are run online.

The workshops are FREE but online booking is essential. A list of the sessions taking place this term can be found on the iSkills Workshops webpage.

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Workshops taking place this week in 8th week

Thursday 7th March 09:30-12:30

Open Scholarship: Copyright the Card Game
This interactive, games-based session introduces you to the key concepts of copyright law and allows you to apply them in practice. No prior knowledge is required, and the session caters for all whatever their level of experience with copyright. At the end of the session participants will be able to: explore how copyright really works in practice; interpret the legislation and apply the relevant legal concepts to their own work; practice using the exceptions and licences in sector-specific examples; discuss the role of risk management in making decisions about the ethical creation and use of copyright material.

Format: Classroom-based (Seminar Room, Radcliffe Science Library).