The Bodleian Libraries is seeking views on an idea to allow books kept in the Collection Storage Facility in Swindon (also known as the Book Storage Facility, shown on SOLO as ‘Bodleian Offsite Store’) to be borrowed by members of the University with borrowing rights.

At the moment, most of these books cannot be borrowed and must be read in one of the Bodleian Libraries’ Reading Rooms.

This survey is part of a review of the lending status of books, and the results will be reported alongside other information, including usage data and other sources of feedback. Any decision will be made by the Curators of the University Libraries (the governing body of the Bodleian Libraries).

The survey will take around 3 minutes. To try to ensure as broad engagement as possible by students, academics, researchers and external readers, all participants can choose to enter the Prize Draw for £100 voucher at the end of the survey.

If you are an Oxford University card holder, follow this link to complete the survey.

If you are a Bodleian Reader card holder, follow this link to complete the survey.

The survey closed on 5th May 2024.