The Bodleian Libraries Click & Collect service allows staff and students from Oxford University to place a request for a book via SOLO (which would usually be available to borrow) and then collect it from the relevant Library at a booked time slot.

A step by step guide to using Click & Collect

1. Log in to SOLO using your Single-Sign On
2. Search SOLO for your chosen item
3. Select an available copy at the Social Science Library (or other Library)
4. If the item is eligible for Click and Collect, you will see a “Request” button

A Click & Collect Training Video is also available to guide you through the process.

Note that items accessible via the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service are not eligible for request via Click and Collect. Please use the electronic versions of these items instead.

What happens next?

You will be notified in 1–3 working days to book a collection date and time.

The SSL’s collections times are:

When you come to collect your items please:

• Bring your University Card or another photo ID
• Wear a face covering
• Maintain social distancing
• Follow any other instructions marked or given by staff

You can nominate another person to collect books on your behalf in a free-text field on the booking form. They will need to bring their photo ID when they come to collect your books.

If the item you want is already on loan to another reader, you can reserve it.

To cancel a request or ask any other question, please contact us.

The Bodleian Libraries Click & Collect service allows staff and students from Oxford University to place a request for a book via SOLO (which would usually be available to borrow). Library staff then fetch the item requested and, once the item is ready for collection, an email is then sent. Requestors are then prompted to select a date and time to collect the items:

The SSL’s collections times are Monday to Friday, 12pm – 4pm.

A new Click & Collect Training Video is now available to guide you through the process.

Although the SSL reading rooms are currently closed, Oxford University staff and students can still borrow a book from our Library. To do this, use the Bodleian Libraries Click & Collect service.

For Click & Collect, place a request on SOLO for items which would usually be available to borrow. Library staff will fetch the items requested and, once the items are ready for collection, you will be emailed and invited to select a date and time to collect the items.

Our collections times are Monday to Friday, 12pm – 4pm.

Watch our short training video to see how to use the service.

If you have any questions please email us.

Click & Collect is now available

This is an emergency interim service that enables you to borrow from selected Bodleian Libraries, including the Social Science Library.

Current members of the University can log onto SOLO with their Single Sign-On and request items that would usually be available to borrow. Library staff will fetch your requested items and then you will receive an email asking you to select a collection date and time.

See here for further information.