Please be aware of the following updates as we move into the Long Vacation.

Opening Hours

From Monday 23rd June 2025, the Vere Harmsworth Library and the RAI Building will have the following opening hours:

Monday – Friday            9am – 5pm

Saturday – Sunday        CLOSED

Term-time opening hours will resume on Monday 6th October 2025.

Please check the VHL website for updates and upcoming closure periods.

Vacation Loans

Vacation loans are now in place across the Bodleian Libraries. Books checked out will not need to be returned until Tuesday 14th October. You may return your book before that time if you wish.

Please note that this does not apply to self-collect books, which will need to renewed every seven days as normal.

Leaving Oxford

If your time in Oxford is coming to an end this summer, please do remember to return any books on loan to you before you leave.

More information about things to remember and resources available to you if you are finishing your degree can be found on the Bodleian website.

We wish you all a wonderful summer!