Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display and other events – October 2026 (Black History Month)

Posted on 5 October 2026 by davidphillips

Greetings from the Bodleian Health Care Libraries. October is Black History Month, with a special focus this year on honouring our communities.

To mark the occasion, our new books display brings together titles on racial trauma in black communities, health inequality, and advancing equity in medical education, research, technology, policy, and practice.

New books – October 2026 (Theme: Black History Month)

Fancy browsing the display for yourself? You’ll find these books in the Cairns Library book room at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Library members are welcome to browse or borrow them during staffed hours.

Click on the images below for more information about availability. You will also find more information about these books on the library’s NHS LibGuide.

If you have a contract with the OUH Trust you are eligible to join the Bodleian Health Care Libraries for free. If you are a member of the University of Oxford you can access the library using your University card.

A close-up photo of a paperback book entitled "Black Grief and Healing". — **Black grief and healing**

A close-up photo of a hard back book entitled "From the enlightenment to black lives matter". — **From the enlightenment to black lives matter**

A close-up photo of a hardback book entitled "Why black people die sooner" — **Why black people die sooner**

A close-up photo of a paperback book entitled "Black men, trauma & therapy". — **Black men, trauma & therapy**

A close-up photo of a paperback book entitled "Black and menopausal" — **Black and menopausal**

A close-up photo of a hardback book entitled "Are you really the doctor?" — **Are you really the doctor?**

A close-up photo of a paperback book entitled "Anti-racist medicine" — **Anti-racist medicine**

Horton Library – Black History Month display

The Horton Hospital Library in Banbury has its own Black History Month display. Be sure to check it out if you’re in the area!

A photo of a wooden bookshelf displaying some books, including the book, "Love in Colour" by Bolu Babalola, and featuring a poster listing Black History Month events taking place in October. The bookshelf also contains a colourful Black History Month poster which features the text "Honouring our communities. Books, poems, book club reviews".

Black History Month events

There are plenty of events taking place across Oxford to mark Black History Month. At the Oxford Playhouse you can watch August Wilson’s Fences or Once Upon a Time in Sokoto, whilst Pusey House Chapel will be playing host to the St Cross South African Township Music Concert.

Elsewhere, the Saïd Business School is hosting a talk on Empowering Leadership through Inclusion, and there are Black History Month Lectures taking place at Kellogg College (The Future Isn’t Neutral: Race, Fairness and Equality in the age of AI), and St. John’s College (The Call and the Answer: Travel and Literature in the Work of Addie B. Hunton and Kathryn M. Johnson).

The Black History Month Lecture 2026, The Iconicity of Africa, will be taking place at the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, which will also be showing When the Blackbird Sings an “immersive, eye-opening, invitation to travel through time”.

Keep an eye on the Oxford Events pages for more events taking place during the course of October.

A digital poster listing events taking place in Oxford during Black History Month.

OUH Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network – Black History Month Conference

OUH staff and Oxford University members are invited to attend the Black History Month 2026 Conference hosted by the OUH Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network.

The afternoon will feature:

A keynote address from Karen Bonner MBE, Chief Nurse, NHS England (London Region)
A panel discussion on Building Anti-Racist Practice in Healthcare featuring Joy Warmington, Byron Currie, Nigel Carter, Hosnieh Djafari-Marbini and Daniel Mercier
A session on Sickle Cell Awareness and Blood Donation
Insights from Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s “Up The Anti” anti-discrimination programme
Storytelling, entertainment and opportunities to connect with colleagues

Registration information:

JR book club – Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman

In honour of Black History Month, October’s book club choice is the modern classic, Noughts and Crosses, by acclaimed writer and former Children’s Laureate, Malorie Blackman. Staff and students at the University of Oxford and OUH are welcome to join our book clubs. For more information, visit the Bodleian Health Care Libraries’ events calendar.

A close-up photo of a paperback edition of the book "Noughts and Crosses" by Malorie Blackman. The book is sitting in a plastic stand on the front of which is the label: "Next month's book choice is..." — **Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman**

New books display – Past editions

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – September 2026 (Haematology and Oncology)

Posted on 1 September 2026 by davidphillips

A close-up photo of a wooden book stand displaying four books about haematology and four books related to oncology. At the top of the book stand is an A4 portrait poster in a plastic poster stand. The poster has black text on a light blue background. The text reads: "New Books". In smaller text underneath, it states "on Haematology and Oncology".

Hello again from the Bodleian Health Care Libraries. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and so this month our new books display will feature recent acquisitions on Haematology and Oncology, including titles on clinical haematology, blood coagulation, and reference guides from the WHO Classification of Tumours series.

New books – September 2026 (Theme: Haematology and Oncology)

You’ll find these books on display in the Cairns Library book room at the John Radcliffe Hospital, for library members to browse or borrow during staffed hours. If you’d like to know what other resources we have on these topics, please get in touch!

Click on the images below to be taken to the item’s SOLO record for more information about availability. You will also find a digital list of these books on the library’s NHS LibGuide.

A close up photo of the book Blombäck's essential guide to blood coagulation, paperback edition. — **Blombäck’s essential guide to blood coagulation**

A close up photo of the book ABC of clinical haematology, paperback edition. — **ABC of clinical haematology**

A close up photo of the book Hoffbrand's postgraduate haematology, hardback edition. — **Hoffbrand’s postgraduate haematology**

A close up photo of the book Clinical hematology and fundamentals of hemostasis, hardback edition. — **Clinical hematology and fundamentals of hemostasis**

A close up photo of the book Oncology at a glance, paperback edition. — **Oncology at a glance**

A close up photo of the book Thoracic tumours, paperback edition. — **Thoracic tumours** (WHO Classification of Tumours)

A close up photo of the book Central nervous system tumours, paperback edition. — **Central nervous system tumours** (WHO Classification of Tumours)

A close up photo of the book Soft tissue and bone tumours, paperback edition. — **Soft tissue and bone tumours** (WHO Classification of Tumours)

New books display – Past editions

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – August 2026 (Occupational therapy)

Posted on 4 August 2026 by davidphillips

A close-up photo of a wooden book stand displaying five books about occupational therapy, with the front covers facing the camera. In the centre of the book stand is an A4 portrait poster in a plastic poster stand. The poster has black text on a light blue background. The text reads: "New Books".

Hello from The Bodleian Health Care Libraries. We recently acquired new books on occupational therapy for readers to explore, including books on interdisciplinary complex rehabilitation, occupational therapy for physical dysfunction, minoritised occupational therapists, and occupational therapy for mental health.

A note to our readers who work in occupational therapy: we have plenty more books on this topic for you to enjoy! Email hcl-enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk or visit us in person if you’d like to know more.

New books – August 2026 (Theme: Occupational therapy)

You’ll find these books on display in the Cairns Library book room at the John Radcliffe Hospital, for library members to browse or borrow during staffed hours. Some of these titles are also available at the Girdlestone Memorial Library at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton Hospital Library.

Click on the images below to be taken to the item’s SOLO record for more information about availability. You will also find a digital list of these books on the library’s NHS LibGuide.

A close up photo of the book Occupational therapy for mental health, hardback edition. — **Occupational therapy for mental health**

A close up photo of the book Essentials of physical medicine and rehabilitation, hardback edition. — **Essentials of physical medicine and rehabilitation**

A close up photo of the book Occupational identity, paperback edition. — **Occupational identity**

A close up photo of the book, A practical approach to interdisciplinary complex rehabilitation, paperback edition. — **A practical approach to interdisciplinary complex rehabilitation**

A close up photo of the book, Occupational therapy for physical dysfunction, hardback edition. — **Occupational therapy for physical dysfunction**

New books display – Past editions

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – July 2026

Posted on 6 July 2026 by davidphillips

A photograph of a wooden book stand painted white, with four shelves, displaying various books. On the second shelve from the top there is an A4 poster inside a plastic poster stand. The poster displays the text "New Books", against a light blue background.

Hello from the Bodleian Health Care Libraries! We’re back with another installment of new books for you to explore.

In May we showcased new books on nursing and midwifery and in June we shared new acquisitions on LGBTQ+ health. This month we’re highlighting the diversity of our acquisitions, with two timely new books on climate change (Climate Change and Public Health and Turning the World Upside Down Again), as well as titles on evidence-based medicine, research methods, palliative care, neonatal care, sleep medicine, health and wellbeing and a two volume set on heart disease.

New books – July 2026

As always, you’ll find these books on display in the Cairns Library book room at the John Radcliffe Hospital for library members to browse or borrow during staffed hours.

Some of these titles are also available at other libraries, including the Old Road Campus Library, Horton Hospital Library, Girdlestone Memorial Library at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the RSL.

Click on the images below to be taken to the item’s SOLO record for more information about availability. You will also find a digital list of these books on the library’s NHS LibGuide.

A close up photo of the book Evidence-Based Medicine by Sharon E. Straus; Jenny Doust; Jennifer A. Watt; Bram Rochwerg; W. Scott Richardson — **Evidence-Based Medicine**

A close up photo of the book Research Methods in Health by Ann Bowling — **Research methods in health**

A close up photo of the book Braunwald's Heart Disease, 2 Vol Set by Robert O. Bonow (Editor); Douglas L. Mann (Editor); Gordon F. Tomaselli (Editor); Deepak L. Bhatt (Editor); Scott D. Solomon (Editor); Peter Libby (Editor); Eugene Braunwald (Editor) — **Braunwald’s Heart Disease**, 2 Vol Set

A close-up photo of the book Neonatal Care by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — **Neonatal care**

A close-up photo of the book Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine by Richard B. Berry; Mary H. Wagner; Scott M. Ryals — **Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine**

A close-up photo of the book Turning the World Upside down Again by Nigel Crisp — **Turning the World Upside down Again**

A close-up photo of the book Climate Change and Public Health by Barry S. Levy (Editor); Jonathan A. Patz (Editor) — **Climate Change and Public Health**

A close-up photo of the book Handbook of Palliative Care by Richard Kitchen (Editor); Christina Faull (Editor); Sarah Russell (Editor); Jo Wilson (Editor) — **Handbook of Palliative Care**

A close-up photo of the book Investing in Health and Wellbeing by Christopher Dye — **Investing in Health and Wellbeing**

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – June 2026 (LGBTQ+ health)

Posted on 1 June 2026 by davidphillips

A close-up photo of a wooden book stand displaying eight books about LGBTQ+ health, with the front covers facing the camera. In the centre of the book stand is an A4 portrait poster in a plastic poster stand. The poster has a Pride rainbow background overlaid with the following text, in white: "New Library Books".

A new month brings an exciting new selection of books from the Bodleian Health Care Libraries for readers to discover.

You’ll find their latest showcase on display in the Cairns Library book room at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Theme: LGBTQ+ health

June’s Pride Month selection highlights books on LGBTQ+ health, including LGBTQ+ and dementia, LGBTQ+ mental health, and treating trauma in trans people.

New books – June 2026

All these books (and more) are available for library members to browse or borrow during staffed hours. Click on the images below to be taken to the item’s SOLO record. You will also find a digital list of these books on the library’s NHS LibGuide.

If you have a contract with the OUH Trust you are eligible to join the Bodleian Health Care Libraries for free. If you are a member of the University of Oxford you can simply access using your University card.

A photo of the paperback edition of the book Treating Trauma in Trans People by Reese Minshew — **Treating Trauma in Trans People** by Reese Minshew

A photo of the hardback edition of the book LGBTQ Mental Health by Nadine Nakamura — **LGBTQ Mental Health** by Nadine Nakamura (Editor); Carmen H. Logie (Editor)

A photo of the paperback edition of the book The Care We Dream Of by Zena Sharman — **The Care We Dream Of** by Zena Sharman (Editor)

A photo of the paperback edition of the book Gender Trauma by Meg-John Barker — **Gender Trauma** by Meg-John Barker (Foreword by); Alex Iantaffi

A photo of the paperback edition of the book Pocket Guide for Understanding LGBTQ Mental Health by Petros Levounis — **Pocket Guide for Understanding LGBTQ Mental Health** by Petros Levounis (Editor); Eric Yarbrough (Editor)

A photo of the paperback edition of the book LGBTQ+ People and Dementia by Sue Westwood; Elizabeth Price — **LGBTQ+ People and Dementia** by Sue Westwood; Elizabeth Price

A photo of the hardback edition of the book LGBTQ+ Health Concerns Sourcebook by James Chambers — **LGBTQ+ Health Concerns Sourcebook** by James Chambers

A photo of the spine of the hardback edition of the book Children and Gender by Simona Giordano — **Children and Gender** by Simona Giordano

Ebooks

Three of these titles are also available as ebooks (Oxford University SSO required for offsite access) :

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – May 2026 (Nursing and midwifery)

Posted on 4 May 2026 by davidphillips

A close-up photo of a wooden book stand displaying ten nursing and midwifery-related books, with the front covers facing the camera.

Greetings from the Bodleian Health Care Libraries! We’re the RSL’s sister library supporting staff and students across OUH (Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), Oxford University’s Medical Sciences Division and the wider University, with libraries at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Old Road Campus, and Horton General.

We’re delighted to launch a new monthly series showcasing our latest acquisitions; new library books raring to be discovered. You’ll find these new arrivals on display in the Cairns Library book room at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Theme: Nursing and midwifery

Our new books display doesn’t always follow a theme, but this month we’ve decided to focus on nursing and midwifery, in light of upcoming events such as International Day of the Midwife (tomorrow 5th May), International Nurses Day (Tuesday 12th May) and OUH’s annual nursing and midwifery celebration event on Friday 8th May. We are proud and honoured to support the nurses and midwives working at OUH.

New books – May 2026

If you have a contract with the OUH Trust you are eligible to join the Bodleian Health Care Libraries for free. And, of course, if you are a member of the University of Oxford you already have access via your University card.

A close-up photo of a book entitled "How to Succeed in Nursing Assessments" by Cariona Flaherty — **How to Succeed in Nursing Assessments** by Cariona Flaherty

A close-up photo of a book entitled "Wellbeing and Resilience for Nursing, Health and Social Care Students" by Annette Chowthi-Williams — **Wellbeing and Resilience for Nursing, Health and Social Care Students** by Annette Chowthi-Williams (Editor)

A close-up photo of a book entitled "Self Care for Nurses" by Dorrie Fontaine; Tim Cunningham; Natalie May — **Self Care for Nurses** by Dorrie Fontaine; Tim Cunningham; Natalie May

A close-up photo of a book entitled "Mosby's 2026 Nursing Drug Reference" by Linda Skidmore-Rothy — **Mosby’s 2026 Nursing Drug Reference** by Linda Skidmore-Rothy

A close-up photo of a book entitled "So You've Registered, What Now? by Joleen McKee" — **So You’ve Registered, What Now?** by Joleen McKee

A close-up photo of a book entitled "Pocket Guide to Townsend's Psychiatric Nursing by Karyn I. Morgan" — **Pocket Guide to Townsend’s Psychiatric Nursing** by Karyn I. Morgan

A close-up photo of a book entitled "Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research by Lisa McKenna; Beverley Copnell" — **Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research** by Lisa McKenna; Beverley Copnell

A close-up photo of a book entitled "Acute Care for Nurses" by Claire Boyd — **Acute Care for Nurses** by Claire Boyd

A close-up photo of a book entitled "Fast Facts about LGBTQ+ Care for Nurses" by Tyler Traister — **Fast Facts about LGBTQ+ Care for Nurses** by Tyler Traister

A close-up photo of a book entitled "Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management" by Sally A. Weiss; Ruth M. Tappen; Karen Grimley — **Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management** by Sally A. Weiss; Ruth M. Tappen; Karen Grimley

ORA AI Collection

Posted on 29 February 2024 by rachelc

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have existed as areas of research for many years but recently these areas have come to the forefront in research in many different disciplines. There are many departments and groups across the University of Oxford that are using and developing AI tools in their research. Many of these research projects have practical applications in medicine, the environment, business and many other areas of society.

Image shows many bubbles cascading out from a central, larger sphere.

Image created by Nidia Dias as part of the Visualising AI project launched by Google DeepMind. Free to use under the Unsplash License

The Bodleian Libraries have recently launched the ORA (Oxford Research Archive) collection on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning available from the homepage of ORA (Oxford Research Archive), the institutional repository for the University of Oxford.

The ORA AI collection gathers AI-related research on many journal articles, conference papers, working papers, preprints, and more – produced by the members of the University of Oxford and mostly available in full text on ORA. The ORA AI homepage also provides links to Oxford AI-related research activities and to research information included in a range of other platforms.

Image shows the sillouette of a human head with scientific symbols.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC 4.0

To mark the launch of the ORA AI collection, an event showcasing current research on AI and Machine Learning from DPhil students and early career researchers will be held on the 19^th March, 10 -11.30am in the Taylor Institution.

Winter Mental Health Display 2023

Posted on 13 December 2023 by rachelc

We know that winter and the holidays can be a challenging time for people. Although for some people it is “the most wonderful time of the year”, this isn’t the case for everyone. It can exacerbate existing mental health issues and lead to feelings of loneliness. However, there are resources to help. We have some links below to the Student Welfare pages and the Student Counselling service. You can also pop into the Wellbeing room in the RSL and try out a weighted blanket, some knitting or read a book. We have a collection of novels, poems, wellbeing books and more in our Wellbeing collection. All of the books in the collection can be borrowed.

We have also put together a book display covering topics of mental health and winter blues. The digital display is here on our blog and the physical display is located in the Radcliffe Science Library, in our breakout space downstairs. Stay warm and take care of yourself physically and mentally over the winter period.

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New Resource: Curiosity Collection

Posted on 11 December 2023 by rachelc

New Book Collection

Ever wondered how computer algorithms and AI are changing our lives? Or perhaps you’ve got your eye on a future trip to Mars? Maybe you’d like to peep into the world of quantum mechanics or see the world from an ant’s perspective over your lunch break? Find the funnier side of mathematics (there really is one!)? If you’re intrigued by science in all its variety, this collection is for you!

What is it?

The Curiosity Collection showcases entertaining, informative and topical scientific writing and science journalism. You’ll find books on themes such as climate change, artificial intelligence, and women in STEM. There is also a range of beautifully illustrated books with inspiring images of the natural world.

Who is this for?

This collection is for anybody with an interest in science and technology, particularly if you would like an accessible introduction to a new topic or would just like to feed your curiosity on an exciting area of science!

How can I access it?

You’ll find the Curiosity Collection in the Breakout Space in the basement of the Radcliffe Science Library. It is available during library opening hours. You are welcome to both browse and borrow titles from this engaging selection. To borrow items, simply take your chosen book(s) to the Enquiry desk at the library entrance on the ground floor.

Check out our Resource of the Month for April

Posted on 3 April 2023 by catherinedockerty

The RSL has a huge collection of physical and electronic materials. We have so much that we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our items whether recently added or an existing collection item. The resources are recommended by our knowledgeable subject librarians who are excited to show off parts of the collection for their subject.

This month’s selector is:

Karine Barker

Karine has selected HSTalks: The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection by Henry Stewart Talks Ltd.

Brief Description

HSTalks: The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection is a collection of high-quality online video lectures lasting between 10 and 60 minute long that are ideal for teaching, research and learning. The collection includes more than 3,000 specially commissioned seminar-style lectures by leading world experts, including Nobel Laureates and Lasker prize winners. There is material to support teaching at an undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate level, and the resource is also ideal for supporting research and clinician development. The lectures are also a great resource as a helpful revision tool to do additional research around the subject.

4 columns of panels giving titles of lectures with photos of speakers,with text "Multimedia Lectures by leading world experts" at the top.

HSTalks

Who is this useful for?

MSD Undergraduate and Graduate students in Biochemistry, BMS, Medicine, Neuroscience and Pharmacology, MPLS Biology Undergraduate and Graduate students, and MSD and MPLS Biology research and teaching staff.

How can I access it?

This resource is available through SOLO. To access it off campus use the VPN or sign in to the journal platform with your Single Sign On (SSO).

For teaching Staff

Would you like to include new content in your course, but don’t have time to look? Contact karine.barker@bodleian.ox.ac.uk about the content matching service.

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Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display and other events – October 2026 (Black History Month)

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – September 2026 (Haematology and Oncology)

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – August 2026 (Occupational therapy)

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – July 2026

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – June 2026 (LGBTQ+ health)

Bodleian Health Care Libraries: New books display – May 2026 (Nursing and midwifery)

ORA AI Collection

Winter Mental Health Display 2023

New Resource: Curiosity Collection

New Book Collection

What is it?

Check out our Resource of the Month for April

For teaching Staff