Service Update: September, 2021

On 6th September the University of Oxford moved to stage one of its Business Continuity Plan (BCP), which has several implications for the library. For more information about the university’s current status and for the latest service updates from the Bodleian Libraries, please visit the links below.

https://www.ox.ac.uk/coronavirus/status

https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/service-updates

Summary of changes

Our vacation opening hours have reverted to 9:00-17:00, Monday-Friday.

The requirement to book a session in advance to use the library has been removed. As a result, the following services have been suspended:

  • Browse and Borrow
  • Click and Collect

Scan and Deliver continues to be available for all card holders. Find out more at

https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/services/remote-access/scan-deliver.

Continuation of existing COVID safety measures

The library encourages readers to:

  • wear face coverings in our spaces. Signage reminding readers to wear face coverings will remain in place.
  • scan the NHS Test and Trace QR codes displayed or fill out a form confirming their visit and contact details.
  • limit close contact and respect others.

An increased level of cleaning will be maintained throughout our spaces and cleaning supplies will continue to be offered to readers.

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