Being old enough to remember when Hart Publishing was first established in Oxford (1996 – since 2013 it has been an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing), it was (almost) natural that the line about the deer in the carol The Holly and Ivy, would make me think of that publisher’s logo. Surely this must make a… Read More »
‘We three Kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar, field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star…’ The ‘three wise men’ are an integral part of the Christmas nativity and are well known for their journey following the star to the stable where the baby Jesus was born, and bringing him gifts… Read More »
After wrapping up the Getting to Know the Law Bod series we are now getting into the festive spirit and bringing you our annual Christmas blog offerings. Like with previous years (a good summary with links through to each year can be found here for the curious) we have a theme and this year it… Read More »
It’s week 6 of Getting to Know the Law Bod and this week we are looking at both Electronic Legal Deposit and the UK Web Archive. A brief introduction can be found below but come and check out our display when you are next in the Library, it is just outside the Photocopying Room on… Read More »
It is week 5 of the Get to the Know the Law Bod series and this week we are looking at lending in the Bodleian Law Library. It may seem like an unlikely topic given that the Law Bod is a reference only Library but we thought we would take the time this week to… Read More »
Bodleian Law Library Staff It’s Week 4 of “Getting to know the LawBod” and this week we are focusing on our library staff. Check out the Instagram post for the full effect of the autumnal video: The Bodleian Law Library is managed by Helen. Helen was formally appointed as Bodleian Law Librarian in January 2018,… Read More »
As well holding over 500,000 printed items; the Bodleian Law Library also keeps a range of equipment to aid your study and keep you comfortable when you are here. Plug sockets can prove to be few and far between here but don’t make lack of charge a reason for leaving! Behind the Enquiry Desk we… Read More »
So, first week of term is over, that means your first essay is handed in, you’ve made it through your first week of work and are now perhaps a bit more confident with how Oxford works. This blog is all about taking a breather, and where you can go to take a break in the… Read More »
As many new students will have seen over the last few weeks, the Bodleian Law Library is far bigger than it perhaps looks at first sight. The tours offered by Law Bod staff are a great way to get an overview of the library, but now that term has started and work is piling up… Read More »
Nights are drawing in and that usually means one thing – the start of a brand new academic year. Welcome back to all returning students and a warm hello to all new students embarking on your Oxford adventure! We have been busy over the Summer and so we thought we would run through some Library… Read More »
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