Incredible as it seems we are about to hit the half way point of the Michaelmas term. If you're new to Oxford this year, remember our website has details of all the services the RSL is able to provide to support you in your work go.glam.ox.ac.uk/6TL_H_MyG

Have you unlocked the full potential of Scopus? Using Scopus for your research is an interactive iSkills workshop ideal for both new researchers or as a refresher to take in recent updates 📅 13th Nov ⏰ 1-2.00pm 📍 Online go.glam.ox.ac.uk/ZabiQZrO0

Winter's chill is threatening to set in but we've got you covered. Next Thursday, we're giving out free hot chocolate (Vegan option available) in the Wellbeing Room. There's no need to book - just make sure you time that well deserved break 📅13th November ⏰11-12noon 📍RSL Wellbeing Room

As today is National Stress Awareness Day, this feels like an opportune moment to remind everyone that the RSL Wellbeing Room is available for anyone to drop in, destress and unwind every weekday from 2-5pm. #WellbeingWednesday

Missed the latest round of Pomodoro sessions? Bookings are open now for two dates in December. Read our blog on why these sessions might be just what you need. go.glam.ox.ac.uk/Wz4sKKV5L 📅3rd & 4th December ⏰10.00-13.30 (3rd) 10.00-12.30 (4th) go.glam.ox.ac.uk/2Mm7Ycf0D

November 5th might be best remembered for trouble brewing but we'll stick to the tea! Free cuppas from 10-12 noon at the library then make your own fireworks at Lego lunch from 1pm. No booking required #WellbeingWednesday

Craft & Chat left you eager for more? This Friday sees a unique opportunity to spend a night at the museum as @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social hosts an interactive session of crafting from round the world 'With These Hands: Crafting a Shared Humanity' Book now free of charge go.glam.ox.ac.uk/xWiM07O8y

November's book display focuses on titles chosen to help you make the most of your studies. It covers a variety of topics from referencing guidance and academic writing tips to time management techniques and subject specific support. 📍RSL Social Study Area go.glam.ox.ac.uk/BookDisplay

With open access publication of monographs and other longform work set to continue growing, this Open Monographs iSkills workshop will help explore the benefits 📅11th Nov ⏰ 11-12.00noon 📍 Online go.glam.ox.ac.uk/_NeoUahCu

Remember today is the day to make some time for yourself. Let your creativity flow along with the conversation at Craft & Chat from 1pm #Wellbeing go.glam.ox.ac.uk/vh0vwd1Z0

In the immortal words of the song, "Don't worry, be happy". Sometimes that's easier said than done so the Wellbeing Room offers a Worry Box to help. Just write down your concerns and then put them away (in a literal box) for the rest of the year #Wellbeing

As part of the Wellbeing programme, we are pleased to offer a session with Susan Hargreaves on Mindfulness. Mindfulness can help reduce stress, anxiety & improve our focus. Registration is open now 📅11th November ⏰11-12noon 📍RSL Wellbeing Room #Wellbeing go.glam.ox.ac.uk/WeF8CnBuY

This 3rd iSkills workshop in the series on Research metrics and citation analysis tools is focused on researcher metrics using tools such as Web of Science, Google Scholar & Scopus 📅 11th Nov ⏰ 3-4.00pm 📍 RSL Seminar Room. OX1 3QP go.glam.ox.ac.uk/XtpUFJ_Le

Here's a spooky little 'did you know?' for this Halloween. SOLO returns over 35,000 results just for this celebration of the macabre and well over one million for 'fear' itself. Are you brave enough to put together a reading list..... #Halloween

Rachel Scanlon is the Subject Librarian for Physical & Applied Sciences. She covers Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Materials & Statistics. She also looks after the #Wellbeing space & associated events calendar

Ollie Bridle is the Subject Librarian for Life Sciences and Non-Clinical Medicine. He covers Biochemistry, Biology, Forestry & Pharmacology

Is procrastination becoming a pain? Try a new approach. The RSL host specialised quiet work sessions based on the Pomodoro technique. go.glam.ox.ac.uk/Wz4sKKV5L Two November dates are booking now 📅4th & 6th November ⏰14-16.30 / 14.17.30 📍RSL Seminar Room go.glam.ox.ac.uk/2Mm7Ycf0D

Alessandra Vetrungo is the Lead Librarian for Physical and Applied Sciences. She covers Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics

The world of open access can seem baffling. This Fundamentals of open access iSkills workshop will help break it down and demystify the jargon #OpenScholarship 📅 6th Nov ⏰2.30-4.00pm 📍 Online go.glam.ox.ac.uk/Iu-_Yde2H

Karine Baker is the Lead Librarian for Non-Clinical Medicine & Life Sciences. She covers Experimental Pyschology, Pathology, Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics

Are you new to Oxford University? If so the 'Getting started in Oxford libraries' iSkills workshop will help make the most of the library network 📅5th Nov ⏰ 1-2pm 📍 Online go.glam.ox.ac.uk/dFnwYOlGN

Technic-ally, you don't have to build what is shown on the box. New sets available for Lego Lunch between 1&2 or join us earlier for free tea or coffee at the library from 10am #WellbeingWednesday

A reminder that tomorrow Elsevier will be delivering a session to provide updates and offer support on both their Complete Anatomy and ClinicalKey resources at the Medical Sciences Teaching Centre. No need to book, simply drop in between 9am - 5pm.

Have you seen the latest @bodleian.ox.ac.uk service update? An additional 1.4 million items held in @bodleian.ox.ac.uk offsite storage are now available to borrow by Oxford University members. Find out more at www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/service-upda...

There's nothing better than a natter whilst you knit. You can book a place for 'Craft & chat' from 1-2pm on 4th November now #Wellbeing go.glam.ox.ac.uk/vh0vwd1Z0

Do you know your Subject Librarian? They can work with individuals or groups to assist you sourcing research materials. Details of your subject contact (and their back up) can be found on our website. We'll post intros throughout this week go.glam.ox.ac.uk/21Ypyub9s

Saturday saw the start of the PhotoOxford 2025 season at the Weston Library. Running until 16th November you can find details of all the events @Bodliean.ox.ac.uk website go.glam.ox.ac.uk/ee7NOsJKu

As Black History Month 2025 draws towards its close, a reminder that there's still time to have a look at the book display here at the RSL and the Subject Librarians related reading list on SOLO if you haven't had chance so far #BlackHistoryMonth go.glam.ox.ac.uk/ETKap1cik

iSkills Research metrics and citation analysis tools. Part 2 covers article level metrics and how counting citations can help identify influential papers 📅5 Nov ⏰3-4.00pm 📍RSL Seminar Room. OX1 3QP go.glam.ox.ac.uk/HKSbSs51N

Have you checked out Science of Synthesis yet? Remember this new resource is now available for all library users go.glam.ox.ac.uk/r29zwRyCU

Returning students might have missed that the John Kidd room has once again been made available for group study bookings go.glam.ox.ac.uk/jOQ5JljfM

Reader feedback asked for more monitors in the library so we added extra both in the main reading rooms and the group study areas.

Got your Chat GPT Edu account up and running? Here's a handy guide to support the use of AI in academic work go.glam.ox.ac.uk/usingai_guide

With a new term comes lots of new places to find your way around. At the RSL, we thought we'd do our bit to make things easier by having another go at getting the lift displays & announcements to match the floors it is stopping at (we know, wacky right?). Progress!

Next week Medical Sciences are hosting an all day update and support session from Elsevier covering Complete Anatomy & ClinicalKey Student. No booking is required, you can pop in any time & speak with an expert 📅29th October ⏰Drop in from 9-5pm 📍MS Teaching Centre. OX1 3PL

iSkills Research metrics and citation analysis tools. Learn to locate and interpret journal level metrics such as the Journal Impact Factor (JIF) go.glam.ox.ac.uk/uHIEfxbR0 📅29 Oct ⏰ 3-4.00pm 📍RSL Seminar Room. OX1 3QP

Don't tea-se yourself, take that break. Free tea and coffee from 10-12 at the library. Want to build on that? Enjoy Lego lunch from 12-1 - no booking needed #Wellbeing Wednesday

With many fields increasingly using preregistration or Registered reports, this iSkills workshop aims to give you the 'what, why & how' to support success in your own work #OpenScholarship go.glam.ox.ac.uk/pDBUzrFRT 📅28 Oct ⏰1.30-3.00PM 📍Online

In support of Black History Month, Subject Librarians have put together a reading list celebrating black scholarship go.glam.ox.ac.uk/ETKap1cik The annual Black History Month lecture by Kellogg College takes place on 29th October go.glam.ox.ac.uk/qjtFNU5-q

Seen something that you think we need to know about? You can leave feedback and any suggestions on the whiteboards placed around the library. Help us to give you the very best reader experience

The Radcliffe Science Library is pleased to offer a dedicated wellbeing space with a complimentary events programme whenever you need an escape #Wellbeing blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/science/2025...

Know if your work is 'REFable' per the new REF open access requirements? Avoid any risk of a red card by taking this iSkills workshop #OpenScholarship 📅23 Oct ⏰ 10-11am 📍 Online go.glam.ox.ac.uk/PYkESxSnf

Throughout October, Oxford will host events celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth – recognising the impact of Black heritage and culture on Britain, the world, and our University. More info ⬇️ #BHM https://www.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/black-history-month

A cuppa is good, cof-free is even better. Treat yourself to a break & enjoy tea or coffee on us between 10-12noon in the library. There's still time to horse around at Lego Lunch from 1-2pm. No booking needed #WellbeingWednesday

Many hands make light work? However you choose to characterise your group study dynamics, we've got the ideal space ready and available for you to book go.glam.ox.ac.uk/jOQ5JljfM

If you weren't able to join our induction tours last week then don't worry, visit our website for details on using the Radcliffe Science Library and all the services we have to offer go.glam.ox.ac.uk/6TL_H_MyG

This World Mental Health Day we wanted to remind you that there are a range of resources available to help you understand and talk about mental health, including our own wellbeing collection. Recs from Counselling Service go.glam.ox.ac.uk/CSrecs Counselling Service go.glam.ox.ac.uk/CounsellingS...

Next week the RSL opening times will be moving to term-time hours. Visit our website to get the full details 👇 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/rsl

A trusted reference work for Chemists, providing full text reviews of synthetic methods & organic transformations. Organised by functional group, making it easy to find clear, step by step experimental procedures go.glam.ox.ac.uk/r29zwRyCU

Let your ideas petal out onto the table! 🌼 Get your hands on some bricks at Lego Lunch. Every Wednesday, 1-2 pm, RSL Wellbeing Room. It's a bouquet of fun! #Wellbeing #LegoLunch