New to Oxford? Get to know the Bodleian Libraries and how we can help you

Image of a person studying in the Bodleian Libraries and the Bodleian Libraries logo. Clicking on the image will start the Bodleian Libraries Getting Started Video.

Libraries will play a big part during your time at Oxford, whether providing access to eBooks, eJournals and databases or helping you find books on your reading list.

Getting to grips with the services we provide and finding your way around buildings and collections, can seem daunting at first. We run Library Welcome Sessions and Tours, to provide you with all the key information you need to know, so you can confidently get down to your studies.

You may also find it useful to watch a short introductory video to the Bodleian Libraries.

Undergraduates

Details of your Library Welcome Webinar, where library staff will run through how the Bodleian Libraries can help you, are in your student timetable. Links and times for your session will be listed there or you can ask your college for further details.

A recording of the Webinar, PowerPoint slides and a SOLO handout are available on the Bodleian Libraries Getting Started webpage.

You can drop in and attend a 30-minute tour of our library at any of the times below; no booking is required:

  • Wednesday 9 October: 11.30am, 5pm
  • Thursday 10 October: 11.30am, 5pm
  • Friday 11 October: 11.30am, 5pm

Postgraduates

Your Library Welcome sessions are in person and you will have been given details of them by your Department. In most cases, your Library tours will be just after or just before your Welcome session. If you miss your tour, feel free to come on one of the drop in sessions listed above.

Also refer to the Bodleian Libraries Getting Started Research Postgraduates webpage for useful information.

If you miss your Library Welcome Session

Further information can be found via the links listed above or you can speak to our friendly library staff, who will be happy to help you.

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