Monthly Archives: February 2025

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Library updates – January and February 2025

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As we move through 2025, here’s a summary of our updates from the year so far.

New Noise-Cancelling Headphones Available for Loan

The library recently acquired noise-cancelling headphones, they’re now available for borrowing from the Enquiry Desk. These are particularly useful for any readers looking to minimise distractions while studying.
Further details on our IT Loans

National Student Survey (NSS) 2025 Now Open

Final-year undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025. Feedback from this survey plays a crucial role in shaping university services. Students can complete the survey using their student number or via the link sent to their University email. The survey is open until 30th April.
Access the survey here

Temporary Service Disruption: Bloomberg Terminal Unavailable

Due to a water leak affecting electrical systems in the building, some library computers, including the Bloomberg terminal, are temporarily unavailable. Efforts are underway to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
See the blog post for updates

Oxford Forum of Open Scholarship (OxFOS25)

The Oxford Forum of Open Scholarship (OxFOS25) will take place from 3–13 March, providing an opportunity to explore developments in open access and open research. The event will include discussions on the future of research accessibility and scholarly communication.
Further information is available via Open Access Oxford

Financial Times Business Book of the Year Display

The library is currently showcasing a selection of books from the Financial Times Business Book of the Year shortlist. We welcome you to explore the display and engage in discussions about the most impactful business publications of the past year.

You can follow us on Bluesky for more updates: Sainsbury Library on Bluesky

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IT Loans

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Need IT accessories? Borrow them from the Library!

Did you forget your laptop charger? Need an adaptor for a monitor? Want to focus with noise-cancelling headphones? The Sainsbury Library has you covered! We offer a range of IT loan items that can be borrowed from the Enquiry Desk to help you stay productive while you’re in the library.

What’s Available?

Adaptors & Cables

  • AV Adaptors: USB-C to Digital AV, HDMI to DVI-D, USB-C to HDMI
  • Cables: Lightning to USB, USB to USB-C, Micro USB, HDMI cables (8K) in 3ft and 6ft lengths
  • Travel Adaptors: International and EU to UK travel adaptors

Laptop Chargers

  • MacBook Chargers: USB-C (29W, 70W), Magsafe 2 (85W)
  • Universal USB-C Laptop Charger: 100W charger for multiple Windows laptops including HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more

Mac Accessories

  • Apple Magic Keyboard & Mouse

New Addition: Noise-Cancelling Headphones!

We’re excited to announce the addition of the Soundcore Q20i Noise Cancelling Headphones to our loans! These comfortable, high-quality headphones will help block out distractions so you can focus on studying, reading, or working on assignments. You can also install the Soundcore app on your device and access a range of background sounds to further minimise distractions.

How to Borrow IT Equipment

  • All items are available for loan from the Enquiry Desk on a short-term basis while you are in the library.
  • Simply ask a staff member for the item you need, and they will sign it out to you using your University/Bodleian card.
  • Please return items promptly so others can use them too!

If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to ask. We’re here to help!

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Library Update: Temporary Disruption to Services

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Update March 4, 2025:
The Bloomberg Terminal is now available again and can be booked as usual.

A water leak has caused electrical problems in the library, resulting in some computers being unavailable, including the Bloomberg terminal.

What This Means for You

  • Some library PCs and Macs are currently out of service.
  • The Bloomberg terminal is unavailable and cannot be booked. However, you can still use alternative databases such as Capital IQ, Eikon, FactSet, Mergent Online or datasets in WRDS.
  • Wi-Fi access remains unaffected, so you can still connect using personal devices.
  • Library staff are available to help you find alternative resources and support your study and research needs.

What We’re Doing

We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and we will provide updates here as soon as more information is available. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience during this time.

Need Help?

If you require assistance or have urgent research needs, please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of our team at the Enquiry Desk or contact us via email or phone.