So #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z is done - you may find yourself wondering how you'll survive without our helpful weekly reminders! Fear not - a new series is coming soon. Each week we'll be highlighting a resource that's useful to the subject areas we support 💜 Watch this space! 👀 #ResourceSpotlight

Z is for Bibliography and Information Resources! (well, at least in our classification system...) #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z The library holds a range of books on this topic, supporting English, Internet Studies, and more! Look out for shelfmarks that start with the telltale 'Z'! 📚💻📕

Heads up - the Humanities Library will be closed on Saturday 11th April! The Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities is closed on Saturday, so the library will be too. Full details are available in the graphic below 👇

Y is for You Said, We Did! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z We've been gathering feedback since we opened, and been acting on it! If you'd like to see how your voices and opinions have been enacted so far, take a look at our display wall, opposite the help desk.

Heads up for all our readers! The Humanities Library will be closed for the Bank Holiday from Fri 3rd-Mon 6th April inclusive; make sure you stock up on your books before then 🐣🌷

X is for XL & XXL! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z Some of our books are... well, really quite large! They may be designated as: 🏋️XL (Extra Large): Found in the corner of the first floor reading room, by the Dictionaries 🏋️XXL (Extra Extra Large): Found in a designated stand in the Multimedia Reading Room

Did you know that the Shikshapatri is currently on loan? To mark its bicentenery, the 212 Sanskrit verses are travelling to various Swaminarayan Temples across the UK. Currently, you can see it in Willesden! More information is available here: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/display/shik...

The weather is a little... unpredictable at the moment, shall we say? ☀️☁️☔ Whatever the weather, don't forget the university advice to be energy friendly! 💚

Just a reminder that we're trialling this new Theology database by Brill for just three more weeks! ⌛ See below for further details on where to send any feedback you may have 🤗

World Poetry Day comes tomorrow, so here's some books you could borrow! Why not come down to the Humanities Library and browse our shelves for some poetry? Perhaps you could also try writing a haiku too! 📝☺️

Just a reminder that we're trialling this new Theology database by Brill for just three more weeks! ⌛ See below for further details on where to send any feedback you may have 🤗

W is for Water Fountain! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z Our water fountain is located on the first floor of the library just around the corner from our main help desk! Tucked away next to our trusty PCAS machine, it's here to keep you hydrated on those long study days 💪🚰

V is for Views! 📚 #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z The vast majority of library desks are near at least one window; most point at the lovely Radcliffe Observatory, which we promise looks even better in the sunlight! If you peer out, you can see the blossoms already.☀️ 🌸🌺

The end of term approaches, but excellent library events continue! If you're a DPhil looking to decompress, book into @radcliffescilib.bsky.social next Weds evening for a special edition of Crafty Connections. Crafting materials and snacks provided! Booking here ox-ac.libcal.com/calendar/rsl... 🌷

Spring vacation loans are now live! Any loans issued or renewed from the Humanities Library will now be due back on Tuesday 28th April. Wishing everyone a restful break! 📚💐

New trial database for Theology: Prayer in the Ancient World by Brill! 📣 See the graphic below for more information on what this resource covers 👇 The trial runs until the 7th April 2026! Please send feedback to Dr Wait: [email protected] Link: solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/permalink/44...

This #WorldBookDay, why not read up on books? 📚 Our shelfmark Z 4 onwards will teach you all about book history! Many of their titles have the added bonus of gorgeous manuscript-themed book covers! 😍

U is for Use in Library Only! 📚 #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z Some books are only for use in the library, so can't be loaned! This might be because they're in high demand or difficult to replace if they got lost. Look out for stickers on our books, or the red slips if you're ordering from offsite!

New trial database for Theology: Prayer in the Ancient World by Brill! 📣 See the graphic below for more information on what this resource covers 👇 The trial runs until the 7th April 2026! Please send feedback to Dr Wait: [email protected] Link: solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/permalink/44...

T is for Technology! #HumanitiesLibraryAtoZ We're so lucky to have plenty of tech at the library! Here's a snippet of what we've got to offer: - 20 monitors - 11 reader PCs - 4 loanable DVD players - 2 DVD & BluRay viewing rooms - 2 PCAS machines - CD, LP, and cassette players - 1 electric piano

Come and take a look at our wonderful display for LGBT+ History Month! Showcasing pioneering queer works from across our broad collections, there's something here for everyone! Oh we've also festooned the library with a few more pride flags...let us know what you think! 🤗🏳️‍🌈

The ENGLISH FACULTY STATE SCHOOLS' OPEN DAY is taking place on 14 March. The Open Day is an online event, featuring taster lectures, information about the admissions process, plus a Q&A with current students. Aimed at Year 12s. Pls share! #EnglishLit #EduSky

S is for Scores! #HumanitiesLibraryAtoZ You've admired our books, now check out our scores! With over 12,000 available, you can play anything from Arcadelt to Zemlinsky. You can use our piano, or borrow them for home use. Not a music student? No problem! Our scores are for everyone to enjoy 😊🎼

Calling all first-year English students! Make sure to book onto one of our Prelims Paper 1 resources training sessions, running: • Tues 24th Feb 15:30-16:30 (in person) • Thurs 5th March 15:30-16:30 (online) Email the library at [email protected] for a place, or with any questions! 📝

Welcome to #WellbeingWeek! Browse our wellbeing display: we’ve got books, origami, colouring, and new members of our flight of dragon fidget toys! Want more? The @radcliffescilib.bsky.social has wellbeing events all week, plus regular craft and Lego meetups. Swing by, get cosy, and enjoy!

Calling all graduate students! 📣 Have you seen our new feedback board in the first floor graduate reading room? We want to hear your comments on our graduate spaces - good, bad, and everything in between! 💬

R is for Rare Books! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z Did you know we have some rare books? They live offsite but can be called in for consultation when needed! Pictured here are Hobbes' Leviathan (1651), Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales (1775-1778), and a first edition of The Yellow Book (1894)! 💛

The Bodleian Libraries are trialling access to two new databases! #LGBTplusHM 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Life in America ❤️ Sex & Sexuality Both databases can be found through Databases A-Z: libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/az.php Both trials run until 28/02/2025. Want to give feedback? Read on! 👇

Happy LGBT+ History Month!🌈 To celebrate, we've decked out our staircase with various pride flags and we think it looks wonderful 🤗 Keep your eyes peeled for further updates from us as we celebrate this month!

Did you know you that the Bodleian has access to over 20,000 free audiobooks via LibriVox? 🔊📖 These are volunteer-created readings of works in the public domain, often based on Project Gutenberg texts. Now findable on SOLO here: tinyurl.com/bdejbxd2 Happy listening!🎧

#OTD in 1882, James Joyce was born! 🕰️ For your viewing pleasure, here's a picture of our 𝘜𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 shelf in the library...and yes, we do indeed have✨19 copies✨

P is for Passivhaus! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z The Schwarzman Centre has now officially received Passivhaus (very low-energy construction and upkeep) certification! This makes us Europe’s largest Passivhaus university building. Read more about it here: www.humanities.ox.ac.uk/article/schw...

Doing a DPhil? Make sure to sign up for your free welcome event by 3rd Feb! 📚

Wonderful news! Our lift is working at last! It's ready and waiting for you during library staffed opening hours (9am-9pm). Travel between the 1st and 2nd floor uses the lift buttons, but if you’re going from the ground floor to the 1st or 2nd, tap your card on the card reader to call the lift.

O is for Offsite Storage! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z Books that live in our Bodleian Offsite Storage can be ordered in to the library through SOLO! Once they arrive, you can find them in our Self-Collect area! Library use only items have red slips (left) and loanable items have blue slips (right) 📕📘

Urgent appeal! 🚨 My sister has gone missing! Ruby is red and gold like her egg, and normally lives in the library fidget toys basket (our hoard). Could she please be returned home, so we can return to ruling our domain together (and providing well needed r&r for our readers)? Thanks! -Goldie 🐉

#OTD, three literary giants were born! 🗓️ Today is the birthday of Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Byron, AND John Donne - what a day!

Welcome back for Hilary term! 📚 It's great to see so many people back and using the library already. The Humanities Library team are here and ready to help, whatever you need! 👋

N is for New Books Display! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z If you're fancying a browse through all of our wonderful new acquisitions, then this is the place to be! Located just behind our quick search machines and opposite our staff help desk, you'll find a range of loanable material for your every need 😊

It's nearly the beginning of Hilary Term here in Oxford, so here's a friendly reminder from Bill that all vacation loans are due back next Tuesday, 20th of January! 🦆📚 We're looking forward to seeing all of our lovely readers again soon! 😊

Are you new to Oxford this term or would you just benefit from a refresher on what the Bodleian has to offer you during your time in the city? These @bodleian.ox.ac.uk induction sessions will be hosted online and can be booked now for next week go.glam.ox.ac.uk/RefresherHT

Heads up for our readers! The east pathway outside the Schwarzman is temporarily closed - if you're accessing the building via the east door out of hours, make sure to approach from the north. 🧭

M is for Multimedia Room! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z Eagle eyes may have spotted this room in our last alphabet tweet. Not only is there plenty of study space, it also holds our full on-site audio-visual collections; come in from the cold and treat yourself to a browse!

Our collection of desk friends say hello! We've missed you, dear readers 💞 The library is open today for weekend access arrangements! More information: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/hu...

L is for... Looking for a seat? #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z We know the main reading rooms can get quite full during busy periods! Luckily, we've got lots of big, quieter reading rooms that you are also free to use for study 📖🤫

🎄Holiday Opening Hours 🎄 Today and tomorrow, the Humanities Library will be open 9am-5pm! The library will then be closed for the holidays! ☃️ We'll reopen for weekend access arrangements on Friday 2nd January. Normal opening hours resume on Monday 5th January! More information: shorturl.at/48Cqc

K is for KeepCup! #HumanitiesLibraryA-Z Bringing a hot drink into the library?🍵📖 To help keep our space clean and our collections safe, only sealed reusable cups are permitted - just like this lovely @bodleian.ox.ac.uk one below!

Jane Austen was born 250 years ago today ✨ Our new display, Dancing with Austen, explores how dance shaped her social world and drove the plots of her novels. Now on display at the Weston Library. #JaneAusten

Introducing our ✨New Films Display✨ Regularly updated with our most recent acquisitions, you'll find an eclectic mix of borrowable films to help you in your studies! Either watch in-house using one of our audiovisual rooms, or, loan a DVD player from our help desk to watch at home 🍿🎬

There's some fresh new art for the Humanities Library for the first time! That's how you know we've really made it.❄️