The Vere Harmsworth Library is the University of Oxford's main research library for US Studies
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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈
Check out our book display in the library or find the list of titles in our blog post: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
Scaffolders will be working in the RAI foyer on Thurs 2 and Tues 7 April.
The automated door will be out of use, access to the basement will be restricted and we expect noise disruption in the library. Earplugs are available at the desk!
More at our blog: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
Has the @RAIOxford list of America250 events inspired you to learn more about the Revolutionary War?
We have created blogposts with simple guides to finding primary sources- our first post is about Starting Points, Founding Documents and Fathers!
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
We're starting the new year and new term with #newbooks in the Alain Locke Collection!
Now on display on the Ground Floor of the library- see our blogpost for more info.
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
ALT Decorative book covers.
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What book feels like your brain? 🧠
We’re preparing a new theme for the Weston Library’s Space for Reading: Neurodiversity.
Do you have a book that helps others understand different ways of thinking?
Share your recommendation here: forms.office.com/e/bRHBxTXBS…
ALT Three people sat at a table smiling. Above them, it reads 'What book feels like your brain?'
We are open as normal this weekend, then from Mon 8 Dec we are moving into vac opening hours:
⏰Mon-Fri: 9-7
⏰Sat-Sun: CLOSED
We'll also be closed for the Xmas period from 5pm Tues 23 Dec - 9am Mon 5th Jan.
Have a fab break! ☃️
See our blog for more: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
Vacation loans are now in effect across the Bodleian Libraries!
All books borrowed (except books from offsite storage) will have a due date of Tuesday 20th January.
The VHL's advent calendar of books is up! A new title will be added each day until we close for Christmas, counting up the days of December 📚🗓️🎄
Find out more and see a list of titles on display (updated through the month) at our blog: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
ALT Bookcase with one book (title "One drop") and paper printouts of numbers 2 to 24.
Come and discover books and online resources about the history of sport in the US and its links to politics, identity, religion and economics with our new American sports book display! 📚⚾🏈
Find out more at our blog: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
ALT Books and information posters displayed on shelves
New term, new book display! Our latest display highlights books from our collection linking to some of the events being hosted by @RAIOxford
Find out more at our blog:
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
NEW BOOKS!
Our new intake of books for the Alain Locke Collection is now available to browse and borrow on the VHL Ground Floor.
You can find out more information via our blogpost here: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
ALT Book covers
Vere Harmsworth Library retweeted
Are you an incoming Oxford University student?
Libraries will play a big part during your time at Oxford so during 0th week we’re offering 30-minute webinars to introduce you to the Bod and how we can help you. For more information: new.ox.ac.uk/bodleian-librar….
NEW DATABASE ALERT! Bodleian readers can now access the Carter Administration and Foreign Affairs database, providing access to key internal documents. Find out more via our blogpost: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
ALT Black and white photo of President Jimmy Carter at the presidential lectern.
The VHL is now in Long Vacation opening hours:
⏰Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
⏰Sat-Sun: Closed
Have a lovely summer, and do remember to return any library books if you are leaving the university!
The Electronic Legal Deposit service will be temporarily unavailable from 5-5:30pm today (Wed 11th June) due to a technical upgrade.
Happy Pride Month!🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Come and check out our new book display on LGBTQ+ history, or find out more at our blog:
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
ALT Books on LGBTQ+ topics displayed on shelving with posters
Our new book display looks at Catholicism in the United States.
Come in and grab a book, or find out more at our blog:
blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
ALT Books displayed on shelving
The Vere Harmsworth Library is closed due to access issues with the @RAIOxford Building Foyer. We apologise for any inconvenience: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/…
@bodleianlibs @HFLOxford
Any queries about access to library materials should be directed to [email protected] in the first instance.
UPDATE:
The Vere Harmsworth Library is open as normal today.
Thank you for your patience.
@bodleianlibs